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
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
Judy’s POVI stared dumbfounded at Cora, my heart heavy in my chest. I couldn’t believe what I was being told. My entire body was numb; I could hardly even feel Gavin rubbing my back, trying to soothe me, trying to bring me back to the present moment.Cora was quiet for a long while; she was staring
Judy’s POVThe drive home was longer than expected; Gavin kept glancing at me periodically like he expected me to just vanish at any moment. I felt like I might if I were to be honest with myself. I felt like I was about to sink into the chair and allow the world to swallow me whole. I felt breakabl
Then again, it did put a target on their back, so maybe I was wrong. Perhaps this was a secret that I had just spoken out loud.“And what do you know about Lila’s powers?” She asked; she didn’t sound upset, more curious than anything.“Pretty much what everyone else knows,” I admitted. “Since you ca







