All Chapters of The Price of Peace: Book 3 In The No More Regrets Series: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Shane’s POVMan… I can’t believe they’re actually finally married.I stand there for a second, drink in hand, letting the reality of it settle in while the reception buzzes around me with the music thumping, people laughing too loud, somebody already drunk and it’s not even late yet. I glance over at Sade, someone I’ve known since I was fourteen. Damn near my whole life. She’s leaning comfortably into her second husband glowing, relaxed, like a woman who’s been through hell and came back with receipts.Together, they’ve got a whole football team of kids. Four with her ex husband and four with her current husband. She catches the look on my face and laughs.“Well, you know they’ve been together for a little while,” she says. “They actually met at my wedding to Adamo.”I frown. Hard. “What do you mean they met at your wedding? I work with them. They’ve known each other forever.”Adamo lets out a laugh. “She swears by that story. But nah, Sienna and Knox kind of, sort of grew up toge

Kole’s POVWalking around my brother’s wedding, I feel… good. Like genuinely good, proud, happy, and whole.I watch Knox laughing with Sienna, the way his hand stays anchored at the small of her back like he’s afraid she might float away, and it hits me how far we’ve come. There were plenty of times, well actually a lot of times, when me and him weren’t seeing eye to eye. That’s just the truth. We butted heads, clashed egos, fought over dumb shit and serious shit.But that’s still my little brother.Four years younger than me, but always solid. Always real. And I wouldn’t trade him for anything.I scan the room. Kira’s over there with her twins, glowing like motherhood was custom made for her. Then there’s Knox, who technically has twins too, even if they’re ten months apart. Surprise babies seem to run in this family, so I can’t even judge.Mine was a surprise too.My baby girl.She’s not a little chunk like Knox’s kids, but she’s perfect. Soft curls, light hazel brown eyes, calm as

Keisha’s POVI sit beside Kole, watching him spiral in real time, and honestly, I’ve seen a lot in my life. Boardrooms full of men twice my age trying to intimidate me. Audits that would make lesser people sweat through their suits. Hostile takeovers. Corporate warfare.But this?This girl has been giving us the absolute runaround and we can't stop her.I sigh to myself, rubbing Kole’s shoulders as he stares down at his phone like it personally betrayed him. I’m the CFO of a multimillion dollar company. My future husband is a top tier lawyer. And yet none of that means a damn thing to Akeisha.My mother always said people will do anything for money. Doesn’t matter how big or how small the amount if they see a stream, they’ll dam it, reroute it, and bottle it for later.Akeisha is a textbook example.The amount of money Kole is paying biweekly, for a child he has never even seen, is insane. No pictures. No visits. No updates. Just invoices and attitude.I fight my irritation and keep r

Explicit Scenes AheadShane's povThe mattress dipped under my weight, and I looked up to find Maya smirking down at me. That look, bold, and unapologetic sent a jolt through me that had nothing to do with the bed beneath us.​"Take off that t-shirt," she commanded, her voice a low purr.​I didn't move, a lazy smile tugging at my lips. "Why don't you take it off for me?"​She didn't hesitate. I sat up, raising my arms, and watched the fabric disappear over my head. As I sank back against the pillows, a sudden wave of vulnerability hit me, clashing with the heat in the room. I cleared my throat. "Can I... do something?"​Maya tilted her head, her eyes searching mine. "Yeah. What do you want to do?"​"Can I take off your bra?"​She paused, a playful but curious expression crossing her face. "Are you going to ask permission for everything you want to do to me?"​I let out a breathy laugh, rubbing the back of my neck. "I’m not used to this. To being this forward. I’ve spent my whole life

Shane’s POVBeep. Beep. Beep. Beep.My hand reaches for my phone on instinct, but I can’t move.There’s a soft, warm weight pressed against my chest.I crack one eye open and look down.Maya.Still sprawled on top of me, naked, peaceful, completely out of it. Soft snores slipping from her lips like she doesn’t have a care in the world. The alarm keeps going and she doesn’t even flinch.I smile before I can stop myself.I slide my hand over her back, slow and gentle, tracing the curve of her spine. I kiss the top of her head, push her hair away from her face.Nothing.She’s gone.And honestly… I get it.We probably passed out an hour, maybe an hour and a half ago, but before that short sleeping window, we absolutely abused that suite. The bed. The floor. The wall. The shower. The bathroom counter.Every inch of that room knows our names.I’ve never fucked anyone like that before in my life.Sex has never felt like that either.Something about Maya unlocked something feral in me. Someth