LOGIN“Yes, I am,” I answer quietly, my heart still hammering from Cade's interrogation.“I’m Dr. Kapoor. But you can just call me Dr. K.”He powers on the large ultrasound machine next to the bed and pulls a rolling stool up beside me.“So, I hear you had a little nausea and vomiting this morning. Any ot
By the time I finish setting up the private appointment and lock my phone screen, I look back down to find she’s fallen fast asleep. The exhaustion of the past twenty-four hours has finally claimed her. She looks completely peaceful and relaxed, the harsh lines of stress smoothed away from her foreh
Cade’s POVI walk away from the dining table, leaving Harper with not only a warning, but a promise. I will tear the entire world apart if I have to in order to find her if she tries to run again. I would prefer to keep her locked away in my home, perfectly safe from Scarfo and the rest of the dange
My cheeks burn. I guiltily set down the rest of the bun on a porcelain plate and pour myself a mug of hot tea instead.“Okay, that makes sense,” I tell him, wiping my mouth with a linen napkin.He continues, “You also can’t continue skipping meals. I’ve noticed you seem to do that quite often.”I wi
Harper’s POVThe next morning, I wake up slowly, surfacing from the deepest, most relaxing sleep I’ve had in months.For a moment, I just lie there, tangled in the incredibly soft, expensive silk sheets of my new bed. I stare up at the vaulted, gold-painted ceiling, and the crushing events of yester
I am completely overwhelmed by this quiet, domestic kindness. I quickly slip out of my towel and pull the pajamas on, the soft fabric clinging to my damp skin.A heavy, prickling sensation crawls up the back of my neck. I feel as though I’m being watched.I slowly look over my shoulder and freeze. C
It wasn’t glamorous or easy work, in fact my job was mainly running errands or dirty work.My job as an assistant was to have countless things thrown at me and make sure they were completed. The pay was pretty comfortable even if the work was hard and I was hoping to work towards a sales position.I
Cade cleared his throat and snapped his gaze away, immediately removing his hand from my thigh while putting some distance between us.Truthfully, I wished in the moment for him to put his hands on me again—that was the first time anyone had their hands on me since I ended things with Cade, and that
Cade sent the tattooed man a glare and pulled out a checkbook from his pocket. He quickly scribbled out something onto it then held it out to the man emotionlessly.“There, that should cover the debt.” Cade said then motioned with his head towards. “It should also cover the price of the life I just
Harper’s POV“Let me remind you, Harper,” Cade growled, “I’m not that simple, kind country boy I once was. I’m a mafia don and there’s a correct way to speak to me.”He released my hands and slowly brought his arms down beside my head, not moving anything else.“Your attitude…your manner…” He contin







