Mag-log inShe 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
“Who is it?”“Esme Blackwell,” he said, shocking me.My eyes grew wide, and my mouth felt dry.“Esme Blackwell is here to see me?” I asked, even more confused now. “Alone?”“Yes, but I won’t let her be alone with you,” Gavin said, his eyes never leaving mine. “Whatever she needs to say to you can be
“W…what?”“Don’t lie to me, Lila Marie Blackwell,” Selene said, folding her arms across her chest. “I heard you talking to someone. You were telling her she needed to leave before she got caught. Who are you hiding her from, and who is she?”Selene already knew the answer, but she wanted her daughte
Third Person POVSelene smoothed out the silky fabrics of her black dress as she looked in the mirror. She stood in her walk-in closet, the one that Zachary had built for her years ago. Her dark and thick hair was draped over my shoulder; she had just finished brushing it out. It’s been a little ove
Judy’s POVThe car ride was long; it took several hours, and most of it was done in silence. Gavin was lost in thought the entire drive… as was I. Gavin drove with his jaw tight, one hand gripping the wheel and the other holding mine like he thought I’d disappear if he let go.I stared out the windo







