the title of Earl, and currently held the courtesy title of Viscount of Dinridge. He was the financial guru of the group. His twin, Jacob, was a captain along with Nathan and Noah. Matthew managed their London office. Michael arranged for shipping contracts. The last set of twins, Oliver and Owen, were carpenters. Madison’s husband, Nicholas, handled the shipping schedules. And Max managed the Nassau office as well as security measures. This was truly a family business.
Madison and Kristina eagerly spoke of their children and the love they each had for their husbands. From what London could gather, Nicholas and Max both doted over their wives. But of the two, Max was the most protective of his. He had even killed several men over Kristina.
“But whatever you do, do not mention Max’s mother to him,” Kristina informed London.
“Why not?”
A somber expression came to Kristina. “She was an evil woman. If you do not want to light Max’s temper, you do not ever mention his upbringing. It is a sensitive subject to him. He tries to act like it does not bother him—did not bother him—but it does, still to this day. He is a proud man who has had a hard life.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
“It was nice visiting with you, London, but we must be going. Max will send a search party out to look for us if I do not get Kris back by four. We will come by and visit with you tomorrow.” A teasing smile covered Madison’s face.
“Thank you, but that is not necessary. You both have families that need you more than I.”
“Oh, nonsense,” Madison replied, with a flick of her wrist. “Besides, our little visits give Nicholas and Max a little alone manly time.” Madison drew her brows together. “Just as long as they don’t kill each other. I swear everyday there is a new bruise somewhere on Nicholas.”
“Max, too,” Kristina replied. She gave a mischievous smile. “Although, I do like tending to them.”
“Kristina!” Madison playful exclaimed as she gave a small giggle. Madison turned to see London’s shocked expression. “Oh, pay no never mind to us. Kristina acted like this the first day I met her . . . talking about seducing her husband . . . and I had only known her less than five minutes.”
London smiled. It must be wonderful to have such a good friend.
Madison stood and walked over to the mirrored dresser. “Natasha asked me to give you your medication before we leave.”
London groaned and held up her hand. “Not that. I swear she’s giving me something other than pain medication. That vile concoction makes me behave in strange ways. I say and do things that are not in my nature.”
Madison smiled mischievously. “Like call my brother a prostitute?” At London’s blush she gave a small giggle. “I would have loved to have witnessed that conversation.” She walked over to the window and looked at the grounds outside. “Are you certain you do not want any?”
“I am positive. Besides, my leg still aches, but not as badly.”
Madison held the cup of medication out the window and poured it out. “Oops, clumsy me.”
London laughed. Kristina smiled.
Madison gave London a small hug, careful to not touch her blistered skin. “We’ll call again tomorrow.” She turned towards Kristina and motioned towards the door. “After you, Mrs. Hart.”
London watched her two new friends leave. She liked the women. They were outspoken and brazen, but she still liked them.
London picked up a book and began to read. She flipped through the pages of the boring title. Laying the book down, she looked around her room. It hadn’t even been a week since she awakened and yet she was bored. She was starting to get restless. She had not left this room since she was brought here. She worried on her lower lip briefly and then stood up. The pain in her leg caused her to grimace. Cautiously walking over to the chair, she put on the green robe that Madison had given her yesterday and headed out
Madison and Kristina eagerly spoke of their children and the love they each had for their husbands. From what London could gather, Nicholas and Max both doted over their wives. But of the two, Max was the most protective of his. He had even killed several men over Kristina.
“But whatever you do, do not mention Max’s mother to him,” Kristina informed London.
“Why not?”
A somber expression came to Kristina. “She was an evil woman. If you do not want to light Max’s temper, you do not ever mention his upbringing. It is a sensitive subject to him. He tries to act like it does not bother him—did not bother him—but it does, still to this day. He is a proud man who has had a hard life.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
“It was nice visiting with you, London, but we must be going. Max will send a search party out to look for us if I do not get Kris back by four. We will come by and visit with you tomorrow.” A teasing smile covered Madison’s face.
“Thank you, but that is not necessary. You both have families that need you more than I.”
“Oh, nonsense,” Madison replied, with a flick of her wrist. “Besides, our little visits give Nicholas and Max a little alone manly time.” Madison drew her brows together. “Just as long as they don’t kill each other. I swear everyday there is a new bruise somewhere on Nicholas.”
“Max, too,” Kristina replied. She gave a mischievous smile. “Although, I do like tending to them.”
“Kristina!” Madison playful exclaimed as she gave a small giggle. Madison turned to see London’s shocked expression. “Oh, pay no never mind to us. Kristina acted like this the first day I met her . . . talking about seducing her husband . . . and I had only known her less than five minutes.”
London smiled. It must be wonderful to have such a good friend.
Madison stood and walked over to the mirrored dresser. “Natasha asked me to give you your medication before we leave.”
London groaned and held up her hand. “Not that. I swear she’s giving me something other than pain medication. That vile concoction makes me behave in strange ways. I say and do things that are not in my nature.”
Madison smiled mischievously. “Like call my brother a prostitute?” At London’s blush she gave a small giggle. “I would have loved to have witnessed that conversation.” She walked over to the window and looked at the grounds outside. “Are you certain you do not want any?”
“I am positive. Besides, my leg still aches, but not as badly.”
Madison held the cup of medication out the window and poured it out. “Oops, clumsy me.”
London laughed. Kristina smiled.
Madison gave London a small hug, careful to not touch her blistered skin. “We’ll call again tomorrow.” She turned towards Kristina and motioned towards the door. “After you, Mrs. Hart.”
London watched her two new friends leave. She liked the women. They were outspoken and brazen, but she still liked them.
London picked up a book and began to read. She flipped through the pages of the boring title. Laying the book down, she looked around her room. It hadn’t even been a week since she awakened and yet she was bored. She was starting to get restless. She had not left this room since she was brought here. She worried on her lower lip briefly and then stood up. The pain in her leg caused her to grimace. Cautiously walking over to the chair, she put on the green robe that Madison had given her yesterday and headed out
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