LOGINFinally, we are getting close to the showdown. Thank you all for being patient with me on this book. I am grateful. I edited this last chapter a bit sleepy because I did not want to release just one chapter tonight. I read and liked your comments, and I am grateful to everyone who has helped sustain this book's energy, especially my awesome, wonderful commenters. You all are the best. Thank you for making me smile every day. xx
Grand aunty Ummul passed away a year ago, and we still miss her, especially Emma and Chloe. We had learned sign language because of her. We did not mourn too much because we knew she had gone to rest. Luke was glad we could care for her a little longer before she died. Aunty Amira was married with c
"You missed breakfast," Luke said, and she looked away. I noticed a hickey on her neck. She saw that I noticed and tried to cover it. "Come on, Luke, Aunty Amirah can come for breakfast whenever," I told him, and she smiled at me. Not wanting him to say anything else, I urged him to move on. "I ho
Tia SIX MONTHS LATER Luke and I woke up late, so we had to rush to prepare for breakfast. Chloe and James were peaceful babies, and even though they had nannies, we checked on them at night to ensure they were alright. They were a blessing. Paul was growing well too. Doctor Khalifa had said his he
"Stacy.." he managed with his deep voice., but it sounded weak and defeated. I looked up gradually, and his eyes were filled with tears. "I am sorry, Stacy. I was mean to you. I should have made more effort. I should have loved you harder. I take all the blame," he said, and I shook my head and sto
Stacy. I spent three months missing Aesop. It was hard. Sometimes I wished I didn't leave, but I needed time alone. All my life, I had been in someone's shadow. First, it was my parents, then Regan and then Aesop. I never had the time to discover myself and learn my weaknesses and strengths. I neve
"Every time you feel a contraction, I want you to push," She said, and I nodded. The first contraction came, and I pushed as instructed. ONE HOUR LATER I had delivered twins. A boy and a girl and the nurses had taken them to clean them up. I was anxious to see them. They had wheeled me back to the
"He is always wearing sunglasses, and his beards are always changing. I think he disguises himself a lot," he said, and I had to think quickly. "Can you describe his scent?" I asked Gabriel. "You are a clever one. That was one consistent thing, but he might have been misguiding me with it. " Musk
Luke. I held Tia's hands, pleading my case. I knew it was too much for her to handle. I knew what she saw got to her, but I had to hold Elisabeth down so the doctor could clean her up and examine her. I wanted to keep her calm so she would answer the doctor's questions. At this point, I knew what I
"Well, that is my answer," I said and was about to turn to leave when she called back. "Please, Luke. I really need this money," She said, sounding desperate. "What have you been doing with all the ones you have been taking? Father still does your shopping for you. I changed your closet the same t
" I haven't seen you this happy before, Luke. Who would have thought Tia Lockwood would have this effect on you," he linked me, and I knew it was so Caleb won't get depressed. "I will look into my past to see if there is someone I have wronged badly." He said, and we nodded and got ready to leave.







