LOGINShare
30 - Aurora
Last Updated:
2025-04-30 21:34:04
Miss LThank you so much for reading! All constructive comments and gems are appreciated. I can’t interact here. If you would like to join in the conversation you can find me on the socials, the clock app is where I frequent and the Fbook is where I post publishing updates. Miss. L. Writes. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. For permission requests, contact Miss L Writes.
Related chapters
The Last Minute Bride 31 - Aurora
31 - AuroraI woke up in the softest bed I have ever been in. It took me a minute to figure out I wasn’t at home and then another to remember why I wasn’t at home. I looked around and Nathan was nowhere in the bedroom. So I took a moment to look around before I went and explored his house to find him.The queen sized bed is so comfortable and I am surrounded by pillows. It’s like its own island in the middle of this room with light sheer curtains hanging from the four posts. Definitely a feminie touch, I make a mental note to ask about it.Everything is in soft whites and creams, very modern and clean. There are pops of burgundy or a dark red in places. It’s hard to tell with the muted light from the windows. I slide out of bed to keep exploring and realize I am in an oversized t-shirt. When did I change? The plush off white carpet is so soft on my bare feet, I could lay on the floor and fall back to sleep. I find my way to the en suite bathroom that is huge and decide to ta
Last Updated : 2025-05-01The Last Minute Bride 32 - Aurora
32 - AuroraLeaning against the door I let the angry tears fall. I don’t know what I expected or why this is bothering me so much. I know I signed up for an arranged marriage to a stanger. I should have figured a guy who needs to be set up with a wife has the need for a reason. I slide down the door taking deeps breaths. I need a plan, that is the only thing keeping me from completely losing my sh*t over someone who doesn’t deserve it. What is my next move? I don’t have anyone to call. Mia is safe and I won’t bring her into this any further than she already has been. And she needs to stay as far away from Sullivan Westfield as I can manage. There is literally no one else. My parents can’t help me and they wouldn’t since I cut them off. Gabriel is useless and even if we had split amicably he wouldn’t lift a finger to help me. I am stuck here with no job. I have no idea where my phone and laptop are, I realize as I scan the room with fresh eyes.This room was designed for a woman, for N
Last Updated : 2025-05-02The Last Minute Bride 33 - Nathan
33 - NathanI don’t think I have ever considered homicide before, but Sullivan, Preston and whoever the f*ck they have downstairs have crossed a line. The only reason I’m able to walk away is because Aurora didn’t say she was leaving. She said she needs space and that she signed up for this, whatever ‘this’ means. And a f*cking fertility doctor? Not a chance. If we have a kids it’s going to be the old fashioned way. I have not waited for this woman for two years, just to have Sullivan and Preston f*ck it up. I need Brandon and Sam to get to the bottom of whatever it is they are after with this marriage.I walk by the kitchen where Toni is busy working away, the only one in the room. I continue to my grandfather and uncle’s wing of the manor. They’re not in the sitting room or offices, but I hardly expected that. Neither use the offices over here if they can help it, preferring to set themselves up in the main office, my office, to make themselves feel important. The billiards room, li
Last Updated : 2025-05-06The Last Minute Bride 1 - Aurora
Ch 1 - Aurora“Oh my god, Lexi, this place is amazing! I cannot believe I am here right now!” I try not to scream too loud into the phone locked between my ear and shoulder as I clumsily pull my luggage through the suite door.“You’re such a b*tch, I wish you could have brought a plus one. Why is your boss so stingy?” Lexi whines at me through the phone.“Oh stop, you know I am only here for three days and the time I have to myself will be minimal at best. And you would be stuck schlepping something for them, not relaxing. Lady Corleone only spends money on herself and her daughter. I am here because the business deal we are completing needs me in person according to Lady C, otherwise, I would have video conferenced into the meeting from home.”I finally get all my things into the room since the hotel staff is busy with Lady C and Mallory’s belongings, which required its own form of transportation.“She only has you video conference so you can’t distract any of the hot guys from Mall
Last Updated : 2025-02-23The Last Minute Bride 2 - Nathan
2 - Nathan“I really need you to stop throwing me at every woman with a nice pair of legs, Grandfather.” I say huffing my annoyance. I kept myself off-screen for the duration of the meeting on purpose. This is my grandfather’s way of scoping out the merchandise before we arrive and getting a game plan together for how to proceed with negotiations but I had a good view of the women in the room and my grandfather did notice my attention being taken by the young woman off to the side of the room. She kept herself off camera for most of our time and I only had a partial view when she couldn’t avoid being on camera. No doubt she is part of the actual brains behind this merger. The way Lady Corleone kept looking her way to confirm information was a huge tell. It was very sly, I have to hand it to them. Lady Corleone has a way with words and it appeared as though she was giving direction to the woman, but if you paid attention to the subtleties, it was, in fact, the reverse. I have alwa
Last Updated : 2025-02-23The Last Minute Bride 3 - Aurora
