The Good Sister: Part Two by London Saint James

no regrets in what I have done.”
    “I am sorry, Jacqueline. I was young. I wanted to love you, and in truth I have deep affection for you—”
    “We love who we love, my lord. You forget I know you. I see how much you love Trinity.  You fell for her the moment she walked into my dining hall.”
    “Yes, Jacqueline. I do love her. I would move the stars to have her.”
    “I am happy for you.”
    “Thank you, Jacqueline.”
    “Trinity is a unique creature with an ability to touch one’s heart. We are all in love with Trinity. We will miss her, but she was never meant to be part of this life, my lord.” Jacqueline paused gazing at the fire. “She truly is the purity amongst the sin.” Jacqueline stood, went to the fireplace, picked up the poker and moved the log that fell from the burning stack. “You know, my lord. I never expected Trinity to truly love Reid, but I more than suspect she loves you.”
    Ashton smiled.
    “You are a good friend, and a special woman who shall always hold a place in my heart, Jacqueline. Thank you for everything you have done for Trinity, as well as for me.”
    Jacqueline turned toward Ashton in a dancer’s move of graceful elegance and smiled brightly.
    “I did nothing but introduce two hearts that were in the stars to be lovers.”
    I scurried away, grabbed my overnight bag from the floor in the foyer, and headed back upstairs.
    No time passed, and everything was packed and ready to go. I was leaving with much more than I arrived with.
    “Now, do not forget to use your conditioner for your curls,” Amelia instructed, “and remember how I taught you to apply your makeup.”
    I hugged Amelia. “I won’t forget.”
    Ceclie was smiling as well as crying. “Do not forget how to curtsy,” she said.
    “I will remember, Ceclie,” I said.
    “We are going to miss you,” said the twins, Desiree and Domonique. They sniffled as they hugged each other before they embraced me.
    “I will miss both of you,” I assured. “Thank you, Desiree, for teaching me more yoga positions. And Domonique, I promise I will continue reading that book you gave me on ancient Greece .”
    I was in tears as Ambre bowed then handed me a silver hair comb.
    “You stand within my heart, my sister.”
    “Ambre, thank you. I will never forget you.”
    Serenity wiped a tear from her cheek. “Trinity, my sister, you brought such joy to our house, thank you.”
    “You gave me so much to smile about,” I said as I hugged Serenity.
    Breeze, Tempest and Scarlet surrounded me in a group hug that turned into a crying circle, murmuring farewells along with hugs and kisses.
    Alec gave Ashton two manly slaps on the back as he said, “Thanks so much, Archer.”
    Ashton’s brow rose.
    “Why the sarcasm, Alec?”
    “You are leaving me with a house full of crying women. Do you have any idea the misery I am in for?”
    Ashton chuckled. “Ah … well, I guess I do feel your pain, my friend.”
    Jacqueline interrupted the goodbyes.
    “My sisters,” she announced, “this is a sad yet joyous day. Our beautiful sister is leaving this house, but she is leaving in joy, not sadness. She has found what she was looking for, her true heart.” Jacqueline kissed my cheek. “My petit, we will miss having you here, but we also rejoice with you in your happiness. You are welcome here any time you wish to visit us.”
    “Thank you. We will always be friends, and I love all of you,” I said, holding back my need to snob.
    Jacqueline whispered into my ear, “Love him with every portion of your body, your heart, and your soul.”
    “I will, Jacqueline,” I assured.
    “My beauty,” Alec said, “I will not say goodbye, and you will always be dear to me. Besides, everyone here has forgotten you will only be living forty-five minutes away, so we shall visit each other.”
    I smiled. 
    “Yes, we will, Alec.” I hugged him as Ashton came to my side. “You will always be beautiful, Alec,” I whispered against his ear, “on