LOGIN“Mom and I were planning to play later,” Alexis said. “You can too if you want.” “Really? Thanks,” Caden immediately brightened. “…So you based the décor on the diner you used to work in,” Macey said after listening to Ava’s brief retelling of her past. “Were you thinki
Silas’s embrace tightened. He hated thinking about the trials she went through without him. Ava leaned against him relishing his comfort and support. Their past was not as important as their future. “You two aren’t going to go all kissy-face, right?” Theo asked. “We’re in public and
Two Months Later The restaurant was lively. Guests had been arriving for the past two hours eager for a unique dining experience. The staff was well-trained providing exceptional service despite the rush. They had been drilled in their duties by the restaurant’s manager, a tyrant the
She nodded. “Going down?” Silas repeated. “Just what have you three planned now?” “It was more like a hunch,” Lexi said. “Sean found something real interesting when he deep-dived Ryker Holdings. So we asked Duncan to keep an eye on someone, just in case.” “D
“Late? A test for what?” Silas asked not following. “Are you serious?” Tracy snorted a laugh. “Ava, you’re going to have to be a little clearer,” Opal chuckled. “Remember, it’s his first time.” Silas glanced from one to the other even more confused. Looking
“There you three are,” Tracy said as the trio returned to the party. “We were just about to send the search party to find you.” “Auntie Tracy, you’re so silly,” Alexis giggled. “How are you feeling mom?” Ava hugged her tight but Alexis didn’t feel any tension or strain in
Macey stirred. It was late. A glance at the clock confirmed it was one o’clock. She sighed, wondering what had woken her. Turning, she looked for Julius, only to find his side of the bed empty. Startled, she sat up. Was that why she had woken?She took careful stock of the room. Nothing seemed out
Julius set her back on her feet, still not breaking their kiss. She was his again and he was never letting go. Never. Finally releasing her lips, he hugged her close. Nothing and no one would ever come between them. “I love you, Macey. I always have. I always will.” “I
Augustus sighed, his tired gaze settled on the baby asleep in the hospital cradle placed beside Macey’s bed. In Europe, hospitals encouraged mothers to breastfeed and care for their infants immediately if there were no worrying complications preventing it. It was a mentality American hospitals, lar
Having known so many women like that in his past, it was enough to enrage him. Instead of asking her about the rumors, he simply turned his back on her. Was it the overwhelming sense of betrayal that someone he deemed a close friend would do that to him or the idea his entire family had been duped?