3- AuroraI wake up before dawn too excited to be near the ocean to sleep more than a few hours. After some thought and pacing in my room, I decide it is probably a safe bet that everyone drank far too much last night and I should be able to run on the beach as the sun rises this morning. My boss and her daughter are never up this early, I can only hope the Westfield guys are the same type of night owls. I need to get out of this room and move.I shoot an email off to Gabriel, letting him know how everything is going. With the time change and the schedule Lady C likes me to keep, I probably won’t have an actual conversation with him the three days I am here. I sigh as I scope the hallway before walking out towards the elevators. I don’t know where any of Westfield’s team is staying and I don’t want to be caught in my workout gear by any of them. Lady C would lose her mind. If there was access to a service elevator, that is what I would use.Once I’m safely hidden away heading down to
Last Updated : 2025-02-23The Last Minute Bride 4 - Nathan
4 - NathanI knew the moment she hit the ground she was Lady C’s assistant. There was no mistaking that body, even though she tried to hide her body under her pantsuit. It was fitted and yet oversized. Clearly, she is not supposed to detract from Mallory during a meeting. Unfortunately, Mallory has nothing on this woman. She looks even hotter all sweaty in mismatched workout clothes. She didn’t dress to impress, she dressed to get the job done.I couldn’t help teasing her when we got back to the hotel. She said she had a boyfriend, but I did not miss the way she eyef*cked me after I helped her up from the beach. Whatever her boyfriend is doing, it’s all wrong and she’s not satisfied. Maybe while we are here I can remedy that for her and blow off some of my own steam. It would be a win-win for both of us. This whole merger is my grandfather’s thing, so I will probably never see her again after this anyway. Now I just have to figure out how to keep Mallory away from me and all will b
Last Updated : 2025-03-13The Last Minute Bride 5 - Nathan
5 - NathanMe: What are you up to?A: Seriously? Shouldn’t you be down at dinner or a club? You don’t strike me as a sit-around-with-no-plans kind of guy.Finally, an answer.Me: No, and I could say the same thing about you. We both have better things to do with our time than clubbing. What are you up to? Clearly, your boyfriend isn’t doing his job well.A: What’s that supposed to mean?Me: If you were mine, you would be too busy to text another guy.A: What do you mean busy? Besides we don’t like talking on the phone.Me: That’s his first mistake, you shouldn’t be able to talk. You should be screaming.A: Definitely NOT having this conversation with you.Me: You’re not having this conversation with anyone…and that seems like a waste of an evening.A: We are in different time zones. He’s probably still working.Me: Why does that matter?A: He’s not going to stop in the middle of his workday to have phone s*x.I hit the video call button, hoping she’ll answer. This conversation needs t
Last Updated : 2025-03-18
Latest chapter
The Last Minute Bride 33 - Nathan
33 - NathanI don’t think I have ever considered homicide before, but Sullivan, Preston and whoever the f*ck they have downstairs have crossed a line. The only reason I’m able to walk away is because Aurora didn’t say she was leaving. She said she needs space and that she signed up for this, whatever ‘this’ means. And a f*cking fertility doctor? Not a chance. If we have a kids it’s going to be the old fashioned way. I have not waited for this woman for two years, just to have Sullivan and Preston f*ck it up. I need Brandon and Sam to get to the bottom of whatever it is they are after with this marriage.I walk by the kitchen where Toni is busy working away, the only one in the room. I continue to my grandfather and uncle’s wing of the manor. They’re not in the sitting room or offices, but I hardly expected that. Neither use the offices over here if they can help it, preferring to set themselves up in the main office, my office, to make themselves feel important. The billiards room, li
The Last Minute Bride 32 - Aurora
32 - AuroraLeaning against the door I let the angry tears fall. I don’t know what I expected or why this is bothering me so much. I know I signed up for an arranged marriage to a stanger. I should have figured a guy who needs to be set up with a wife has the need for a reason. I slide down the door taking deeps breaths. I need a plan, that is the only thing keeping me from completely losing my sh*t over someone who doesn’t deserve it. What is my next move? I don’t have anyone to call. Mia is safe and I won’t bring her into this any further than she already has been. And she needs to stay as far away from Sullivan Westfield as I can manage. There is literally no one else. My parents can’t help me and they wouldn’t since I cut them off. Gabriel is useless and even if we had split amicably he wouldn’t lift a finger to help me. I am stuck here with no job. I have no idea where my phone and laptop are, I realize as I scan the room with fresh eyes.This room was designed for a woman, for N
The Last Minute Bride 31 - Aurora
31 - AuroraI woke up in the softest bed I have ever been in. It took me a minute to figure out I wasn’t at home and then another to remember why I wasn’t at home. I looked around and Nathan was nowhere in the bedroom. So I took a moment to look around before I went and explored his house to find him.The queen sized bed is so comfortable and I am surrounded by pillows. It’s like its own island in the middle of this room with light sheer curtains hanging from the four posts. Definitely a feminie touch, I make a mental note to ask about it.Everything is in soft whites and creams, very modern and clean. There are pops of burgundy or a dark red in places. It’s hard to tell with the muted light from the windows. I slide out of bed to keep exploring and realize I am in an oversized t-shirt. When did I change? The plush off white carpet is so soft on my bare feet, I could lay on the floor and fall back to sleep. I find my way to the en suite bathroom that is huge and decide to ta
The Last Minute Bride 30 - Aurora
