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Chapter Thirteen - Soggy Floors
Chapter Thirteen
Third Trimester: Night Sweats. You might think those are only reserved for menopausal women but think again, my pregnant friend. We aren’t talking about merely being damp. Some women experience sheet-drenching, pajama-soaking night sweats. Never fear, there are some ways to help alleviate the symptoms. Stay hydrated, avoid heavy or restrictive clothing, sleep on a towel, and keep a clean sheet handy.
The closer they were getting to the baby coming the more anxious Nate was becoming. He tried to hide it from Kim. After all, he reasoned, Elliot hadn’t turned into a complete idiot before Charlotte was born, had he? No, and Nate wouldn’t either.
Tucking his latest parenting book into his briefcase, Nate opened the door to their apartment and called out to his wife.
“Kim? I’m home. Where are you?”
A muffled reply came back. “In here.”
Nate kicked his shoes o
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His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Fourteen - The Hospital
Chapter FourteenDr. Jarvis exited surgery and headed down to the emergency room nurse station to check in. “Were you able to find any family for Mr. Tabor and Ms. Vauban?”Alexis, head nurse, nodded and said, “Sort of. We attempted to contact Ms. Vauban’s uncle, but he seems to be unavailable. However, I was able to reach someone who put me in touch with her lawyer.”Dr. Jarvis winced. “Surely she’s got somebody out there. What about Mr. Tabor?”“He has a sister coming in from Ohio, who should be here in the next few hours. Mr. Tabor just happens to be special agent Scott Tabor in the white-collar unit. His handler’s already here and swearing up a storm in the ER waiting room. Apparently, he’s the one who connected Ms. Vauban with Elliot Brand, and from there they found her lawyer.Dr Jarvis’s brows shot up. “Elliot Brand, of Brand Enterprises? I wonder what the connec
His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Fifteen - Power of Attorney
Chapter Fifteen“Nonsense, I have power of attorney over my niece. I decide where she will receive the care she needs.”Kim glanced up at the clock. It had been nearly a half an hour since Frank Vauban stormed into the emergency room demanding that he see his niece. He had threatened just about every kind of retribution if they didn’t hand her over to him.Sadly, he wasn’t holding all the cards.Another agent strode into the ER, flashing his credentials. “I’m Agent Jackson. I work with Tyrone and Scott. I think I have the basics of what happened here, but if someone will kindly give me a refresher?”After Kim relayed what she knew, Agent Jackson asked, “Does Vauban have power of attorney over Ms. Vauban’s medical care?” Tyrone asked.“No,” Kim stated firmly. “Of course, you would need to speak with my husband for the details. Alyssa said that Frank has some kind
His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Sixteen - The Grind
Chapter Sixteen “I didn’t expect to see you here,” Freddy said as Kim walked around the counter at The Grind and tucked her purse away. Snagging an apron, she walked straight to the pastry case and pulled out two fudgy brownies. Freddy cocked a brow. “Don’t judge,” Kim replied right before taking a large bite. Then, moaning like a porn star with her eyes closed, Kim managed to utter, “Oh my God, this is amazing.” Freddy cleared his throat. “Um, Kim, it’s just a brownie.” Her eyes popped open. “This is hardly just a brownie. It’s a chocolaty, fudgy nugget of goodness that brings happiness to my life.” “Huh,” Freddy replied, not knowing what else to say. He watched her devour the first brownie and eyed the second one speculatively. “Lately, it’s seemed as if there have been few things that give me pleasure, and before you go all guy on me and interpret that statement sexually, I will stop you. Freddy lifted his hands as
His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Seventeen - Calm your tits
Chapter SeventeenCarrying two bags full of presents and holding a dozen pink roses, Nate pushed inside The Grind. The familiar sound of popular hits being played as instrumental pieces hit his ear. Carefully, he began to set things down, expecting to see his wife at any moment. “Kim,” he called out.Instead, a kid in his late teens was there instead. His dark hair was greasy and pushed back off his forehead, and his face looked as if he needed to shave every six months or so. He looked like he could use a few meals, and as if he hadn’t quite grown into his frame.One thing was for certain, he shouldn’t have been in Kim’s coffee shop.“Who in the hell are you?” Nate demanded.The kid glanced up at him from his phone, all the while smirking at Nate as if he had a secret that he wasn’t willing to share.“Calm your tits, man. Frankie has a message for you.” The kid's voice held a not
