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Belong with them

Belong with them

"Shh.. Do you want him to wake up?" he asked, chuckling. I moaned again as his hand slipped inside my jeans. "Then stop your hands," I whispered. "Never," he whispered in my ear. ------ Amy Castello, a 25-year-old recently fired from her teaching position, is seeking a suitable job to help support her hospitalized mother. When she accepts a position as a live-in nanny and tutor for a 5-year-old boy, her life is flipped upside down by the single father and son duo. Ryan Crowford, 30, hires a nanny/tutor for his child, Liam, who is becoming more difficult by the day. Ryan gives up on love after his ex-wife abandons him and his son for someone richer. He doesn't know how to handle a child and needs help, and when he employs a sinfully innocent nanny, his thoughts are not so innocent anymore. What will happen when their love for each other burns brighter than the sun? Will Ryan be able to take Amy's advice on parenting his child, or will he turn this into an ego battle? Discover what happens when the worlds of two people collide in this lovely and steamy romance.
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Chapter: Chapter 40
Ryan"Everything in place?" I asked."Yes, Mr. Crawford. All confirmed," my security head replied, curt and tight."Good." I hung up.Sighing, I leaned against the handrail at the end of the stairs. My mind was working through all the shitstorm from the last few days.Amy was ambushed by a few idiot reporters outside the grocery store. Silas got her out fast, but that did not matter. She carried it home with her and tried to hide it. She always tried to hide things she did not want to burden me with. But I could practically taste her nervousness.She tossed and turned half the night before finally telling me what they had shouted at her.Maybe I am really not good enough for you.She had said it so quietly, her eyes wet, like she was sure. And something in me had gone very still and very certain all at once. I couldn't stop cursing myself for not protecting her enough from this world.I spent the rest of that night proving her wrong. Thoroughly. By the end of it, she had forgotten eve
Last Updated: 2026-08-13
Chapter: Chapter 39
AmyThe silk of Ryan's tie bit into my wrists. My arms trembled from the strain, but the tightness of it only made me more sensitive everywhere else. Cool air brushed against my exposed thighs, a sharp contrast to the heat of Ryan's body pinning me to the mattress.I tried to move my hands toward him again."No," Ryan whispered against my ear. "Hands above your head, baby."His voice was a low vibration that sent a shudder straight down my spine. He did not just touch me. He mapped me, like I was something he was learning by heart. His fingers moved with unhurried precision, grazing my ribs, swirling around my waist, coaxing sounds from my throat that I had no control over."Ryan," I moaned.His middle finger traced a slow, agonizing path from the peak of my nipple down the valley of my stomach, lingering at the edge of my pelvis, teasing without giving, tracing my heat.My hands jerked instinctively against the tie. He caught my hip in a sharp pinch, and I buckled, my back arching cl
Last Updated: 2026-07-31
Chapter: Chapter 38
RyanThe moment Amy and I walked through the door, all I saw was Liam. He was standing just near the door, still in his school clothes, eyes red and puffy, waiting. Like he was too worried about us not coming back to move away from the door.Something in my chest cracked open.Amy let go of my hand and crossed the room, running to him in three steps. She sank to her knees and pulled him into her arms. He grasped her so hard that she actually stumbled back a step. I caught her shoulder without thinking."It's okay, baby," she whispered in his ear, rocking him. "I'm here. We are right here." He was still crying. Small, quiet sobs that were somehow worse than loud ones. I turned to Jim. He saw my face and took a visible step back, gulping."You are fired," I said, my voice rising. "Caine will handle the formalities. You do not come back to this house, you do not show your face to me, or I swear to God—" I stopped, jaw clenched, because Liam was right behind me sobbing and I was barely
Last Updated: 2026-07-25
Chapter: Chapter 37
