LOGINOn her reading table were a few books, I grabbed the stack of sticky notes, and scribbled some words for her, peeled it off and pasted it on her door.When she woke up, she would see it before leaving her room.After that, I leaned forward careful not to wake her then planted a kiss on her cheek bef
I let out a defeated sigh and adjusted my body against the pillow. “I’m leaving…” Liam was on his feet so fast all I saw was a blur. “What? What the fuck does that even mean?” He yelled and I swear that sound almost tore my head split open. I could my heartbeat in my head.I winced at the noise and
KYEHe looked just like me. My father. Not just that but I was the exact copy of him, just a lot younger than what Alexander and Raina have had the displeasure of meeting.I held my phone tightly as I stirred at his picture, as if waiting for the man in it to move and say something, answer my questi
“He’s a good kid, Dom. Give him a break. Sure he made some mistakes…” my mother countered and my nose scrunched from her words. This wouldn’t be the first I’d heard her say that. The way he always spoke for Kye made it seem like she accepted him or something. Somehow she’d forgotten what he had don
AVAIt was official that I now hated hospitals. And all it took to get me to hate it were three trips. And this was Kye’s second one.They’d taken him in an hour ago and there was still no word from anyone about him.His gunshot wound hadn’t even healed yet and he was under the knife again. And all
KYEOf course I chose her. I wasn’t stupid enough to let Dylan touch her because I couldn’t make a decision. But I also didn’t shoot her father. I shot at my uncle instead. And this time I didn’t have to think much about it. All except the risk that the bullet could hit Ava, or that Dylan could mov
ALEXANDERFrom the moment Dominic told me to take the kids away, I knew one thing for certain—Raina was going to need me. Whether she realized it or not, whether she liked it or not, I would be there for her.As I packed a small bag for Ava and grabbed Liam’s essentials, a wave of doubt hit me. Part
RAINAWhatever was happening outside was an unwelcome distraction. Could they not realize that this was neither the place nor the time for such disruptions? Frustration bubbled under my already strained composure as I followed after Dominic, who had just reassured Grandma not to worry.When I reache
He nodded, busying himself with the stove. Meanwhile, I started searching. Every cupboard, every drawer, every nook and cranny—I left nothing unchecked. The adrenaline pumping through me kept me moving, even as frustration began to mount.You’re really going to search right now?” he whispered, glanc
I stayed standing, crossing my arms tightly over my chest as I looked at him. “We will,” I said firmly. “But we need to handle this the right way.” My voice wavered slightly as I glanced toward Faith, who had been unusually quiet until now.Faith straightened in her seat, her brows furrowing. “What







