Chapter Twenty-One

SerenaConall is sound asleep next to me. We had dinner, sex and now he has crashed out. I can't sleep, thought. My thoughts are in overdrive—thoughts I don't want to be thinking. Sighing, I rest my hand on my stomach and close my eyes, my mind drifting back to the horrible day.~~~~~~They rushed me into the hospital, everything blurred, and my body ached. All I see are figures as they passed by. I opened my mouth, but no one can seem to hear me."My baby." I whimpered as I clutched my stomach. Why is no one listening?My face is soaked with tears and blood as I clutched my stomach."My baby," I repeated, but still nothing!Even if they could hear me, it didn't matter. My baby is gone. I can feel it in my heart and my body. It doesn't matter what happened to me now because the little one is gone. The only thing I have left in this world is gone. What is the point?~~~~~~"Serena, what's wrong?"The sound of Conall's tired voice pulls me from my memories. Only then do I notice I am so

Last Updated : 2025-10-19

Chapter Twenty-Two

ConallI wake to an empty bed. Serena isn’t next to me. Reaching for my cell, I check the time. It is only six. Where did she go? We only fell asleep a few hours ago. Sitting up, I pull it together and run my fingers through my messy hair. My heart broke for her last night. I knew it was too much for her to see Henry. There was no chance I was leaving, even if she wanted me to. Well, I don’t know if she really wanted me to or didn’t want me to see her upset and vulnerable. Either way, I wasn’t going anywhere.Did she move to the sofa once I was asleep? I drag my tired ass out of bed and go to search for her. I call out, but there is no answer. I search the entire place, and she is nowhere in sight. Where the hell has she disappeared to at this time of the morning? I didn’t even feel or hear her leaving the bed. Sighing, I return to the room for my cell and call her. It rings out. I try again, but it does the same thing. Should I be worried? What is something happened? I open a text to

Last Updated : 2025-10-24

Chapter Twenty-Three

SerenaI haven’t heard from Conall since he stormed out of my place this morning. I feel guilty for how I acted. He has helped me so much. Conall is the last person who deserves my bitchiness. It has crossed my mind many times throughout the day to reach out to him, but something has been holding me back. I wouldn’t blame him if he wants nothing to do with me or the arrangement any longer.It is after midnight, too late to reach out now. I came to bed two hours ago, but have spent all my time tossing and turning, getting in and out of bed. It doesn’t matter how long I stay in bed, I won’t be sleeping any time soon. With a frustrated groan, I reach for my cell and open a text to Conall for what feels like the hundredth time today. Staring at the screen, I can’t find the words, not the right ones. Texting only, sorry isn’t enough.Screw it! I drag my ass out of bed once again and pull a hoodie over my pjs and slip into a pair of sneakers. I grab my car keys, heading for the front door.

Last Updated : 2025-10-29

Chapter Twenty-Four

ConallI am not sure if I made the right choice, agreeing to continue with Serena, but I am willing to give it a try. She knows where I stand and what needs to change. If she is willing to work through this together, then things will be fine, but if things go back to how they were, I am done for good.“You head up to bed. I will join you in a minute.”Serena nods, kisses my cheek, and disappears to my bedroom. I sigh and wash the cups from our tea. I notice her cell on the counter. Did she forget it on purpose? I should take it upstairs with me either way. I switch everything off and go to join her. Suddenly, her cell starts to ring in my hand. Who is calling her at this time? The number isn’t saved in her contacts.I am hesitant, but answer in case it is important. “Hello?”“Conall, why are you answering Serena’s voice?”I would recognise this voice anywhere. Henry! Why is he calling her at this time? “Because she is at mine, why else? What do you want?”“I want to talk to Serena,

Last Updated : 2025-10-31

Chapter Twenty-Five

SerenaI woke a little while ago. Conall is still asleep next to me. His alarm will go off soon, but I have a better way to wake him. One thing I am sure he would appreciate more. I smirk, carefully climbing out of bed and going to use the bathroom, freshening myself up before I slip back into bed.I make sure he is still sound asleep, and when I know he is, I slide under the cover, taking my place between his legs. I rub him through his trousers. Conall groans, arching his hips, and I use it to my advantage. I hook my fingers in the band and pull them down, only enough to release him. Conall lifts the covers, glancing down at me.A smirk curls on his lips. “What are you doing down there?”What sort of question is that? He knows the answer. I smirk back, not saying a word and dip my head down, circling my tongue on the tip of his cock and tracing my fingers over the base. Groaning, he tenses under my fingers and drops the covers, leaving me to it.I dance my tongue over every inch of