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 stepped out of the bathroom and froze when I saw a mug on the nightstand with an assortment of sweeteners. It wasn’t there earlier when I first walked into this room. I glanced in the mug, and it was tea.I put some sugar in the tea, knowing Spencer must have put it in here for me. He was thought
Judy’s POVI woke up the next morning alone in Gavin’s bed. I knew he had a lot to do today, especially with the rogue threat, but from the morning light cascading through the closed curtains, it was early. I honestly thought maybe he’d want to see me this morning. Being alone, I felt a little aband
I slipped the shirt over my head and allowed it to fall over my body. It rested just at my knees, fitting me like a loose dress.My stomach growled. I was hungry, which meant my baby was hungry.After I left Gavin’s room, I padded down the hallway. The mansion sounded so quiet without there being an
I looked up at him, trying to analyze his face.“Why the sudden surprises?” I asked him. “Why now?”He studied me for a moment.“I realized what I almost lost.” I blinked at him as he reached his hand out to touch mine, his fingers brushing across mine. “I’m not going to make that mistake again. I p







