LOGINErin's POV“Steal?” I pressed my back against the stainless-steel wall opposite of Creighton King. His dark, beady eyes haven’t strayed from mine, and I know this is his typical scare tactic.He’s well known for using intimidation as a tool for business, and I’d be lying if I said it didn’t work.There was something about him that made my skin crawl in a way that you felt deeper than the surface.Creighton’s face doesn’t shift. There’s no grin any longer, no frown, not even indifference…. “Let me tell you something, Erin Connolley,” I don’t miss the shift in his tone while saying my married name, but I don’t let it show on my face.I just needed to focus on getting through this meeting, and then we’ll be on the home stretch. After the paternity results come in, I’m sure they’ll be leaked to the press, which will likely create a shitstorm of stories. I’ll have to reach out to Andrea and allow her a personal interview.It’s the least I could do after all but abandoning my duties as a jo
Azure's POVFinn never responded to my last message. He must have fallen asleep again.I fell back against my chair, nearly knocking over the telescope in the process.He only had a few weeks before….“Fuck,” I snarl, ripping at my hair. Strands tear from my scalp, but I can’t find it within me to care. I keep trying to uphold this image that I’m not dying on the inside. I keep telling myself that I can figure it out, and do whatever the hell needs to be done to ensure Finn gets treatment, Erin stays safe, and Enzo doesn’t lose himself along the way, and yet… Everyone seems to be slipping through my fingertips like sand.I can’t save anyone…Leaning forward, I try to distract myself. This telescope cost a pretty penny, but as Erin’s face came into view, every cent was worth it.She looks stunning as always, glowing. Fucking glowing carrying my pup.‘Our pup.’ ‘Get out of here. You’re stealing her time later.’‘Jealous much?’ Nero snickers.I’d roll my eyes, but that would mean I lost
Erin's POV“This won’t hurt the baby, right?” My palms were sweating as I tapped my fingers against my thigh nervously.The nurse smiled, not pausing to stop pulling out supplies, “Modern medicine has come a long way. We just draw from your arm now.”Cecelia instructed that Az and I arrive separately just in case we were being followed by anyone pertaining to Rowan. I’m not even sure that I care anymore about being seen. At first, I thought the backlash would destroy my case, but as time has passed, my desire to focus on more important things has won out over my desire to destroy Rowan.And besides, I know the men in my life well enough to know that Rowan will never get off scotch free for what he’s done to me.“You seem happy,” the nurse startles me, looping a band around my upper arm.“For the first time in a very long time, I am.”“Good,” she lined up the needle, counting to three before poking me, “Bringing a child into the world is a blessing, no matter who the father is…. All do
Finn's POV“What the hell did you need these for?” Enzo drops my laptop bag onto my lap, brow arched. “Aren’t you supposed to be ‘taking it easy’?”He rolled his eyes while saying that, making me chuckle.“I haven’t quit taking it easy, asshole,” I muttered, knowing we were both just poking fun.The truth was, I was dying in here. Figuratively and literally. It’s not only infuriating, but the mental toll is exhausting. My legs are restless while being too weak to walk more than a few minutes. My mind is running a million miles a minute, but I’m so god damn exhausted, I just want to sleep, and the sedation... A shiver rolls through my body.Please... Not today.The quiet in my head is something I had entirely forgotten existed. Nash’s presence was something I’d grown used to. Even in his silence, I could feel him. That emptiness… It’s too much sometimes.“So, what’d you need those for?” Enzo nods towards the laptop case, a few loose strands of hair falling over his forehead before he s
Azure's POVErin’s breath catches in her throat when I grind my hips forward, allowing her to feel exactly what she’s doing to me.My fingers trail along her outer thighs, and I watch the dramatic shift in her breathing. Her chest rises and falls rapidly.It’s been too long since I’ve been in this position. We’ve been busy, tired, and quite frankly; Stressed the fuck out, but right now, I want to take my time and savor this moment.“Az,” Erin’s voice is breathy, and the sound goes straight to my dick.Nero has been restless lately, and I thought it had everything to do with Finn and Nash, but as Erin grows increasingly more aroused; I pick up the sweet scent of pheromones.She must have been giving off microdoses in the short time that we’ve spent together, but right now…. Fuuuuuuck. I need a taste. No, I need to drown and get drunk on that scent.If I die between her legs, just know that I died the happiest fucking man on the planet.“Have I ever told you how absolutely perfect you a
Erin's POV“This should be the other way around,” Az mutters around a spoonful of cherry cordial ice cream. According to Enzo, that is his favorite, and I was a tad nervous that he was steering me in the wrong direction intentionally, but given the fact that Azure's eating it without complaint; I'll trust him this time.“I’m enjoying this,” I’m exhausted down to my bones, but spending time with just Az feels nice. I can’t remember the last time we just sat down and talked. With everything that has been happening recently, it feels like we’re an old married couple in the thick of life and not… Freshly in love.That thought has always terrified me. The idea of complacency, which is sort of hilarious considering that’s all my relationship with Rowan ever was.Complacent.“Fine,” he beckons me towards him with his index finger, “But you’ll have to let me repay you,” his lips taste like cherries and chocolate and I linger, swiping my tongue at the corner.“Can I not just take care of my hu
Azure’s POV“Can you see anything?” Finn sighs behind me.How the fuck is he not panicking right now?Erin has been inside the Connolly Enterprises building for an hour. An entire hour I haven’t had eyes on her.‘I would know if she were in distress,’ Nero tries, but even he sounds unconvinced. ‘Ou
Finn's POVI glanced back at the closed door before turning my attention to Mila.My hatred for her hadn’t faltered… not even a little.Her long blonde hair fanned around her face, soaking up the blood that had finally stopped seeping from the wound on her neck.‘I’m sorry,’ Nero muttered as I caug
Erin's POV“What’s on your mind?” Azure was lying behind me, running his fingers down my side slowly. The sensation sent a calming warmth through my body, something I desperately needed after everything that happened.Rowan began blowing up my phone about an hour ago to the point that I had to powe
Erin's POVI stood, staring at the calendar in my makeshift office at Finn’s, the big red circle on today’s date a glaring reminder that my plan was in motion.Finn gently knocks on the doorframe, “Everything is all set.”I took a deep breath, glancing at him over my shoulder.He smiled, showing of







