101~ LIFETIME

LeahAiden's men stormed up the stairs just as I informed him that a man carried a sack with Roman in it upstairs."Find him!" Aiden barked, and they scattered immediately.My heart slammed against my ribs as I followed Aiden moving from room to room and floor to floor."Nothing here!" One of his men shouted.Aiden squeezed my arm in assurance, but it only made my heart beat faster.A gunshot echoed through the building, and we ran toward it. We burst into an open space where one of his men stood over a body. My eyes swept the past it and landed on the sack."Roman," I said as I ran to it, my hands shaking as I tore at the rope."It's okay, honey, Mommy is here."The sack shifting filled my chest with hope until I pulled it open and everything inside me shattered.There was indeed a child bond inside, but it wasn't Roman. My breath left me in a broken gasp.Aiden reached me just as I looked up at him, my face draining of all colour."Where is Roman?" I asked.He looked at me, shock

102~ I'LL FIND

LeahIt had been a month since my whole world came crumbling down, leaving me a wailing mess. And now... it's time to finally let him go.I folded the small shirt in my hands slowly, smoothing over the fabric like it would somehow make this easier. It didn't.My vision blurred, and I tipped my head back, blinking rapidly, refusing to let the tears fall. I was going to miss him so much. His laughter, his voice, the way he smelled, the warmth of his little body when he curled into me.God... I can't do this."For fuck's sake, Leah, stop being dramatic. He's only gone for two weeks."I turned to Ivy who sat across from me on the bed watching me with clear irritation."But," I muttered, sniffing as I wiped the corner of my eye. "This is the longest he's ever been away from me."Ivy groaned as she snatched the remaining clothes off my thighs and shoved them into the bag."I was folding that," I complained."Yes," she said dryly, "and at the rate you were going, Seth would fly there and ba

103~ YOU AND I'LL

LeahI obeyed instantly, bunching the fabric up around my waist. His hand slid between my thighs."Fuck, you're dripping wet," he muttered, rubbing my clit through the thin fabric before yanking it aside.Two fingers pushed into me without warning, then a third, stretching me open and making me cry out, head falling back as I reached down for his wrist."Hold your skirt up, doll," he ordered, voice low and dangerous. "or I will punish you."His other hand came up, forcing his thumb between my lips. I sucked on it holding his gaze while he finger fucked me hard and fast, curling perfectly against that spot that made my eyes roll back.When my first orgasm hit, he didn't stop. He kept pumping, driving me through every wave until the second one crashed over me even harder, leaving me gasping and shaking against the wall.Only then did he kiss me again, sucking on my tongue the bottom lip before trailing down my neck, his teeth scraping and leaving a trail of hickeys. He yanked my top hi

104~ LOVE YOU

AidenI woke up to Leah's warm naked body curled into my side. One leg was thrown over mine, her arm draped across my chest, and her face tucked into my neck."So fucking clingy," I chuckled turning on my side to face her fully.I brushed a strand of hair from her face, letting my fingers linger as my gaze traced her long lashes, soft lips, the gentle fall and rise of her breathing and the perfect swell of her bare breast pressed against me.Fuck. This was perfect. Waking up with her like this willingly staying with me, no longer looking at me with hatred, felt like something I didn't deserve. It was nothing like the days when I had her locked away, and she fought to escape me.I leaned down and pressed a slow kiss to her shoulder.A soft moan escaped her lips as she stirred, her arm tightening around me before her eyes fluttered open.A lazy, satisfied smile spread across her face the moment her green sleepy eyes met mine."Good morning," she murmured as she snuggled closer."How wa

105~ ALL OVER

Leah"I told you it's not necessary," I whined for what had to be the fifth time as we stepped into yet another store."It is," he replied, already pointing at a Cartier diamond bracelet.The saleslady's smile brightened instantly as she rushed to bring it out.I sighed, folding my arms and pouting as I watched the both of them have their little conversation.He had insisted on getting something for my parents, saying he couldn't show up empty-handed. I still thought it was unnecessary, but I wasn't complaining since I got to see a nervous side of him even though he refused to admit it.When he turned and caught me pouting, a smirk tugged at his lips as he leaned down and pressed a soft kiss to them."I just want everything to be perfect, doll.""They will love you," I whispered, looking up at him."I won't give them a chance not to."He said that and still dragged me into another store.Thirty minutes later, we somehow ended up in the kid's section."This wasn't the plan, Aiden," I g

106~ AGAIN.

Leah"He is the second man you are bringing home. And you know it was because of you your father started this ritual?""I'm going upstairs," I said, standing up immediately."You don't trust he can withstand all your father's attacks?""I do," I sighed and dropped back onto the couch."Come here." She opened her arms, and I fell on her chest while she ran her fingers through my hair. "Your dad won't go too hard on him.""I hope so.""Now, why don't you try to convince your mom to accept him."I looked up at her. "But I thought you already liked him.""At least pretend you don't know and try to convince me."I pressed my lips as I thought of what to say then decided on, "He loves me."And he can kill for me. But let's keep that as just a thought."And that's all that matters," she kissed my forehead.Time dragged and dragged until I finally heard footsteps. I was already on my feet and rushing toward the stairs.My stomach dropped, seeing Aiden coming down with a blank expression."Wha