30 - Aurora“Don’t worry, I might give her back to you, eventually.” Denise snickers as she marches us straight through the house to a back deck that overlooks a large yard leading to a lake.“Oh wow! This is so beautiful.” The view is gorgeous. Lush green lawn and a glassy lake large enough to look very peaceful, but I can still see the other bank. The houses are also close enough to have comfortable neighbors, but not so close that you lose the effect of being alone. I find myself walking to the edge of the deck and holding the railing and just listening to the sounds of nature around me.“Do you like it?” I hear a husky voice in my ear as arms wrap around my waist.I nod, not wanting to break the silence.“Would you like something like this?” He asks after a few moments of standing here with me.“I’ve never really thought about it. I have always lived in a condo in the city because that’s where my job was and I traveled so much that it didn't seem practical to have something l
The Last Minute Bride 29 - Nathan & Aurora
29 - NathanI am ready to kill my best friend. I had not planned on telling her I have been looking for her obsessively like a lovesick puppy since the day she disappeared…ever. He and Sam are the only ones I told about that night and I didn’t give them all the details, just enough to help them understand how special she is. She is like no one I have ever met before. She treated me like a person not a bank account and had no idea who Nathan Westfield the celebrity or brand name was. Even after the merger with Lady C’s company we never had any contact. But I was able to see how she worked and what she’s able to accomplish with that mind of hers. I know she was dedicated to that tool of a boyfriend and gave him far more time than he deserved, but she worked on projects for our combined enterprises and should have had brief run-ins in some capacity with me, but nothing. No matter how much time I forced myself to be in proximity with Lady C and Mallory inside their company I never saw Au
The Last Minute Bride 28 - Aurora
28 - AuroraOnce I get half way, I change my focus to Nathan, who has a smile on his face. It’s subtle, but all for me. I’m glad he can’t see my face. I’m still conflicted about the idea of what Mia was meant for today, and that the only reason any plans have changed are because of my involvement. His eyes never once wandered from me, like I was the only person in the room. I use that focus to propel me forward.As I got to the front, both Mia and Brandon turned front before the focus changed from me to everyone at the altar.As I get to Nathan, he steps forward and offers me his arm to help me up the stairs to the top, before reaching for my veil. I stop him with a hand, anyone here who has any idea what’s going on, won’t think it stange that I keep my face covered. I want the reveal to be at the last possible second.He leans in and whispers, “You are so beautiful.” I can’t help the smile that spreads across my face. I don’t know when someone, that isn’t my father, has said that las
The Last Minute Bride 27 - Aurora
27 - Aurora I stuff down my frustrations and put on my best smile. I have to go through with this now more than ever. I won’t let Mia anywhere near Sullivan Westfield or his son. Mis squeezes my hand. I’m not sure if she heard or understood what was being discussed, but we are here together. Mia helps me get my veil in place before the limo door is opened. We climb out and I refuse to look at or make contact with Nathan, my emotions are all over the place and I need space. As we are let in the back door, Nathan nods to a person I can only assume is an employee of sorts.“Will you please take my fiance to her place and keep everyone away from her until after the ceremony. Mia, I will have you stay with Brandon. He can keep you hidden better” With no further instructions, I am lead away with no companion.The woman in front of me must have done her research because she seems to know every secret passage and hallway. We see no one on our way to the back of the church and she has me pl
The Last Minute Bride 26 - Aurora
26 AuroraWe stepped up to the limo and Nathan handed me in helping me with my dress. Mia looks completely confused when we all pile in together.Once we are all comfortable and acquainted we use the 30 minute drive to get each other caught up on my break up with Gabriel, how Mia and I met and the plan Mia and I came up with to get her out of getting married.“So how are we going to play this out when we get there?” Brandon asks. “I don’t feel like your grandfather cares either way, really. He just wanted you to get married and have a kid in a hurry.” He looks at Nathan. “I think he liked the idea of having someone young to mentor and guide a bit, but that was probably an added benefit for him pairing you to someone as young as Mia. No offense Mia.” He adds as an afterthought.“We expected some kind of drama no matter what. I should be the only one to walk down the aisle, my veil was designed to obscure quite a bit and hopefully all of the focus will be on me until I get to you all a
The Last Minute Bride 25 - Nathan
25 - NathanWhen the photographer tells us she has all that she needs Aurora pulls away from me quickly not making eye contact. Maybe the moment I thought we shared was just for me. She focuses on the photographers camera when she speaks next. “How do we want to do this, because I’m sure your grandfather is going to have a lot to say and so will Mia’s mother.” She grimaces, finally looking up at me. “I know it was risky to make her my bridesmaid, but right now she needs to be protected from all of this. She needs to be near me until it all blows over.”“Wait, she’s here?! Now you know someone is going to try and force her and I to marry right?” I run my fingers through my hair as my heart drops again and this time it isn’t a good feeling. My grandfather with try and force the situation to his benefit, which is Mia as my wife. He wants to control her, that much is a given with this situation.“I thought you had a mind of your own and could choose for yourself?” She bites back, she’s eas
