Ava stepped out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her body.Her gaze landed on the fairy male sleeping on the bed, and her lips automatically stretched into a smile. The man had fallen asleep after he nearly crumpled her legs.Funny enough, he was the one who had unintentionally tried to crack her legs, yet he was the one sleeping instead.At the thought of their many make-out sessions, Ava’s face flushed red as a wave of heat spread through her. No matter how long they had been together, she could never get enough of him.She grinned and briefly shut her eyes, but they flew open again when memories of last night came rushing in; memories of her parents. She quickly swallowed and shook her head, as though forcing the thoughts away. She had made a promise not to think about them and had every intention of living a good life without them.Just then, a shrill ringtone pierced the quiet. Ava turned toward the sound and saw Zac’s phone ringing on the tea table.She quickly scampe
Nearly two weeks later, Ava and Zac were sitting side by side, playing a video game; Mortal Kombat. Ava’s jaw clenched and unclenched, her determination visible in her eyes. Zac, on the other hand, looked completely relaxed, showing no sign of tension.“Jeez!” Ava tossed the controller down and jumped to her feet, turning to face Zac.“You lied about not playing this kind of game before. How could you beat me three times in a row?” she snapped, her anger clear.Zac chuckled. “You know I wouldn’t be doing this if it weren’t for you, Tinkerbell. Trust me, it’s my first time.”“Then why can’t I beat you even once?” Ava grumbled, pouting her lips.“Okay, babe. You’ll win this time,” Zac said with a smile. He leaned forward, picked up the controller, and handed it to her.Ava pecked his lips before sitting between his thighs, ready to start the next round, when her phone buzzed on the nearby stool.She reached for it and saw a new text message from Emma.*Hi Ava. I know you probably never
A heavy silence stretched between them.“What do you mean… take care of it?” Charlotte’s voice trembled. “Are you saying I should get rid of it?”“What else do you plan to do with it?” Reid snapped. “Do I look like someone ready to be a father? To you? You really think someone like you could ever be my baby mama?”His words cut deep, sharper than she expected. And he made no effort to soften the blow. It was clear. Reid didn’t want the child… and he didn’t want her.“Quit dreaming, girl. Maybe, just maybe I might’ve taken a liking to you if you hadn’t been so pathetically head over heels for Zac. A man who never even looked your way,” Reid sneered.Charlotte’s sobs rang loudly in his ears, but it didn’t stop him. He pressed on, his tone as cold as steel.“Now listen carefully. Don’t ever call me about this again. Do whatever you want with the pregnancy, but let it be known; I don’t give the slightest damn. Do you understand me?”Her soft whimpers turned into ragged sobs. She had known
“I want to show you something, Ava,” he said gently. “But first, you have to promise me you won’t be scared.”Ava was stunned. She pulled away from his embrace and looked up at his face.“What do you want to show me, Zac?” she asked.“You’ll find out when we get there,” Zac replied, gently tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear.Ava remained quiet, her eyes fixed on his face as thoughts raced through her mind.“Are you scared already?” Zac asked, watching her closely.Ava smiled and shook her head. “One thing I know for sure is that you’ll never hurt me.”The corners of her lips lifted into a soft, radiant smile that revealed her perfect white teeth. She looked beautiful and innocent.A small smile formed on Zac’s lips as he stared into her eyes. In that moment, he couldn’t help but think he didn’t deserve her trust. Because sooner or later, he knew he might hurt her.“Come on, show me already. I’m never going to get scared when you’re by my side,” Ava said confidently, holding h
Last week, she began noticing slight but concerning changes in her body. Frequent exhaustion, morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting.At first, she brushed it off, thinking it was nothing serious. She took some over-the-counter medication, hoping it would pass. But it only got worse. That was when she decided to visit the hospital.The result was nothing like what she expected.She was three weeks pregnant.Shock rooted her to the spot as the doctor delivered the news. For a long moment, she sat in stunned silence, unable to form a single word or reaction.The last person she’d had unprotected sex with was Reid. That, she remembered clearly.But how on earth was she going to tell him?As far as she could tell, Reid had been distant lately, showing little interest in her. So how was he going to take the news?With a weary sigh, she flagged down a cab and gave the driver her home address. Deep down, she knew there was no escaping this. She had to tell him first before taking any further
Zachary Gonzalez gently laid Ava down on the bed and pulled the quilt over her.The entire time, he could feel the daggers Ava was shooting at him with her eyes, but he deliberately chose to ignore them. As long as she remained obedient, he would continue to do so.“Nick will be here soon with some takeout and medications. Or should we just go to the hospital?” Zac asked, concern etched deeply into his sharp features.“I’m fine,” Ava replied in a flat tone, tilting her head to one side. The motion exposed the bruises on her neck, offering Zac a clear view he hadn’t noticed before.His fists curled, his jaw tightened, but he forced himself to stay composed as he slowly lowered himself onto the bed beside her.If there were any way he could recreate Arianna’s body, Zac would do it a million times just to slay her over and over again. That was the level of rage burning inside him. He wanted to kill her again and again with his own hands.Yet, his stubborn woman didn’t see it the way he d