LOGINDo you think you’ll ever give Pierce another chance?The question rocked her like she’d been punched in the back of the head. It was a simple enough question—nothing complicated about it, but that meant letting go of the past that she desperately wanted to hold onto.Arianna dabbed her face with her
Reggie: We need to talk.“Sorry, I’m late,” Patrick interrupted.Arianna threw her phone into her purse and stood to greet her friend.“Don’t worry about it, Patrick,” she said, accepting a hug from him before taking her seat.“I hope you don’t mind me saying, but you look a little worse for wear.”
“Most people are only motivated by the threat of violence.”“What motivates you, then?”“Wallowing in your misery. What’s on your mind, Pierce? You look a little shellshocked,” he mentioned once the door was secured.“You could say that,” Pierce commented, propping his feet on an ottoman.“I am here
"Pierce, I need you to get your priorities straight. We haven't even worked out a co-parenting schedule or financial arrangements yet, and you're asking if we will be together after having had nearly zero contact for over two years. We didn't even end our relationship on good terms.""I missed you,
Pierce put his hands on top of his head and paced around in circles.“Pierce…please say something,” Arianna pleaded.“Just…just give me a minute,” he demanded as he attempted to gather himself. Arianna stared at the ground with her arms folded over her chest. “You’re pregnant?”“Y-yes, I’m pregnant.
"Good for you, Pierce. Stella is a lost cause, and you're better off without her.""I know," Pierce said, reaching across the table for Arianna's hand. He half expected her to snatch her hand out of his grasp, but was presently surprised when she accepted it, giving it a firm squeeze. "Sooooooo...ho
“Pierce, you can stop asking me if I’m fine,” Arianna sighed once they sat at the Stevens' dining room table.“I just need to know. It’s not often someone orders the execution of their parents. We are supposed to be communicating better, and part of that is being open and honest about our feelings.
“How much longer until we get there?” Arianna nervously asked.“It’s not that much longer, sweetheart. Just continue to breathe.”Pierce was worried that Arianna would fall victim to a panic attack. She gripped the back of the seat, and her nails dug into the soft leather.“Patrick, let’s turn back
“Glad to see you both back in one piece,” Dallas greeted them.Arianna and Pierce threw glances at each other and nervously chuckled.“We’re just waiting on Amber. We sent a guard to go and get her. She should be here any moment,” Jynelle said as the chef wheeled out a food cart.“I’m here. I’m here
Pierce was temporarily rendered speechless by Arianna’s words. He expected her to lay into him, but he hadn’t expected her to be so blunt. Pierce received Arianna’s message loud and clear, and now it was his turn to reassure her that he could be the partner she needed. Pierce cleared his throat befo







