Moonlight and Roses. Jackie Braun

      “No. It’s more reliable than people.” She hadn’t meant to say that. Thankfully, he didn’t understand her meaning.

      “It’s dirt and vines. It’s real estate, an investment,” he countered, blue eyes glittering like ice.

      “Is that all it is to you?”

      Zack didn’t say anything, although for a moment she thought she saw something contradictory flicker in his expression. Then it was gone.

      “Well, that’s not all it is to me.” She glanced back out the window. Her voice was low, her tone reverent when she added, “My dad and I built Medallion from nothing. It’s…it’s my life.”