Amy"Amyyyyy!"I caught Liam with both arms as he came sprinting toward me, the biggest grin stretched across his face. I scooped him up and held him close, breathing him in. He smelled like crayons and sunshine and something faintly of the school cafeteria, and my heart did what it always did when he hugged me back. It simply melted."Hey, baby," I whispered, kissing the top of his head.He squirmed with excitement and shook a paper in my face. "See! I got an A-plus and a gold star on my test! Yay!"I took the paper from him and looked at it properly, the way he deserved, because my boy had worked hard for that star, and he knew I would notice. "Good job," I said, ruffling his hair. "I am so proud of you, baby."He immediately patted his hair back into place with great seriousness. "Ms. Perry said I only got it because I have been a good boy!"I laughed and held my hand up. He slapped it with full enthusiasm. A great high-five.The usual school pickup chaos was all around us in full
Last Updated: 2026-07-20
Chapter: Chapter 36
RyanI sighed and dropped into my chair, giving myself exactly one minute to breathe.Mark has been at the London office for a few days handling an audit, and as much as I would never say this out loud, it is harder to manage everything alone than I let on. I did send him a text saying Project Apex was going well, though. To which that idiot replied that he missed me too. I did not respond to that.Caine knocked and stepped in, breaking my train of thought. "Mr. Crawford, you have a twelve o'clock with the Almani project investors, followed by a one o'clock with the Project Apex team for the latest update." He cleared his throat. "Also, Ms. Chen called to remind you about the rainforest fundraiser gala on Saturday."I looked at him. "You know I don't attend those things. That's Mark's department."I stood and rubbed my forehead, trying to ease the tension that had taken up permanent residence there. I had been running on almost no sleep since the Apex deadline started closing in. Amy g
Last Updated: 2026-04-13
Chapter: Chapter 35
Amy The smile stretching across my lips had nothing on the Joker. I felt like I was walking on a cloud. The last few days had been nothing short of a miracle. The moment Ryan confessed his feelings, I realized I had been hiding mine all along. But no more hiding. Just us, embracing each other and our little family. It all feels too soon, too rushed, but also like it was always meant to be. We were meant to be. Since that day, everything has been better, brighter, and let's just say... more sexy. Every day with Ryan and Liam was beautiful, and I wanted them to stay that way for the rest of my life. "Amyyyyy," Liam whined, eyeing the glass of lactose-free smoothie I was holding, tilting his head. "Why aren't you listening to me? I called you sooooo many times. And why are you smiling like that?" "Aww, I am so sorry, honey," I replied, kissing the top of his head and handing him his smoothie. "Here you go. Now, what do we say?" He took a big gulp and said, "Thank you, Amy." I chuckl
Last Updated: 2026-04-01
Soulbond to the Alpha

Soulbond to the Alpha

A gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family. It is a thrilling and emotionally charged saga that explores the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of love in the face of adversity. ----- “What do you think?” Her words carried a seductive edge as her hips pressed against mine, setting off a wildfire of need. My eyes flashed, and I growled loudly. With a growl, I tore her silk nightie, exposing the see-through black lace bra and panties that adorned her figure. The soft glow of light accentuated a damp spot on her panties, evidence of her arousal. “And...” she whispered, her warm breath fanning over my ear, sending shivers down my spine. “And?” I repeated my voice husky. “Don’t you dare hold back, Alpha!” she whispered, kissing my neck. “I know what you feel. I want it too. I want you all.” ----- Aarya, a determined Indian student studying in the USA, encounters Xander, her best friend’s cousin. Little does she know Xander harbors a life-changing secret. While they grow closer, Xander, who has resigned himself to never finding his true mate, grapples with guiding Aarya towards accepting their emotions. Assisted by his two trusted friends, they strive to unite two souls meant for each other. Can Aarya come to terms with their undeniable connection, or will fate conspire to keep them apart? Aarya has her own for coming towards Xander and everyone is affected by that. Amidst the escalating supernatural unrest, can their love survive, or will it shatter under the impending storm? Join the action pact ride of a human-werewolf tale. Where every belief is challenged. ------ Book 1 of the Alpha series. Warning: Mature content, blood, and fight.
