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
The pain in my chest grew to unimaginable depths, I was certain it was going to tear me in half. In the dark recesses of my mind, a hidden part of me wished that it would. I wasn’t happy with what my life had become.The ongoing violence and threat of some kind of enemy. Minor families wanted to ris
“Mine,” I bit out.Everyone turned to glance at me.“And you are?”“Layla Marcello.”The captain narrowed his eyes and stepped forward. “I believe I recognize you...Aren’t you one of the leading surgeons at the hospital?”“Yes.”“So, it was your child that was taken?” I nodded my head. “Why, may I a
“I’m not sure,” I told him. “I’ll go and check on her in a little while. I’m sure she’s just been catching up on some much-needed sleep.”Goddamnit. I knew very well that wasn’t the case. A huge part of me was hoping that Layla was actually resting and not purposely lying in bed to avoid the rest of
Layla A burning hole seared through my heart. I could feel it spreading throughout the rest of my chest, wanting to consume everything in its wake.I hadn’t realized how far I was dangling off the edge of my stability until I’d actually spoken the words aloud.‘...My medical license has been revoke







