Though unexpected, Callie blended well with the company of women. Unlike her first soiree with the Baroses, this group of women, led by Millicent, made Callie feel welcome; included, almost as if she were a part of the family.

Although Wyatt and Millie weren’t part of the Baroses, they carried themselves with the same air as those in the mafia, the only difference was, they were friendly and Callie felt easy around this group.

“I have to admit, I never imagined Vin settling down. Not in this lifetime that is,” someone commented while the rest of the group giggled behind poised fingers.

That was another thing that she learned from...