LOGIN“Are you out of your mind?” Carter said tightly. “I can’t just walk away from this.”“Then I suggest you put in a word with your superiors, claiming that there is nothing worth investigating about the Marcellos anymore,” he grated. “Oh, and one more thing.”“What?” he barked out. Shockingly, I wat
Layla “You stole all of the pictures?!” I shouted.I had no idea what to expect when Aldo told me that he had a plan to have my medical license reinstated. After he helped me get my bags sorted out from my returning back home, he dragged me to the office and bent down to the large safe that was s
What really caused my heart to skip several beats was when the pink tip of her tongue licked along her bottom lip. Something was stirring within the caverns of my chest. It caused a fiery heat to engulf my heart and lungs.I wanted this woman. I wanted her in a way that only a hidden part of myself
Ethan “I didn’t think you’d agree to meet with me,” I said.“Believe me, neither did I,” Stasia admitted plainly.The moment I found out that Layla had returned to the Marcellos, I asked Aldo for Stasia’s number. I reached out to her with the hopes that she would be willing to talk.As I suspected,
“Hello, sweetheart,” I said. “How are you, how was your long weekend?”“It was nice,” he said quietly. “Dad and I spent time together.”I gave him a smile and nodded. “That’s good.”“Are you better now?” he asked bluntly.I clenched my jaw, catching whatever immediate answer was trying to come out.
Layla The morning we were set to head back to New York, I repacked my bags and brought them downstairs. While Eva was busy wiping down on the counters in the kitchen, I noticed Stasia standing out on the back deck.She was leaning against the railing, overlooking the gorgeous ocean view. I instantl
Without another word, Layla turned on her heels and left the room. I knew what I had to do. As I started to make my way to the door, I heard Carlo’s voice speak out.“Where are you going?” he asked.I hadn’t bothered to hold back my sneer. “As if that’s any of your fucking business,” I said tightly.
“For how long?” I whispered.“As of right now, the suspension is permanent.”Oh my God. My throat grew dry, till it became impossible to swallow. My heart felt like it had been torn out of my chest. The last piece of myself that set me apart from the darkness that was my current life.That clinic I’
Layla I stared blankly at Agent Carter, waiting for him to further explain his statement. What the hell was he getting at? Clearly, this wasn’t just some routine interrogation.All traces of amusement had vanished from his features. Before, it was easy to see that he was getting a kick out of toyin
Layla“Mommy?”I froze.My hand was still wrapped firmly around the handle of the blade Vanessa had threatened me with just minutes ago. But I made no immediate move to use it.The soft, innocent sound of my own child’s voice broke through the air and struck me like a stray bullet to the back. All t







