SKY POVThe day flew by faster than I had anticipated. Cassie insisted on going here and there without getting rest and by now, I was beaten up so bad that all I wanted was to soak my feet in a tub of warm water and take a small nap. I was really tired and all of these seemed rather pointless.I get that she wanted to spend some time with me, do the girls’ things and shit, but I was so tired, especially after loitering the whole day. But then again, the look on her face made it all worth it. I don’t remember the last time she was this happy, so outgoing with a buoyant smile on her face. So I just let her have her moment and didn’t fight her.As promised, Kayden showed up after a short while to find us seated in a coffee shop with some dessert in front of us. As soon as he stepped into the building, I felt this magnetic pull that had me gazing in his way and there he was, dominating the small space looking like something sculpted by the gods themselves. He was dressed neatly in a blu
SKY POVThe painful memories as well as the haunting shadows of agony were slowly swept away by the firm tides of time, and every day my body changed visibly and profoundly as the lives inside of me grew bigger and bigger. My daily life was impacted extremely and I knew it intimately I was going to have one hell of a hard time bringing the cubbies to life.It was safe to say the pregnancy wasn't all bananas as I had hoped, but with all that pain and struggle came love I never knew was possible. Kayden was aware of my struggles and how the pregnancy was taking a toll not just on my body, but on my mind as well, and my man did all he that was in his power to share the burden with me. As much as it hurts every day considering how big I was, I was really not complaining because this time, I got a very fair share of a partner who supported me greatly.He was with me all day long and gave up half of his work life just to be by my side. At first, it was just a milder thing but when time went
KAYDEN POV“SURPRIIIIIIIIIIIISE.”The rest of the squad cheered as soon as I yanked off the blindfold from her face. She remained stoic for a few heartbeats before her mind slit back to the present, then started laughing and crying at the same time as she received hugs from the girls. The boys knew that stepping close to my woman was a big no-no, and that my pregnant woman was as unreachable as the stars. So they did all they could and stole kisses on her cheeks, which was still unacceptable, but then again, I decided to let them have their moment since they were enjoying this more than they probably should. 30 minutes later, we were seated on the floor watching as she opened bazillion presents bought by our friends. Honestly, I didn’t know they would go above and beyond for this thing, especially when I have all organized it in a short period of time. It didn't even take the full 24 hours but they were all in. “I kind of knew it was coming so I started preparing gifts,” Oli reveale
SKY POV~TWO MONTHS LATER~“One more surprise, Kayden, I swear you will marry yourself.”I huffed trying to push my big tummy forward and cradled my waist with my hands from my behind, then annoyingly stared at my husband-slash-fiancée who came out of the living room trying to hide his laughter, but only to fail miserably upon my clearly unfazed expression. He walked into the lobby to find me waiting for him, glaring at him and wanting nothing but to hurt his pretty face.“And I promise, this is the last time.” He tried to smooth as he walked passed me and placed himself right at my behind, with his front pressed against my back. I fought the urge to lean back into his hold and decided to stand my ground. I wasn't going to allow myself to be swayed.“Come here.” He didn’t wait for me to refute, no. Instead, he rounded his arms around me and supported my tummy from beneath, then gently lifted the bulging weight that was seriously going to kill me one of these days. I was well at the 39
EPILOGUE ~A YEAR LATER~SKY POV“Are you ready?” Arthur’s rough gravel voice called out from behind me causing my eyes to move from my reflection and land on his in the mirror. Dressed in an emerald green suit, he looked like a model who jumped straight off the photo shoot booth and came here to bless my day. Even though he had faint gray hairs in his thick mane, he looked his part and he knew how to pull one just the right way. I smiled heartily and stepped out of my seat, then walked to him and gave him a big hug.“You look amazing.” He said before accepting my hug, then rocked me side to side for a good minute and pushed back,“Kayden is going to lose it.” He said causing me to chuckle. “Now you're only exaggerating.” “He is not.” Samantha stepped from behind Arthur, dressed in an olive green gown that hugged her body well, only to split in half when it reached her thigh and pooled around her legs. To say she was beautiful would be an understatement.“Everyone is beginning to th
SKY POVA wedding?It doesn’t always mean the happiest day in one’s life. At times, it is nothing but deliverance to an abyss of great despair and misery. And marriage?It's not always about two people united together by the holy matrimony, bound by the heartfelt vows of loving each in this lifetime, maybe the next if the universe allowed. At times, it is just a show, a façade put for the prying, unsettling public. And when the two parties tire from the unending pretense of love and feigned happiness, true colors and intentions suffice, leaving souls to bleed and scars bared to the open.All of these thoughts ran through my mind as I sat on the vanity, with the hairstylist putting on some finishing touches. My face was puffy from crying, and the lump in my throat was enough to tell me that I wasn’t done shedding tears. For a bride in despair, I looked rather exquisite in white. The gown hugged all of my figure like a glove, and one would mistake my look for unmatched happiness.It wa
SKY POV I was still in my little world, completely consumed by my own thoughts when my phone buzzed from my pocket, and I quickly fished it out. I glanced to the side to find Diego already cutting the cake, completely oblivious of my shock and terror. My silence drew him in.“Aren’t you going to answer that?” He asked sitting straighter and glaring at the phone with me.“It’s Tobias,” I announced the obvious, trying to figure out why the hell he would call me.“Pick it up. I don’t think it's anything bad.” He assured in a smooth voice, but everything inside of me was screaming a loud incoherent WHAT THE FUCK as I just stared at the name flashing on the screen.“I don’t think he called to wish me a happy birthday…” I mumbled because I knew damn well he wouldn’t just call randomly. Tobias was a stern old man I have known my entire life, but he was more like a granddad to me.“Maybe he is..” Just then, the phone stopped vibrating, causing me to heave a huge sigh of relief. But that was
WOLF POV “You do know that you don’t have to do this, right? You can acquire Campbell Atlantic using other means.” Cassie or I should say, my dear mother whom I loved dearly, said the same words for the umpteenth time since we flew to Georgia. I turned to look at her, ready to give her my piece of mind, but then she walked closer and smoothed my tie for me, knocking all the words from me.“I know. But it has to be done.” I replied softly, then tugged the stand of her hair behind her ear. She gave me a small sad smile before nodding, then cupped my cheek gently. I pulled the chair for her and she sat down. “They should be here now.” My dad, Arthur, announced glancing at his expensive wristwatch, then fixed his own tie and looked forward, with his everlasting hard gaze that would freeze you to the core. One of the things I inherited from him. I pulled my own seat on my mom’s left and then perched myself down. Right in the cue, the door was pushed open, and in came the maître d who ge