Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom novel Chapter 437

Claire was thoroughly confused as Orion tugged her along at a brisk jog.

Her short little legs could barely keep up with his pace.

In no time, they reached the backyard garden.

The garden was bursting with color, fragrant blooms everywhere. Orion led Claire deep into a tangle of flowers in full bloom.

He turned to her, his expression serious. “Claire, let’s play hide-and-seek, okay? You hide, and I’ll come find you. But you have to promise—not a peep until I find you, all right?”

Had he really dragged her here in such a rush just to play hide-and-seek?

Claire blinked, her large, shining eyes full of questions. Her long, curled lashes fluttered as she gazed up at him, and Orion felt his heart melt right then and there.

With a sister this adorable, Orion thought, if York and Zachary ever saw her, they’d be at his house every day just to play with her. That would mean less time for him and his little sister.

As for Sean, Orion wasn’t particularly worried. Sean was the coldest of their group—always expressionless, never showing much interest in anyone or anything.

Orion was certain someone like Sean would never catch Claire’s fancy.

That left York and Zachary—he’d have to keep a close eye on those two.

Orion cupped Claire’s rosy cheeks in his small hands. “You have to hide really well, okay?”

Was this really just about a game of hide-and-seek? Claire doubted it, but she didn’t protest.

After all, she was the grown-up here, and Orion was only ten. She might as well humor him.

She flashed a bright smile, her eyes curving into crescents as she beamed, showing off a set of perfect white teeth.

“All right, I’ll do whatever you say, big brother.”

Zachary, wearing his usual air of smugness, grumbled, “Yeah, I want to see if your sister is cuter than mine.”

Sean, as always, remained aloof and silent, giving away nothing with his blank expression.

Orion scowled, clearly unhappy. He spread his arms, blocking their path. “What are you guys doing here? I’m not letting you see my sister!”

York grinned, sidling closer. “Don’t be such a spoilsport, man.”

Zachary chimed in, “Yeah! If you didn’t want us to meet her, why’d you send us that picture last night?”

Orion fell silent. Last night, he’d just wanted to brag.

He wanted everyone’s praise for his sister, but he certainly didn’t want to share her with anyone else.