LOGINAnd now…He was pregnant with a baby girl.She was due in a couple of months.And honestly?I had never seen Reed so happy in my entire life.Ever since his pregnancy was confirmed, he had been absolutely glowing.It was adorable.Sometimes I had to stop myself from laughing when he excitedly ramble
Amber But my family wasn’t the only blessing that had come from the past year.There were so many other joys to reminisce about.Like Reed.Just remembering everything he had gone through made my chest tighten.Reed had survived the treatment.Even now, it still felt incredible to say that.He had
AmberOne year laterThe last twelve months had been the craziest but best that I had ever had. That was the only way to put it because though there were bad times, there were a lot of miracles as well.A lot of miracles.When I thought about everything that had happened over the past year, my chest
AmberI whined in sheer frustration, my hips bucking upward to try and force him in. "Rayne, please!"He did it a few more times, a low chuckle vibrating in his throat as he watched me writhe. The teasing only heightened my arousal to a fever pitch; every time our organs brushed, little jolts of sta
AmberThe air in the room was thick, heavy with the cloying, sweet scent of my rising heat and the dark, musky undertone of Rayne’s Alpha pheromones. My heart was a frantic drum against my ribs as Rayne led me toward the bed, his grip on me firm yet possessing a reverent gentleness. When my knees fi
I rolled my eyes, but a smile tugged at my lips.We sat down to eat, the conversation flowing easily between us. It was the kind of relaxed, comfortable chatter that only came with safety and trust—little jokes, small observations, random stories from the day.It wasn’t until halfway through dinner
Her arms crossed tightly over her chest.“We could take her to the park. Or the movies. Even just a weekend lunch. I just think it’d be good for her to have time with both of us. As a family. Even if we’re… not—”Amber’s expression snapped cold.“You’re pushing it, Rayne,” she warned, voice sharp an
AmberRayne pulled the car smoothly into the parking lot, and the moment I saw the boutique’s pretentious gold signage, I felt my stomach turn. It was the kind of store that didn’t even bother listing prices on its display windows because if you had to ask, you clearly didn’t belong. Everything from
Amber I fumbled. “I—I’m fine. And you?”Really, Amber? That’s the best you could do?Erlan laughed, deep and boyish. “I’m doing great, as you can see. The years have been kind to you.” He gave me an appreciative once-over, his smile widening. “I almost can’t believe you used to be skin and bones. B
She blinked up at me, hope lighting her face. “Really?”I nodded, holding her close again. “Yes, baby. I cross my heart.”She let out a happy giggle and threw her arms around my neck again. “I love you too, Daddy. I missed you a lot.”I tightened my arms around her. “I missed you too, my angel. And







