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 all
After the New YearNox"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 soon
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 MorningAdelaide"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 grin
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, the
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 Santa wi
"I'll be outside if you need me."Dr. Beck and I both nodded.Once the door was closed, the doctor came closer and lifted my hand. "You haven't told him?"The damn tears came back. How could there be any left? Pressing my lips together, I shook my head."You were engaged to Edward Spencer?"I took a
"Dr. Beck is coming to see me.""Okay, who is he and I thought you'd already been seen."I nodded. "I have. He's my doctor, or was while I lived here.""That's nice." Nox's eyes widened. "Your mom's doctor too, right?""Yes.""I remember his name from all the stuff my dad put together on your mom."
Charli"Miss Collins, is there anything I can get you?""Discharge papers," I said to the nurse."It's only overnight. After what you've been through and in your condition, the doctor just wants to be certain that everything is okay and monitor you through the night."I nodded, more tears filling my
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 way o