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Chapter: Author's Note
Hi everyone, It’s a wrap! I can hardly believe we’ve reached the end of Aarya and Xander’s journey together. Thank you all for the incredible support you’ve shown me throughout this story. Your encouragement has meant the world to me, and I truly hope that you enjoyed reading their tale as much as I cherished writing it. Every comment, every thought you share in the comments section adds to the experience for me, so please don’t hesitate to let me know what you think. If you found joy in the story, I’d be grateful if you could take a moment to review and vote—it really helps! This book holds a special place in my heart as it is my first ever work. The path to getting it out into the world wasn’t without its challenges. While I initially started this project, my other work, My Mafia Husband (MMH), unexpectedly took priority, which naturally pushed Aarya and Xander’s story back in the timeline. However, the journey I took while working on My Mafia Husband (MMH) was invaluable. I learne
Last Updated: 2023-09-06
Chapter: Epilogue
6 months later... XANDER “Are you ready?” I asked. My voice was muffled and filled with desire as I showered Aarya’s neck with sloppy kisses. I couldn’t resist indulging in her addictive scent, and the sparks between us added a thrilling touch to our love. “Hmm... Xander... stop,” she managed to utter, though her voice sounded more like a moan. The hmm sound went straight to my dick, making me feel impossibly hard and eager. ‘I think we need to cancel the press conference and take our mate in this room,’ Xyler salivated, sniffing the alluring scent of her arousal in the air. “Do you really want me to stop?” I asked huskily, kissing behind her ear and biting carefully, making her shiver in my hold. I pulled her flush against me. “Hmm, no... I mean y... yes,” she whispered, caught between her pleasure and her work, as I licked my mark on her neck again. She shivered in my hold and a thrill rushed through my spine. “So responsive, so sweet, so addictive,” I whispered, kissing her c
Last Updated: 2023-08-07
Chapter: Chapter 86
AaryaI stood in the serene pack cemetery, a gentle breeze rustling the leaves of the surrounding trees. Little Om, dressed in his adorable baby boss onesie gifted by Scott, wiggled in my arms as I pointed to the plaques dedicated to my departed family members. “This is Nanu (maternal grandpa), Nani (maternal grandma), and both your Mamu (maternal uncles). And this is where your uncle Scott is,” I said softly, my voice filled with sorrow and warmth.I couldn’t resist kissing his chubby cheek as he reached for the flowers I had carefully placed on the plaque. Xander has dedicated a plaque for my family in the pack cemetery as a place to remember them.The sight of Om holding Scott’s gifted teddy bear, saying “Yass queen” in Scott’s voice whenever you bopped its nose, tugged at my heartstrings. These were some of the cherished things in Scott’s gift basket he had prepared for Om in his apartment.Gently, I set Om down on a soft blanket and handed him his favorite teddy. With a bitterswee
Last Updated: 2023-08-02
Chapter: Chapter 85
XanderThe sight that greeted me that day was both heart-wrenching and awe-inspiring. Fallen warriors lay motionless, their sacrifices etched in the annals of our pack’s history. The battlefield was strewn with bodies, a poignant reminder of the price of war.My heart weighed heavy with sorrow for the loss of around 40 brave wolves from my pack and over 400 lives from our side. We honored not just our fallen pack members but also those from other packs who fought alongside us, standing against the enemy.With a heavy heart, I walked among the wounded, offering words of encouragement and support to those who were still fighting for their lives. Our skilled healers, guided by Dr. Heather’s expertise, worked tirelessly to tend to the injured, ensuring they received the care they needed.Steven and Harry were directing the recovery efforts with efficiency. They coordinated the pack members to rebuild what was damaged. It was essential to resurrect our pack lines with the help of a witch. T
Last Updated: 2023-07-31
Chapter: Chapter 84
XanderMy paws pounded the forest floor as I raced toward my pack, the pungent scent of battle filling my lungs long before the chaos came into view. The forest resounded with the clashing of metal and the fierce roars of werewolves, a tumultuous scene that unfolded before me like a vivid painting of desperation and mayhem.I shifted to my wolf as soon as I saw my pack line, knowing I could reach my pack faster on four legs. As I approached our pack, I could see the devastation left in the wake of the enemy’s assault. Bodies lay strewn across the forest floor, and the metallic scent of blood mingled with the earthy smell of the forest.My heart pounded in my chest as I mind-linked my mate, Aarya. Our bond tugged at me, pulling me inexorably toward her. The overpowering need to hear her voice, to ensure her safety, consumed me. Through our bond, I could feel every blow she took, every painful cut and bruise she endured in the fight. It only fueled my determination to reach her side.Ale
Last Updated: 2023-07-29
Chapter: Chapter 83
