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
"Also one stopping Mr. Spencer from going near Chelsea," Deloris added. Even without Chelsea pressing charges, her cheek gave reason for a restraining order against Bryce. Mr. Owen hadn't requested an order for me with Bryce or one for Chelsea with Alton, but between the two of us, we had them both
Alexandria The small room exploded in a chorus of retorts. Suzanna's skin paled until it filled with red, her blood running to parts unknown and then rushing to the surface. She wobbled on her too-high heels until she found her voice. "What the hell? Her? What the hell?" Her distaste for foul lan
Though Nox's shoulder was against my side and his woodsy scent soothed me, my vision was beginning to narrow. My heart beat faster as the red faded and Alton's confidence grew. Fighting my childhood training, I maintained my ground. "My mother isn't delusional. She's clearheaded for the first time.
With Nox I was safe and strong. It wasn't the knowledge that he could fight my battle, but knowing that I could. I could stand against the injustices in my life and I'd be supported, because Nox understood that my power didn't threaten his control. Nodding, I reached for Nox. As we touched, I stare







