"It's hard but I manage."Avery answered."I love what I do and the twins don't trouble me a lot.It's easier to look after them.""Tell me about yourself.Where you from.Who your parents are and where you grew up.Have you always wanted to be a nanny."Avery answered as best she could and kept the other half of her life to herself. She doesn't think Mrs Cano would be delighted to hear what she did before becoming a nanny."Being a single parent and having to work to provide for you children is never easy.I hope my daughter isn't over working you.""Not at all.She's been very understanding,and welcome me into her home." Catalina doesn't treat her like she's the nanny,more like a sister."Then I welcome you into our home too."Avery stared at her in shock. "Don't look so shocked dear.My daughter trusts you which doesn't happen easily.And I can see you're good person.A loving,caring mother.You dedicated and hardworking.I like that.So if you don't mind may I see my grandchildren whenever I want.
"So this is the tramp you leaving me for."She spat angrily."I have to say you've out done yourself.She's beautiful."Cold eyes pinned her down"But it won't last. He loses interest fast.Don't think you're gonna run off into the sunset.I pity you."She told Avery."You have no idea who he truly is.He's a monster.He'll use you then when he's done with you he's gonna discard you like yesterday's trash.Mark my words."She angrily stalked past Avery.Avery being stunned has no idea what to say or how to react.Alex doesn't even seem bothered by the poor woman's outburst,in fact he doesn't seem to care at all."What was that all about?"She asked when she reached him.Instead of answering her.He ushered her inside with a light shove.The hand on her lower back made her burn.She heard the door shut and watched as he locked it. She's locked in a cage with the devil himself,she almost took off her coat but stopped just in time when she remembers she's naked underneath except for her underwear."Can I ge
Slowly he eased out of her and carried her to bed,where he kissed each and every inch of her into submission.He took her again,this time gently and slowly,the tenderness of his touch,kisses and the way he pleasured and loved her body brought her close to tears.She rushed to the bathroom the second he rolled off her,and watched as silent tears rolled down her cheeks.Why on earth was she crying and for what.Unexpectedly the door swung open she quickly wiped her face and splashed it with water.He came up from behind her to cup her breasts."Will I ever get enough of you."He said against her flesh kissing the side of her neck."What if I offer you more than what I gave you for us to continue this for a while longer."Avery didn't know if she should feel flattered or appalled at his words.Is that all he sees her as,a body to entertain him whenever he felt like playing.Hurt by his words she stepped away from him and walked over to the shower.He followed her inside and switched off the water.A
So much for keeping her heart out of this and keeping things platonic and simple,some things are really hard to avoid.Like the fact that he doesn't share a bed with her or allow her to touch him freely however she wishes,it's always him doing the touching as if he's trying to keep her at a distance.For her not to get the wrong idea,right after they are done having sex he leaves the bed directly leaving her alone only coming back when he wanted her again.She wonders if he sleeps at all a cup of coffee is always in his hand she'd asked him one night if he sleeps,he'd shrugged and said work needs his attention but Avery gets the feeling it's more than that.Could it be he suffers from insomnia she didn't want to get involve especially since what they have could end at any moment.But she can't help but care for him,her heart goes out to him and she has no clue why.She shouldn't feel anything for him yet that proves to be easier said than done,their time together is touching her in a way
She's even afraid to think how many there had been.Good thing she found out the truth before she lost herself unto him,as she was driving home Avery wonder if it wasn't too late already?With this sense of betrayal and deep ache in her heart she thinks it was too late.She's never felt this way or cried over any man in this manner she thought as she splashed her face with water in her bathroom.The second she had returned Avery had asked Claire to pack the groceries away she needed a few minutes to herself.Now here she is sulking, her eyes are swollen and red from crying Claire will definitely ask questions if she can see her this way.Avery remained in her room until she was calm and looking more like herself.She was about to open the door when a knock sounded.It was Claire."There's someone here to see you?"She can only guess who it is."I'm not feeling well Claire.I'd like to be alone."She isn't ready to see him or talk to him.Not yet.Walking over to the window she stared at the ocean,
He isn't suppose to be here she thought.Seeing his latest mistress on his arm made her sick it upset her stomach even further,unknowingly her fingers tighten around the glass.He was never yours Avery she told herself.You had an agreement.Your body for his money.That's it.Then why does she feel like her heart has been ripped out of her chest and a big empty gap was in it's place. She must get out of here.She won't stand watching him with someone else."Avery?"Jake's hand on her shoulder snapped her back."You pale.""I'm fine."She lied,taking a step forward but instead she swayed Jake's arm came around her waist supporting her she leaned into him."Fine.You say.Come on let's go take a seat."He led her into the living room.For a split second she had felt light headed."Can you please get me a glass of juice."He quickly left her side,she saw Alex coming over to her.If only she could get up and leave.His scent closed over her making her even more dizzy. "What's wrong?"He asked.Does this
"Are you sure."He studied her gaze."Cause to me you don't look sure."Ignoring him she took out what's inside the envelope.What she saw made her eyes widen in disbelief.Shock rippled through her.No it can't be happening as she scanned through it.Alex is suing her for full custody.She went white as a ghost.Weakly she sank down on the chair,her knees are so weak she's afraid she'll fall over from shock.No words came she was stunned speechless.Her eyes remained on what's in front of her.He can't do this to her.Not now.She can't lose the triplets they are her life.Slowly her gaze met his and the look in them made her even more scared,fear gripped her.A fear of losing her babies and never seeing them again.He'll take them away not caring about what it would do to her.What is she gonna do."You can't do this.""Do what?I want to be a part of their lives.For months you kept them away from me.Not having the decency to tell me the truth.You deliberately kept quiet.Deliberately kept us a part.I
"You heard me.I must marry.Who better than you.Me still wanting you is ideal maybe I'll be able to get you out of my system.""What happens when you get tired of me.We'll get a divorce and fight for custody.""I'll try to be fair and reasonable when the time comes.""I can't.I won't be able to marry a man who sees me as nothing more than his play thing.A toy for him to play with whenever he'll find me interesting.You're a player.You cannot commit.No woman will ever own you fully.""And I don't want any woman to.I'm my own man."He held her gaze."I still want you.And I want you as my wife."She shook her head in disbelief."Marry me and you get to stay with the triplets.Refuse and I will go ahead and sue you for full custody.Think about it.I'm going away for a while I'll call you as soon as I get back,by then I expect an answer."He came over to her."It's getting late I'm sure my son and daughters are missing their mother."He tenderly stroke her cheek.She stepped away from his touch and ma