Aarya (contd)My heart pounded in my chest as I witnessed the awe-inspiring sight of a massive... dragon soaring majestically through the sky. Its immense size and power were overwhelming, its scales glistening like polished obsidian in the afternoon sunlight. Its eyes burned with a fierce intensity that pierced through the chaos on the ground below. The sight left me breathless, struggling to comprehend the reality of what I was seeing.“Is that a fucking dragon?” Kat exclaimed, her mouth agape in shock. I shared her disbelief; the sight of actual dragons was something I never thought I’d witness.“Luna, watch out to your left!” Steven’s urgent warning came too late, as a rogue slashed my arm with his claws, causing a deep, painful cut. Gritting my teeth, I hissed at the pain, feeling the warm blood seeping from the wound.My Baba would have kicked me from heaven, seeing me getting distracted in the middle of an intense battle. Without hesitation, I summoned my magical energy and dire
Last Updated: 2023-07-25
My Mafia Husband

My Mafia Husband

What happens when a simple decision turns your life upside down? Blood, secrets, and ploys await. ------- It was challenging to pay attention to the meal while your husband was staring at you as if you were his next meal. “Stop looking at me like that, baby,” I whispered in his ear. He muttered, “Then kitten, stop licking the spoon with that sexy tongue.” “Am I not allowed to eat my food now?” I inquired, squandering my innocence. But we both knew I was teasing him, and the bulge in his pants was the obvious sign that I had succeeded. He whispered in his husky Italian accent, “Oh, you are not walking straight when I am done with you tonight, my lovely sweet wife.” Oh, God! ------- Anaya Regio is a naïve 22-year-old girl who is a gentle soul with a simple life, but her simple life takes a complicated turn when she discovers her parents are not her biological parents. Nicolas Ricci is a 27-year-old one of the most feared Mafia bosses in Italy. His only goal in life is to become the number one mafia boss in all history, regardless of the lengths to do so. He is ruthless and a cold-blooded killer. What happens when Anaya becomes a pawn in Nicolas's game and has to get involved in a world of hurt and greed? Will she understand his game and leave him or give in to the attraction she feels? Will Nicolas stay hidden behind the walls he built near his heart, or will he let her steal it? Join the roller coaster journey of Anaya and Nicolas. Where they find deceit, greed, and agony with love, lust, and trust. Warning: Mature content, abuse, blood, and fights.
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Chapter: Author's Note
Hi everyone, It's a wrap! Thank you guys for supporting me throughout Anaya and Nicolas's story. I really hope you guys enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Let me know in the comment section if you did. Kindly review and vote for the story if you like it. Now that we have reached the end of the book, I have planned more stories. However, I need your support and motivation to write it. I am planning Lucia's (Cia) story next. I have planned Ben's and Ad's stories as well. I have an outline in my mind about the story, just need to finalize it. Kindly motivate me by writing if you want Cia's story in the MMH's comment section. You can follow me on social media. F* and I*. My username is the same as my pen name. I hope I can see you there soon. You can ask me questions directly on social media and I will do my best to answer them. I would also like to take a moment to thank each and every person who has voted for and reviewed the book. You guys are my motivation. Every day
Last Updated: 2022-12-25
Chapter: Epilogue
6 years later... Nicolas I brushed my fingertips over the name ‘Emma Ricci’ on the tombstone. The words ‘an amazing mother and human’ were written in capital letters below it. My mother. Even after all these years, I still miss her with all my heart. I whispered, “Maa, I miss you,” and laid the flowers Anaya had picked this morning from the garden on the grave. I am sure that my mother is resting with angels. I looked to my right and saw three more headstones. While searching for Scar, I learned more about my other half-siblings that he had killed. I never managed to locate their remains, but I was able to establish some momentum in their memory. I may never meet them, but I pray they find peace in the hereafter. I smiled and walked back to the house. The wonderful aroma of coffee drew me to the kitchen, where my beautiful wife was brewing coffee. I smiled and hugged her from behind. “Hi, kitten,” I whispered in her ear and kissed her neck. My hands stroked her stomach. She shutt
Last Updated: 2022-12-24
Chapter: Chapter 94
Anaya I was floating in complete darkness. My body felt as though it was fastened to a harness. I tried to get down, but I could not. I held my hand out to touch something, but it was just a whole lot of nothing. I was about to give up when I overheard a toddler babbling in the distance. I turned to glance around when I saw a kid crawling away from me. He moved away on all fours while wriggling his adorable bum, so I was unable to see his face. It felt like the child was calling out to me as the he kept babble-babbling in his child’s language. I pushed myself to follow the child. And soon I was swimming towards him. “Hold on, little one. Where is your mama?” I questioned, but the child picked up his pace. I huffed, “Stop running, baby. We need to get you back to your mama. She might be worried!” The infant babbled again, and soon I heard him laugh. I could not help but smile at the sweet laughter of a child. I must admit that seeing him laugh made me happy. As though my maternal
