Chapter 197

"Moira, I'm sorry," Rhea said softly. "I just got news about the tour and I was thinking... would you like to come? I'll ask Dillan and Rayden Stan for permission. Oh, Bryan Reigner too." Moira glanced cynically at Rhea, but she tried to focus on the important information from Rhea, not her mischievous joke. "I'm sorry, Rhea. I'd love to come along, but I have too much work to finish. Dillan probably won't allow it. Dealing with Jude's craziness alone will drive him crazy." "Okay, then let me go and don't miss me," she said, then kissed Moira's cheek. For a moment she stared at her. "Do you need me to stay longer? Say yes, and I'll stay here." Moira shook her head. "No. I won't stand in the way of your success. It's your dream forever. Go get them!" She wiped her tears, then hugged Moira. "Tell me you'll be okay alone in this big house, Moira. Tell me." "Hey... what's wrong with you?" Moira let go of her embrace and looked at Rhea seriously. "You know I'm used to being alone everywhere