Chapter 48: Long Lost Sister
Lyse felt as Levi came beside her and wrapped a possesive arm around her. The blonde man looked from her to Levi with an amused smirk that she was sure Levi would not appreciate.
"Why are you here Bret, I am sure you were not invited." Levi said coldly and Bret did not seem the least bit offended.
"I am family." He said and raised his arms in a shrug, "Family does not need to be invited to family functions." He said then his eyes went back to Lyse and she could feel Levi bristle beside her.
"Are you not going to introduce us Leviticus?" Bret asked mockingly.
"Lyse is my wife." Levi said.
Bret looked up at Levi with a raised eyebrow and a smirk. "So it is true, a wife." He said, "very convenient considering the time. How does it feel to be tied down, Levi? Must be quite a change from your bachelor days."
Levi, his jaw clenched, forced a smile. "It is great, Bret. Really great."
Bret scoffed. "I bet. But don’t you worry, I am sure that you will find a way to ruin this perfect little life you have built for yourself."
Lyse, feeling the tension, stepped in. "Have you had something to nibble on, I noticed you seem to have just arrived."
Bret turned his attention to Lyse, his gaze lingering on her. "Oh, Lyse. You are and even more beautiful woman inside, Levi is a lucky man."
Lyse forced a polite smile, her eyes narrowing. "Thank you, Bret. But I think that I am also a very lucky woman to have Levi."