LOGINOn our way home, we stopped at a shop brimming with vibrant candies, chocolate bars, and treats in various shapes and sizes. Chloe's eyes widened in delight; candy was undoubtedly her weakness. She peered through the glass, contemplating her choices. Bruce stood beside me, arms crossed, both of us o
Ace…My feet were resting on the desk shared by Bella and me, our office now organized and neat, though I knew it wouldn’t last long. I had spent the early hours sorting through paperwork and issuing directives. As I brought a cigarette to my lips, I inhaled the acrid smoke, watching it swirl and gr
I appreciated Chloe's charming nature; she had stunning dark brown hair and a mature demeanor, yet she could be quite mischievous. It became clear that she had inherited my personality traits. Whenever she threw a fit, it was incredibly amusing. Ace, however, did not share my amusement; he seemed to
Richard shook his head disapprovingly at Ryder, clearly unhappy with how easily he succumbed to Chloe's antics. As for me, I didn’t mind at all. Ryder was her uncle, and he could spoil her if he wished. The food arrived, and I took a sip of my wine. Laughter filled the air as everyone enjoyed themse
Bella…I urged the maids to hurry up with the dining room as we were busy setting it up. Only the finest cutlery and crystal glasses were to be utilized. The table was to be adorned with white tablecloths and red placemats. I moved gracefully around the room in a black dress that accentuated my figu
“You have created a family, my love.” I returned her smile, gently rubbing her shoulder as I looked down at the way she cradled her so effortlessly. She traced a finger through her dark hair. "She’s going to look like you," she said with a soft chuckle. "What have you decided?" I asked, feeling a se
Willow… If I had expected things to change between Adrian and me after that out-of-this-world kind of kiss, I was sorely mistaken. Oh, yeah, I didn’t tell you what happened after we were ready to kiss. Here, let me give you a recap of what happened. Flash back… I was starting to feel tired, and I
I knew she was right but I didn’t want to cause problems between the family. They have been through a lot together and I would hate to be the one who caused them to drift apart. I glance at my time and smile at Maureen. “Look at the time. You are going to be late if you don’t hurry up.” She looked
As we took a seat next to where the children were playing, I could feel his eyes on me. But every time I looked up, he looked away. “What?” I asked, amused. “Nothing.” “Then why are you staring at me?” “I wasn’t staring at you,” he said defensively. "You can take a picture; it lasts longer, and
Willow… We arrived at a beautiful lake as Adrian brought the horse to a stop. He helped me get off and took my hand, leading me down the road. “It’s beautiful,” I whispered, looking at all the flowers that were in the field, making it look like a painting. “It is.” We were laying on a blanket tha