Last Updated: 2022-12-19
Chapter: Chapter 93
Nicolas “Noooo....” As soon as I noticed Anaya tumbling to the ground, I yelled. Everything was moving in slow motion for me. She had pushed me aside, taking a bullet that was meant for me. I turned to face the culprit. The blood that was pouring out of his mouth did not hide the smirk plastered on his face. He was holding a gun and pointing at her. I yelled in anger and snatched the gun out of his hand and he looked me in the eye. “You are no human. See you in hell, Scar,” I said and shot him in the middle of his forehead. His blood splattered on the floor as the bullet tore through his head. I shot him repeatedly until I felt someone grab my collar. I spun around to see a distraught Cia pleading with me to look at Anaya. I turned around and spotted Cia, Ben, and Adrian with several of my men. I’m not even sure when they walked into the room. I looked at my wife, who was bleeding on the floor and struggling to keep her eyes open, as I recovered from my vengeful daze. Her eyes were
Last Updated: 2022-12-18
Chapter: Chapter 92
Nicolas I grumbled and drew Anaya closer to me. Even though I was awake, I didn’t want to leave the warmth of my wife’s body. She exhaled and snuggled deeper into my chest. I opened my eyes and her naked body pressed against mine stirred my friend down south. I wanted to wake her up and have my way with her again. She must, however, be worn out from the previous night. We had been at it like rabbits. We didn’t get to sleep until the early hours of the morning, fucking until we were out of energy. Nonetheless, my body yearned for her. I don’t think I will ever be tired or fulfilled by the number of times I have her. She is my drug, and I am addicted. She had been apprehensive ever since she first met OBGYN Dr. Nile three months ago. Though he has assured her at all appointments that everything is fine, she is still doubting herself. The grief in her eyes when she sees a negative pregnancy test crushes my heart. I haven’t let her take another test for three weeks now and we are wingin
Last Updated: 2022-12-17
Chapter: Chapter 91
Anaya Lee’s battered body lay on the ground. His mangled body was covered in blood from head to toe. Due to the loss of blood, his skin turned pale. His clothes were ripped, and his eyes were hollow. He didn't look like the man I'd seen a few months earlier, with the Armani suit, exquisite jewelry, wide smile, and expensive watches. However, he deserves it after what he had done. He is at the topmost level of the dungeon and is used as a punching bag by all of us. Some of Marcus’s men decided to take the easy way out and kill themselves with cyanide pills while those who had been left were here in the dungeons. The evil ones have been vented, and all have been tortured. The majority of his men were killed. We didn’t have any other options. A few, such as the doctor and his brother who assisted Nicolas, are helped by him to live an honest life. “What? I unloaded my frustration on him since you wouldn't allow me to go on my trips.” Cia said nonchalantly. Nicolas sighed and rubbed his
Last Updated: 2022-12-15
Wife for Hire

Wife for Hire

Camila Reyes never planned on being anyone's wife. She's been the only parent her nine-year-old sister Luz has left since their parents died, working two jobs and refusing to let their past bury either of them. When her uncle Ricardo files for an expedited custody hearing, Cami has three weeks to become someone the court can't touch, and no way to do it alone. That's when a stranger's card and a billionaire's proposal collide. Rowan Blackwood needs a wife for one year, no questions asked, and Cami needs exactly what he's offering. What she doesn't know is that Rowan chose her file on purpose. Her last name belongs to the man he's spent a decade blaming for his father's death and the collapse of everything his family built. Marrying her isn't mercy. It's the closest he's ever gotten to revenge. Living under Rowan's roof changes the plan neither of them expected to abandon. Luz starts to feel safe for the first time in years. Cami starts to wonder if the coldest man she's ever met is capable of wanting something he swore he'd never allow himself. And Rowan starts to realize the woman he married to punish an enemy might be the only person who's ever told him the truth. Can a marriage built to settle an old score survive if both people start falling for the lie they created? Will Ricardo destroy their fragile peace before either of them figures out what they actually feel? And when Cami finally learns just how much of this marriage was orchestrated before she ever said yes, will she believe she was loved, or will she realize she was played? Find out in Book One of the Blackwood Legacy, Wife for Hire.
