LOGINCharli's head went back and forth. "No shows. This is real." I smoothed her beautiful hair away from her face. "I think that means there isn't time for any pain medicine." "I-I don't know if I can do this." "Trust me, princess. You can do anything." Her eyes closed. "Doctor, it's so fast. Is it
After the New Year Nox "Dad, are you sure it isn't time for you to go back to London or maybe Savannah?" "You're stuck with us until our grandson arrives," Oren said with a grin. I eyed him up and down. "I do admit, this family-man thing is looking good on you." "I know...I should have tried it
She winked as her cheeks rose. "No need to talk about that anymore, Miss Adelaide. Now, let's go out there to the pool house and watch little miss open her presents. I've been out there. Lord a mighty! Santa definitely made it. I'd say he needed a backup sleigh for all them presents." "Remember, he
Christmas Morning Adelaide "Something smells wonderful," Oren said as we made our way down the stairs and toward the kitchen. "I have your coffee poured, and the calzones are almost ready," Silvia said. "Silvia," I said, taking in the counter filled with sweets. "You always outdo yourself." She
Guilty of murder exercising malice and aforethought. His sentence was for life with no possibility of parole. Over time the association with Montague faded away. Despite my grandfather's antiquated way of thinking, he had built a company that fostered success. As other headlines took precedence, t
Angi tilted her little head. "But when you were little, you lived at Grandma and Grandpa's big house. It doesn't snow there. Did you still get Christmas miracles?" "Baby, you're my miracle." She reached out and laid her small hand on my tummy. "And my baby brother, too?" "That's right." "So Sant
Screams rang out, echoing through the van from the speakers. "Darling," his voice was again soft. "There's a guy in here, a priest, minister...or something. Fuck, he could be a rabbi...I'm not sure. It's not the Presbyterian Church, but he can marry us, just as you promised. Five minutes. Pretend I
Nox "Mr. Demetri?" one of the policemen asked, sticking his head in the van. "Can you come out here for a moment?" Though Charli nodded her encouragement, I didn't want to let her out of my sight. "Don't do anything, no call, nothing, until I get back." "Yes, Nox." I shook my head as I made my w
"Miss Collins?" an officer wearing a Kevlar vest asked as he approached. I eyed his uniform, the vest, the hat, the ammunition. "Yes, is this really that serious?" "Has Mr. Demetri filled you in on what's happening with your friend and fiancé?" "He's not my fiancé anymore." I looked up to Nox. "H
A crowd was gathering as the blue lights of multiple police cars flashed near the hotel. As soon as Clayton brought the SUV to a stop, I opened the door and jumped to the sidewalk. Ignoring Nox and Deloris's shouts, my heart thundered as I ran toward the glass front. There were more police than I'd







