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 did…” she replied, and then she looked at Gavin. “I also know your father stole what wasn’t meant to be stolen. Your family had cost mine a great deal.”“My father's crimes are not mine to bear,” he said sharply, his eyes narrowed. “How do we even know you are telling us the truth? You want us to
Judy’s POVIrene was still seated in the ballroom when I returned; only this time, she was sipping on her tea and looking much calmer. When she saw me, her expression softened a bit, and I could see the apology in her eyes.“Where’s Selene Blackwell?” She asked, glancing behind me at the doorway wit
“I had Gavin with me,” I told her, glancing over my shoulder at Gavin, who stood behind us, giving us a moment to talk.She nodded.“Yeah, but we don’t know this Coraline person. For all I know, she’s this all-powerful witch who wanted to cause you harm. She didn’t do anything to you, did she?”I sh
Judy’s POVThere was one woman in this world who knew exactly what had happened 23 years ago in that hospital. One woman who took part in what had happened and probably could answer all the questions that I had. One woman who disappeared because of what had happened.Coraline Blackwell, Zachary’s si