His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Eighteen - Washboard Abs
Chapter EighteenKim lay awake late in the night, wondering if she had done the right thing. Nate’s arm was entwined with her own, cradling her stomach. The baby chose that moment to kick, as if he knew his parents were just on the other side.Maybe it was the pregnancy that had swayed her decision, but whatever it was, Kim couldn’t allow charges to be pressed against Alexander. That was the kid’s name, Alexander Robert Stephens. He was sixteen years old and a product of the foster care system. He’d run away from the last placement six months ago.The things he had said to her at The Grind kept rotating over and over in her mind. He couldn’t have known what her upbringing was like. His anger reminded Kim of how she’d often felt as a child. It seemed as if she and Mandy were the only ones going home to a crack house with abusive parents.“Hey, are you awake?” Nate whispered groggily.Kim smiled. &ldq
His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Nineteen - Sisters
Chapter Nineteen“It honestly depends on the size of the bleed and where it was located. Ms. Vauban was fortunate that her general health was excellent, and she was in good hands. We are thrilled that she received such excellent care by our city’s finest physicians…”“Please turn it off,” Alyssa said, the sight of her Uncle Frank on television making her feel sick to her stomach.“I’m sorry,” Scott’s younger sister Ivy was quick to say as she grabbed the remote. Turning the television off, Ivy looked around the room, anywhere but at Alyssa.The silence after the blaring television was almost louder than before. Alyssa hated that Ivy was nervous around her. She hated that Scott felt responsible for her. And what was worse, she hated that they were in this position in the first place.“Dinner’s almost ready,” Scott called out from the kitchen.Ivy winced. “I
His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Twenty - Time running out
Chapter Twenty“What did they say at your appointment?” Mandy asked Kim as they walked into their favorite café.Kim sighed. “My therapist or OBGYN?”Mandy’s lips twitched. “Either… Both.”“Dr. Cummings and I talked about my first week at the women’s and children’s shelter. It was hard at first. Some of these mothers have been through so much. And the kids—they reminded me a lot of you and me at their age. However, they warmed up to me and by the end of the afternoon I didn’t want to leave.”Stopping at an empty table, Kim and Mandy sat down. Soon the waitress was at the table-side to take their order.“The usual?” Sharon, the waitress, asked.Kim laughed. “Are we that predictable?”Sharon grinned. “We see the two of you every Thursday. You order two sweet teas and two chef salads with ranch with a lemon b
His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Twenty-One - Something
Chapter Twenty-OneAlyssa was dreading the familiar feelings of panic and uncertainty. She told Mandy and Kim that she was fine, and she was. However, she was also likely developing an ulcer from all the worries.The minute she left the café, Alyssa had called Scott. It had taken him less than twenty minutes to join her, and he was now reviewing the cryptic note.“What now?” she asked.When he turned to look at her, Alyssa was struck once again by how handsome he was. His stubble was dark and dusted his cheeks. She wondered what it would feel like against her palm, or better yet, in a more sensitive area.Involuntarily, her cheeks began to heat.“What are you thinking about?” he asked as he cocked his head to the side to evaluate her.“Nothing,” Alyssa replied, hating the way that her body flushed so easily.Scott’s brow rose and his lips twitched. “Really nothing? Certai
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- His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Thirty - Undercover
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- His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Twenty-Eight - Weak & Sluggish
- His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Twenty-Seven - Roller Coaster
- His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Twenty-Six - Higher ups
- His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Twenty-Five - Blood on your hands
- His to Protect: Billionaire's Secret Agent Chapter Twenty-Four - el accidente
