LOGINShe started to take off Casey’s coat. Ryder and I took off ours, handing them to the butler.“Babe, you should be resting, not working in a kitchen,” I told her, coming up behind her and putting my hands on her sides. “Not in your condition.”Judys’ frown deepened as she turned to look at me, her ar
Gavin’s POV10 years later. “Ryder! I need you to get your shoes on, right now!” Judy yelled from the bottom of the stairs.She turned around at that exact moment, her eyes narrowing at our little girl who just walked out of the kitchen.“Casey, sweetheart. What’s all over your face?” Judy asked, d
Irene gasped as I turned to face her.I couldn’t imagine how I must have looked to her in this moment. I knew I was a complete mess but honestly? I couldn’t care less. I was so beyond happy… my heart was full, and things couldn’t possibly be better for me, my friends, and my family.“Seriously, Judy
Judy’s POVI stared at the two of them, dumbfounded. I couldn’t have heard her correctly; Nan was pregnant?A long time ago, she admitted that she couldn’t have children. But from the way she was looking at me, I knew she wasn’t joking. At that moment, I realized how pale she was… how distant she al
Olivia’s friends.But tonight, they bowed their heads respectfully, and I couldn’t believe the sight of it. It felt surreal.Then came the dancing. I wasn’t a good dancer, not like I was a fighter. But I could keep a tune, and slow dancing was easy because it was just a bunch of swaying back and for
Judy’s POVThe reception was already in full swing by the time Gavina and I arrived.Carter’s resort was nothing like its usual restaurant. All the tables and chairs have been pushed out of the way, creating a dance floor in the center of the place. Soft white drapes hang from the ceiling beams, fai
I smirked at him as I stepped closer to him, closing the space between us. “Then, perhaps we should take advantage of this time together?” I suggested. I wrapped my arms around him, pressing my body close to his. I could feel the stiffness in his pants, and it turned me on; I liked the effect th
I chewed the inside of my cheek and then nodded. I guess it did answer my question; this was only sex, and he only had that one thing on his mind when he suggested this little arrangement. I knew it wasn’t anything more than that, but still, it made my stomach hurt a little. There was still a part o
Judy’s POV My stomach was growling angrily. I hadn’t eaten much other than scraps in days. When Kelsey came to get me and told me to come to the dining hall, I thought I was going to finally get some decent food. But I was sorely disappointed when I saw that they had already eaten and left not eve
I smiled. “That’s very kind of you,” I told her. “But I’m okay for right now. Maybe later?” She nodded. “Of course,” she said thoughtfully. Taylor turned me. “I have to leave now but Gavin will be here later,” he assured me. “Harper will take you to your room and help you get settled.” I







