All Chapters of Destined Twist Of Fate: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

LAYKEN“I’m not going in there! You can’t make me! The water is cold from the rain last night,” Sarah protest, as we stand on the rocks of the lake that provide a mini waterfall that flows into the river.“Oh yes, you are! Even if I have to throw you in,” Juan teases and then grabs Sarah and flings her into the water. Sarah screams until she hits the water, and then Juan jumps in behind her.“Come in! The water is great,” Juan yells up at Harper, who also has reservations about getting in herself. Juan glances over at me, smirks, and winks. Telling me I would need to throw Harper in, as Juan had done to Sarah.Instead of throwing Harper in, I pick her up, so she straddles me and held her tightly to me. She has a death grip on me as she protests, and I leap into the water.“Tenley, you better get in. Don’t think for one second I won’t go back up there and throw you in as well,” I yell up to her as Harper continued to hold on to me.Tenley giggles and then leaps into the semi-fringed wa

HARPERAs we pull into the park, the vibrant greenery caught my eye and the giant trees swaying in the breeze. Layken parks the truck, the sound of the engine fading into the peaceful surroundings. He hurries over to assist me, his hand warm and comforting as he helps me climb out. Opening the back door, he hands me the soft blanket, its cozy fabric brushing against my skin. With a firm grip on the basket filled with our delicious food, Layken led the way towards the majestic willow tree, its graceful branches reaching towards the ground. As we approach, the aroma of the earth mingled with the sweet fragrance of the willow, creating a serene atmosphere. Bending down, I unfurl the blanket, feeling the smoothness of the fabric against my fingertips. Taking a seat, we settled onto the blanket, the ground beneath providing a soft cushion. Layken unpacks the plates, the clinking sound of silverware filling the air. The aroma of our delectable meal wafts through, making my mouth water in an

HARPERI observed Layken as he made his way back to his office, noting the exhaustion clear in his demeanor. It dawned on me that I shouldn’t have kept him up so late the previous night. Still, I couldn’t help but cherish the serene moments we had shared, cuddling together before what I knew would be a demanding week ahead. Layken had even taken off his suit jacket and rolled up his sleeves, looking incredibly attractive. The temptation to heed his invitation and follow him into his office was strong. However, Jillian and I had established a comfortable work zone for ourselves, and I didn’t want to jeopardize that, particularly since I would work under her while Layken was away on his extended vacation.As Layken took a left instead of returning to his desk, a sigh escaped from my lips. I knew exactly what he would do - lie down on his couch. In that moment, I yearned to be by his side. Feeling a pulsing ache from deep within, I tightly crossed my legs, attempting to quell the desire

HARPERAfter the events with Jillian earlier today, followed by what just happened with Tenley, my nerves were all over the place. I can’t wait for this day to end. The anxiety from my morning appointment with Tambre is only adding to it. It shouldn’t be such a big deal, but because my life hasn’t been normal, I fear getting under birth control. Maybe if things were different, I wouldn’t be so afraid of having my own babies. I would love to have at least one baby with Layken, but I’m not sure if I can handle the stress.My biological mother had an IUD implant when she was eighteen, around the time she met my father. However, when she turned Twenty-One, she had it removed. Unfortunately, the IUD caused her fertility issues, resulting in multiple miscarriages before she finally conceived me. The hormones in the IUD had adverse effects on her health. Although there was no proof that the IUD caused her thyroid issues, she developed thyroid cancer during her pregnancy with me. Sadly, the d

LAYKENHarper’s eyes widen in surprise, a flicker of confusion crossing her face. She nuzzles me away, the cool touch of her hand lingering on my arm, as she swiftly makes her way to her closet. The sounds of bags rustling against each other fills the air. Moments later, she returns, the rustling of shopping bags echoing softly in the room. “What are you talking about, Layken?” she asks, her voice tinged with uncertainty. “I’m so confused. I thought we were going to the office.”She deposits all the bags next to me on the bed and blows a strand of hair out of her face. “What all do you have in these bags, Harper?”She blushes, then chuckles as she glances over at Tenley. “Clothes I purchased to take for the trip to Colorado. I haven’t washed them yet, so I hope there is a washer and dryer at the cabin,” Harper says, looking back over at Tenley with an apologetic smile. “Sorry girl, I guess we are leaving even earlier now than what I told you.”“It’s alright, don’t sweat it. I’ve taken