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 POVI felt sick to my stomach as the plane descended. It meant that we were almost home… Nan called just before the plane took off in Jeremy’s territory to tell me that there were a large number of protesters outside the villa, led by Olivia and some of her friends.My stomach knotted at the
She nodded and nibbled on her lower lip.“Is it wrong that I feel as though I barely know her?”“Probably because you don’t,” Gavin said, shaking his head. “Did you know she used to go by the Alias Rachel?”They both blinked and looked at one another, frowns marring their lips.“What?” Selene asked,
Judy’s POVWaking up felt different. It wasn’t painful like I expected it to be, and I didn’t feel foggy. I just felt different. My fingers were the first to move, and then the rest of my hands, before I thought of the cushioned bed I was lying on. I recognized the scent of the room and the soft fee
Judy’s POV Gavin returned to the villa later that night, and he looked exhausted. Nan and Erik had already left, Nan returning to Chester and Erik returning to his mother and sister. I ended up telling Gavin everything that I found out, even though he was practically half asleep. When I told him







