ログインMaya's POV "Okay, girl, I need you to make sure all of the food is set up over there. I love how you did the lighting. These uplights look gorgeous." As I walked past my coordinator, who was putting the final touches on the decorations and directing where the food should go, I let out a satisfied sigh. My studio looked beautiful. Tempest's sister, Lorna, was supposed to stop by early. She had printed out a few photos of her artwork at Walgreens photo so I could look over them before everyone arrived. Hopefully she made it in time. I glanced at the clock. Two o'clock. The exhibit started at four. Thank God my daughter was staying with Grandma Mabel along with Sienna's kids and Keisha's daughter. It was probably going to be complete chaos over there, but Grandpa Thomas was there, and so was Sabrina, Kole and Knox's mom. Between all of them, the kids would be perfectly fine. At least that was one less thing for me to worry about. As Courtney continued overseeing the setup, I he
Isla's POVIt's Friday.And that fucking event is tomorrow.Tomorrow.The Art Show.The one being held at Maya's studio.The one everybody keeps talking about.The one I swore I wasn't going to.And yet...Here I am.Going.Because the more I thought about it, the more I realized there was no way in hell I was sitting at home wondering what was happening.Nope.I wanted to see it with my own eyes.I wanted to see Shane's face when I walked through those doors.I wanted to see hers too.I took a deep breath and rubbed my temples as I stared at my computer screen.Work.Just work.Anything to keep my mind occupied, because if I let myself think too long, I'd spiral, and I was tired of spiraling.The week had been miserable enough.Ever since Shane came back, he had spent practically no time around me.Every evening he picked up the kids.Every evening he took them somewhere.Every evening they came home smiling and talking about their day and he would leave around 9 pm.And every evenin
Keisha’s POVMy day honestly hadn’t been that bad.And I was starting to think it was because the security guards who had been in cahoots with whoever had been pulling all this little bullshit at work had finally realized the walls were closing in.Everybody had been on their best behavior.No weird looks.No strange comments.No mysterious gifts.Nothing.Still, I couldn't focus on that right now.I had to focus on getting this damn vomiting under control.As I walked out to my rental and climbed inside, I sighed.My car was still in the shop.But honestly?This rental was nice as hell.I rested my hands on the steering wheel and smiled.A Rivian.I liked it.I was even considering putting a little pressure on Kole to help me trade my SUV in because there was no way I wanted to spend all day sitting in a dealership while pregnant.This truck was comfortable.Quiet.Smooth.And electric.That part still shocked me.But after driving it for a few days, I could definitely see the appeal
Kole's POVAs Thursday rolled around, nothing big had happened.No more Akeisha.My Keisha was doing really well. After we attend Maya's art show on Saturday, we were heading out of town for a little while before jumping back into work. Then next week, I had to prepare because Keisha's mother, her brother, his wife, and their two kids were coming to visit.Hopefully, they'd love our place.We had plenty of room for them.My house wasn't as big as Knox's or even Crandon's, but hopefully they'd be comfortable enough. I mean, it was still a five-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom home.Still, it just wasn't as big as my brother's.Honestly, I was already looking for something bigger.Especially with one kid and another one on the way.Hell, maybe three more after that.Who knows?I was down for whatever.As I looked over the mountain of paperwork sitting on my desk, I sighed and got my ass to work.Before I knew it, there was a knock on my office door."Come in."The door opened, and Maver
Crandon's POVAfter the beautiful day, or what I call a not so boring Monday, and after we all attended Kole's impromptu wedding, I was still on cloud nine.But I was also nervous.Very nervous.Nervous about Diana, Tempest's mom, and Lorna, Tempest's sister, meeting my parents.Yes, we changed the dinner from Sunday to Wednesday.Why?Because we had the wedding on Monday.And of course my parents went. To Kole, my parents are basically his aunt and uncle. My mom, Stella, and my father, Charles, have been there since the day he was born.So everybody was going to be there.Even though Tempest didn't come to the impromptu wedding and her mom and sister spent the day exploring the city, I figured Wednesday would be the perfect night. My mom always cooks enough food to feed an army on Wednesdays anyway.So now we're standing outside my parents' house.And I'm nervous as a hooker in church.I'm just hoping and praying everything goes well.Silas, Chase, and Pam should be here with baby Me
Kole's POVAs everyone started announcing that it was time to head over to the restaurant, I looked over at my beautiful wife, who was still fidgeting with her dress.I honestly didn't understand what the problem was.The dress looked gorgeous on her.Keisha walked over carrying baby Mabel and sighed."Do you think I should change?"I frowned."Why?"She looked down at herself."I mean... this was my wedding dress."I laughed."Babe, it's not really a wedding dress.""Yes it is.""No, it's a dress that you got married in. There's a difference."She chuckled."I know, but mentally it feels like I'm walking around in my wedding dress all day."I wrapped my arms around her waist."If you want to change, then change."She stared at me for a second before shaking her head."No. I'm gonna keep it on. It's cute."I grinned."Exactly."I leaned down and kissed her beautiful lips.I still couldn't believe this woman was my wife.My wife.Keisha Michaels.Damn.That sounded good.And she looked
Isla’s POVBy the time I pull up to the school, my stomach is already tight.It’s not because of traffic. Or work. Or the kids.It’s the feeling.That low, nagging certainty sitting in my gut, whispering that Shane is not working late. Again.I sigh as I shift the van into park. I could follow him.
Shane’s POVBeep. Beep. Beep. Beep.My hand reaches for my phone on instinct, but I can’t move.There’s a soft, warm weight pressed against my chest.I crack one eye open and look down.Maya.Still sprawled on top of me, naked, peaceful, completely out of it. Soft snores slipping from her lips like
Isla’s POVI wake up after falling asleep on the couch and the first thing I do is reach for my phone.1:03 a.m.I stare at the screen longer than I needed to.My husband, Shane, has always been home by 12 o’clock am on a Saturday night for the last thirteen years. We’ve been together since I was s
Explicit Scenes AheadShane's povThe mattress dipped under my weight, and I looked up to find Maya smirking down at me. That look, bold, and unapologetic sent a jolt through me that had nothing to do with the bed beneath us."Take off that t-shirt," she commanded, her voice a low purr.I didn't