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Chapter: Chapter 10
CamillaLeaning back against the window, Danny slunk over and slid a plate towards me, with more of a flourish than necessary considering he'd only been asked for a burger joint."So." He cocked his head towards the window, then towards the car sitting half a block away, then back to me, too casually. "That story that was flying around... That article on all the sites: Billionaire, secret wedding, mystery bride. You don't suppose that mystery bride could be someone who just so happens to grill burgers a couple days a week at the grill line?""I don't know what you're talking about.""You're the world's worst liar, Reyes." He grinned, not pushing, just enjoying himself. "You could've told a guy you married into money instead of letting me find out from my mom's Facebook feed. I'm not saying I know anything. I'm saying the math is doing a lot of interesting things in my head right now, and I'd hate for it to land somewhere embarrassing for both of us.""The math should stop doing things
Last Updated: 2026-08-11
Chapter: Chapter 9
Rowan I didn't sleep well. That wasn't unusual on its own. I've run this company on five hours a night for most of the last decade, but the reason behind it was replaying a conversation I'd already had once in my head. Standing in that kitchen the night before, watching Camila's face go from anger to something colder and more controlled once I'd handed her a justification instead of an apology.Low-income family. Demonstrated pattern. I'd heard the words leave my mouth in real time and understood, even as I said them, that I was reaching for the nearest available weapon rather than saying anything close to what I actually meant. I don't know what I actually meant because I have thought exactly the same thing about her family for a decade. Then why did it bother me when I said the same to her? That's the part I hadn't managed to work out by the time I gave up trying to sleep around four.I hadn't gotten as far as fixing it before morning arrived instead.The dining room was already s
Last Updated: 2026-08-07
Chapter: Chapter 8
CamillaThe black SUV was already idling half a block from the diner when I got there, the driver pretending to read a newspaper the way nobody actually does anymore. Rowan had been VERY clear I didn't get a say in this, a driver and a car to haul me around like I was something breakable. Plus a security guard shadowing my shifts, apparently, whether I liked it or not.Great. So much for my freedom."You can't park there," I told him before my shift even started, arms crossed against the cold. "Marge will think I'm being stalked.""I am, technically, watching you, Mrs. Blackwood." He didn't look up from the paper. "Discreetly. Mr. Blackwood's instructions."Mrs. Blackwood. That name still gave me chills. I couldn't get used to how most of Rowan's staff had already started calling me that."Discreetly means I shouldn't be able... to see you, you know that, right?""I'm parked half a block away in an unmarked vehicle. Also, there's an energy bar in the cup holder if you want it. Got two
Last Updated: 2026-08-03
Chapter: Chapter 7
Camilla Our old apartment had one bedroom. Luz and I were together all night long, sharing the room since our parents’ deaths. We got a full-size mattress, but we couldn’t fit very well due to its saggy center part, which took us quite some time to adjust. I used to lie awake sometimes in the saggy bed. Just listening to her breath and thinking, at least I have her. At least I know exactly where she is. My room here didn't feel like a bedroom. It’s more like some kind of hotel suite nobody actually stays in. Cream walls, a bed big enough for four people, a nice-looking chaise by the windows nobody will ever be sitting on… nothing that tells me who sleeps there! No photos. No clutter. Nothing that had a story attached to it. It's just space. It was beautiful in the specific way that made me feel like I was trespassing every time I looked or sat down on anything. Luz's room, at least, had warmth to it. It had high ceilings and a window seat filled with books and this adorable little
Last Updated: 2026-07-31
Chapter: Chapter 6
Rowan On our drive home from the courthouse, Luz slept soundly against my shoulder as Camila watched the city go by. Her gaze seemed to be committing every detail to memory, preparing herself for some imaginary emergency that would force her off these streets if necessary.My phone buzzed once, low, and I checked it without making a show of it.Plate traced to a shell company. Registered address is a law office downtown. Same firm's done contract work for us before. Could be nothing. Could be someone who knows how we operate. Digging further.I read it once, filed it, and put the phone away. Someone with knowledge of how Blackwood Holdings ran its own legal affairs had parked outside my building on my wedding day. That wasn't a stranger with a camera. That was someone who knew exactly which doors to watch and when. I'd deal with it later, not in front of a nine-year-old who'd already had enough thrown at her for one day.I married Camila Reyes for a reason that had nothing to do wit
Last Updated: 2026-07-30
Chapter: Chapter 5
Camilla Teresa showed up at six thirty with a curling iron in a grocery bag and didn't bother knocking twice."You didn't sleep," she said, not really a question, setting up shop on my bathroom counter."Not really.""Sit down. Nobody needs to know that from the outside." She huffed.Luz sat on the closed toilet lid in her cute pink skirt and white tee, one of the few good dresses I can afford, watching the whole production like it was better than cartoons. She'd known Teresa her whole life, four years of borrowed sugar and babysitting favors between our two apartments. Teresa is the closest thing to a friend I have, and now she's here helping me get married. The irony. I don't want her to know what I am going through, and I did not want anyone to be at that wedding."Are you gonna wear a big dress? Like a real wedding dress?" Luz asked, a whole question mark on her face."It's not that kind of wedding, Mija." Teresa looked at me. "It's a small wedding," I faked a smile."Is there ca
Last Updated: 2026-07-27
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