All Chapters of These Reckless Vows: The Billionaire's Bride: Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

Ava ~~~ I’ve forgotten how to breathe. I knew how to do it when Nicco and I finally pulled up to the dungeon spot. When, in shock, I stepped down to find all my loved ones already here. I remembered how to do it when Evelyn ran up to me like we hadn’t been separated two weeks and squeezed me in a hug that felt like home, when Oliver yelled “No fucking way.” Like six times, laughing and joining the embrace. I could do it under Bella’s watchful eye, refusing to acknowledge me and yet unable to tear her gaze away. I could even do it when I begun going down the stairs. But when you get caught lights-first by the love of your life, with no plan on seeing him again, then you forget how to breathe. “Ava?” He mutters, saying my name like I’m a ghost, like he’s not sure I’m entirely there. “I-“ I start, but I don’t continue, stunned into silence, if stunned is an appropriate word for the level of feelings I harbor for this man. He steps closer and in reaction I step back. I

Ava ~~~ Moving the men turns out to be the easy part. It helps that after Leonel and I’s confessions to each other, we are more invigorated than we were a moment ago, and getting what needs to be done done actually requires less effort than it would have if we hadn’t reconciled. It also helps that a brokenhearted Jaxon doesn’t put up much of a fight. Leonel gave him the sedative he arrived with, as well as giving some to Riggs for good measure, and we both lug the men upstairs, me heaving from Riggs’ weight, and Leonel moving like it’s nothing. When we finally emerge on the surface, however, I encounter my first problem, one I hadn’t exactly considered on the way here. “Absolutely fucking not.” Leonel booms, unconscious Jaxon still in his hands, when he spots an awkward Nicco leaning in the carseat of his truck. I’m so caught up in reconciling with everyone - with Evelyn asking me a million questions at once, and Oliver telling me a billion things at the same time - tha

Leonel ~~~ My heart leaps, and my first thought is to protect Bella, but then I remember, horrified, that she’s in the car ahead of me, and Riley is now marching toward them. “Shit.” Ava and I say at the same time, stepping out of the car in sync as I hear Oliver’s side of the door also slam open. “Riley, put that down!” Ava yells, rushing at her as the insane red-head swings the gun in the direction of the first car. My sister. My sister is in that car. I crunch against twigs and forest leaves as I sprint towards Riley, who is yelling at everyone to get down. “Where did you get a shotgun?!” I hear Nicco yell, his dirty blonde hair coming into view. “Shut up!” Riley yells back, flinging the gun his way, “I brought you to my house in confidence and you helped my sister escape?!” “You are a terrible host!” Oliver yells, his hands flying up as everyone screams at him to shut up. Riley cocks her gun, that mad look in her eye, “oh I’m about to show you how horrible I c

Ava ~~~ Coming back here, even if I’ve only been gone about 5 hours, is derailing. Actually, no. Derailing suggests I’m kind of unsteady, but I’ve never been clearer in my goal: Hide Jaxon. Hide Riggs. Don’t get shot or let Leonel get killed by Riley in the process. I’ve never been surer in my life. “Don’t mess up anything. Don’t touch anything. And I swear to God if you let Leonel sit on a single piece of furniture in my house you’re going to wish I just left you all outside to rot!” Riley’s voice trails the creaking stairs we all make our way up, with Riggs limp in Leonel’s fit arms and Jaxon being heaved by Nicco and Oliver. “We heard you the first 5 times,” Nicco murmurs right after a pant escapes his lips. I know I should be more focused on… all of this, but spotting Leonel far ahead of the rest of the boys, carrying Riggs as if he were a pillow, while the rest of our party struggles with one man, makes my attraction to him claw at my chest. Fuck, he’s strong. I s

Hi Wylders 🥰 So there’s a small issue with Chapter 108. I was having network issues when I published that chapter, and as a result it posted twice, but different versions of the same draft. It’s all the same, but I’m sorry for the inconvenience ❤️ - Rachelle