Lahat ng Kabanata ng FANGS AND ROSES: Kabanata 171 - Kabanata 180

Her Parent's Arrival Roman's POV The next morning, Caspian came early and we went into the study to discuss things. The morning was bright and early as we settled down into the study chairs. Caspian started shuffling through papers, straight to work. I huddled over my desk too. My mind was still foggy from a restless night, but the urgency of our situation kept me alert. I ran a hand through my hair, feeling exhausted even though I'd barely started the day's work. "Any news from Melissa's phone?" I asked him, my voice slightly coarse from restlessness. Caspian nodded, and his usually carefree expression was replaced by a grim determination as he spoke. "Yeah, and it's not good. You know Melissa. She's been running her mouth, telling her friends you've gone beyond your limits." He filled me in, his face still concerned on the papers before him. I raised an eyebrow. "Oh? What did she say?" I asked him. "She's spinning quite the tale," Caspian continued, leaning back

A Breath Of Fresh Air Hayley's POV As Bree and I finished our call with Jane, we continued to chat over the recent development on her coffee shop. "I'm thinking of opening another branch." She said, delighted. I couldn't help but join in her joy. "Oh that's great! At where?" I asked her with immense happiness about her progress. She had begun to tell me the location and all the details when a soft knock on the door drew our attention. My heart skipped a beat when I saw my parents peeking in, and their eyes widened with wonder. "We couldn't sleep, so we thought of coming to see the babies. Can we come in?" Mom asked, her voice softening with emotions. I nodded, feeling a lump form in my throat. "Of course," I managed to say. I watched as they entered the nursery, their eyes widening with wonder as they took in the sight of their grandchildren. It had only been a few days since they'd last seen the babies, but Aurora and Orion seemed to have grown so much in that short

New Dresses and New Discoveries Hayley's POV Today, which was the day after Roman revealed traveling to attend a wedding, my parents and I sat in the garden outside. I guess the house felt boring so we needed to relax outside. Despite that, we're savoring our last hours together, because tomorrow by this time in the evening, I'm probably miles away from them. The air was cool as I sip the drink from my glass and reclined back in my outdoor chair. The garden was always a beautiful view, the gentle breeze carried the sweet scent of blooming flowers.It was a moment of tranquility and peace and we sat there quietly enjoying the moment. It was times like this that reminds you that life is truly beautiful and deserves to be enjoyed.Mom was absently running her fingers through the grass, while Dad leaned back in his chair, with his eyes closed as if soaking in the peaceful atmosphere."It's nice out here," Mom said softly, breaking the comfortable silence. "So different from San Franci

Arriving at the Fortress Hayley's POV The moment we stepped onto Roman's private jet, I felt like I'd entered another world. The interior was all sleek lines and plush comfort. It's luxury surprises me even after riding it a few times. Bree and Viola couldn't contain their excitement, their eyes wide as they took in every detail. "Oh my God, Hayley!" Bree squealed, running her hand over the butter-soft leather of her seat. "This is insane! I feel like a movie star!" She exclaimed. Viola, ever the picture of elegance, settled into her seat with a graceful smile. "It's certainly luxurious," she agreed, her eyes twinkling. "Roman, you've outdone yourself." She commended him. I caught Roman's eye and saw a hint of pride there, mixed with something else, was it nervousness? It was hard to tell with him sometimes. He gave me a small smile before turning to speak with the pilot. As we took off, my stomach did a little flip that had nothing to do with the ascent. This was really

Uneasy Morning Hayley's POV The soft whimpers of Orion pulled me from a fitful sleep. My eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the dim light filtering through the heavy curtains. For a moment, I forgot where I was, the unfamiliar surroundings sending a jolt of panic through me. Then it all came flooding back, Alpha Leighton's mansion, the upcoming wedding, sharing a room with mom and Bree. I sighed, pushing myself up and reaching for Orion. "Shh, baby boy," I cooed softly, cradling him against my chest. "Mama's here." I shook him lightly. As I settled back against the headboard to feed him, I couldn't help but marvel at how different my twins were, even at just two weeks old. Orion, always hungry, always making his needs known. And Aurora, still sleeping peacefully in her portable crib, unbothered by her brother's fussing. From the corner of my eye, I saw Viola stirring. She stretched languidly before turning to me with a sleepy smile. "Good morning, Hayley," she said softly