All Chapters of Chasing fireflies: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Chloe blinked awake, bare and alone in the sprawling bed. She glanced around just as Arran strolled in, wearing nothing but his boxers.“Made coffee,” he said casually, sitting down beside her. He placed a cup on the nightstand, but before he could settle, her hand shot up, pulling him into a kiss. The cup tumbled as he shifted, hovering over her.“Chloe,” he breathed, pulling back slightly. “What’s this about?”She didn’t answer, just guided his head to her neck. He bit her, and she gasped, arching into him. What followed wasn’t part of any plan. Chloe felt herself slipping, losing control. She wanted him, why, she couldn’t say, especially when her heart still clung to Hunter.Blood lust consumed Arran as he pulled her closer. Chloe mounted him, feeling his hardness beneath her. Their gazes locked as his hand cupped her breast, his mouth following. She closed her eyes and reached between them, guiding him inside. A gasp escaped her lips as his mouth traced her neck, his hands grippin

"Chloe, you’re with them now?" Todd shot Arran a look."Hands off her, Todd," Arran warned, his tone sharp.Todd stepped closer, but Chloe quickly moved between them. "Cut it out. We’re causing a scene," she hissed."Todd, I’ll catch up with you later. Thanks for everything," Chloe said firmly as he walked off. She turned to Arran "Just so we’re clear, we’re not mates, Arran. Don’t pull that again.""Chloe, you know how it is, it’s in our blood to protect what’s ours," Arran said, his gaze steady. Let’s go, Callum’s waiting. New game, remember?""That guy’s unhinged," shaking her head with a smileCallum’s estate…Chloe headed to change, slipping into something that met Callum’s ridiculous dress code. Arran lingered outside the bathroom, leaning against the wall. The moment she stepped out, he closed the distance between them in a couple of strides."Forget the game," he murmured, his lips brushing her neck."Arran," she said, pushing him back with a smirk. "I love games. Give me a se

General Hospital, New OrleansJames stared out the window, lost in thought until a sharp knock jerked him back. “Come in,” he said, his voice flat.“You’ve got two surgeries today. You specifically asked…”“I know what I asked. Thanks,” James interrupted, cutting them off.“Someone’s here to see you. Says it’s important.”“Let them in,” James replied, already bracing himself.Todd walked in, offering a handshake. “James. I saw her. Someone’s messing with her, doing weird stuff.”James’s expression hardened. “She doesn’t see me, Todd. What do you want me to do? I tried, okay? God knows I tried. She doesn’t love me.”“Listen, we’ve been helping her for years. Don’t bail on her now, James. Please.” Todd stood, leaving before James could respond.James sat there, torn. What’s holding her back? It’s like night and day when she looks at me, he thought.He let out a long sigh, then picked up the phone.G.H.WarehouseTodd stepped into the warehouse, the usual hum of activity buzzing around hi

Hunter’s anger was bubbling just beneath the surface, a hair’s trigger from exploding. He finally got why Liam had stormed off to confront Callum, gutsy move, claiming his mate like that. The racket outside yanked him out of his head.Stepping out, he found James planted on the porch.“Got a message for you. Inside?” James jerked his chin toward the door.Hunter nodded, let him in, and shut it behind them.“Chloe’s got a feeling she’s being watched. Sent me to tell you to meet her at Deep Bayou. Said the heart’s faded.”Hunter’s head snapped up. “Say that again.”“The heart faded,” James repeated, barely getting the words out before Hunter pulled him into a quick, rough hug.“Best damn news I’ve heard in weeks. Thanks.”“Yeah,” James shrugged, giving him a nod before heading out.Chloe stayed for the game, cheering as her favorite couple took the win. She gave Callum a nod. “You keep surprising me, you know that? Oh, and you’re loaded now, by the way,” he said with a smirk.“Yeah, I’m

Calum’s estate"One month, you bloodsucking leeches!" Callum roared. "Where the hell is she?"Arran stayed cool, shrugging. "Maybe she needed to reconnect with her roots.""She’s not with the pack, and she didn’t even show for her dad’s funeral," Callum snapped."She’ll come back," Arran said, steadily. "I have to believe that."Callum was unraveling, and Isabella was starting to wonder if he was in love with her.She didn’t dare ask him.Deep bayou…Chloe’s scream tore through the room as another wave of pain hit her. “Come on, one more push,” Keena urged, gripping her hand. With a final, guttural cry, the baby came into the world, wailing louder than Chloe had. Estella scooped the infant up, cleaning her swiftly before wrapping her in a blanket and handing her over. Chloe traced the baby’s cheek with trembling fingers. “My love,” she whispered, kissing her forehead. Exhaustion weighed heavy on her as she sank back into the bed.Genevieve took the baby, and Chloe’s eyes fluttered shu