All Chapters of The Price of Peace: Book 3 In The No More Regrets Series: Chapter 181 - Chapter 190

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Just Done

Maya's POVBuzz. Buzz. Buzz.I frowned as my phone vibrated for what felt like the tenth time.I looked down at the screen while mindlessly eating from a bag of popcorn and watching Gabby run circles around the living room, waving the ribbon she'd gotten from her goodie bag earlier that afternoon.My eyebrows furrowed as I read the message.What in the entire fuck?So Stanley had been approaching Shane's ex-wife, trying to recruit her to dig up dirt on us and break us up.The man was a complete shithead.I quickly texted Shane back.'Did she give him any information? Did she actually help him with anything?'His response came almost immediately.'I don't think so. Sounds like he just kept approaching her from different angles trying to get information.'I sighed and dropped onto the couch.As I sat there chewing popcorn, my thoughts started piecing things together.Then something clicked.Isla had never been invited to my art opening.Yet she showed up. So did Stanley. So did Stanley'

Why Is This Party a Thing

Keisha's POV"Kole, where are Mabel's little gym shoes that I just bought her?""Babe, they're in her room," Kole called back. "On her little stand over in the corner."I sighed dramatically and headed back upstairs.Sure enough, he was right.I grabbed the tiny sneakers and headed back down, shaking my head."We have to get to Sienna's house before everybody else does," I said. "All the parking is gonna be gone."Kole laughed."What are you talking about? They have an entire parking lot behind the house.""I know that," I said. "But I want to park in the front. I don't want to be way back there. The neighborhood is up-and-coming, but it ain't all the way up yet.""Stop it," he said, laughing. "There's so much development over there now. The Presidential Library is over there. Restaurants, shops, everything. We'll be fine.""Whatever."I bent down and slipped Mabel's little shoes onto her feet. Today was some kind of giant family adventure day that Knox had dreamed up for all the kids

Plea Deals

Kole's POV"Brother, I love you, but this is insane."Knox laughed as he looked around the backyard. "I think it's fun. The kids are enjoying themselves. We have age-appropriate activities for everybody since we have so many toddlers in the family now. We even have areas for the teens and preteens."I shook my head."You should've invited Shane and his kids."Knox groaned. "Shit, I forgot about him. I was trying to keep it mostly family, you know? That's why I didn't think about it. Next time."I raised an eyebrow."Next time?""Yeah," he said with a shrug. "I don't think we're doing a big party for the kids' actual birthdays this year. Sienna will be due around that time. The next party will probably be next year. It seems like I always get Sienna pregnant around the same time as this new baby is due one week after Carter's birthday, and his birthday is three days after Londons'."I started to respond when Dad walked over."I should've brought your other brothers."I rolled my eyes

Lazy Sundays

Crandon's POV"Are you sure you're not upset that we didn't go to the party?"I shrugged and pulled Tempest closer against my side.Knox had invited us to his little kid Olympics extravaganza in the backyard, but honestly, I was perfectly happy right where I was. Tempest had been through enough lately, and I wanted a quiet Sunday with her. Just us. No crowds. No chaos.Besides, I actually liked being home.I didn't think Tiffany and Maverick had gone either. I knew they were invited, but from what I understood, they were spending the weekend together.I kissed the top of Tempest's head."No. I'm great right here. I just wanted to make sure you're okay."She smiled and curled deeper into my chest."Since that nutty professor has been locked up, I'm actually really, really good."I laughed softly."When's his arraignment?"She sighed."Thursday, I think. Detective Brown, the guy handling the case, called me. They want me to come in beforehand and talk to them. Apparently there were two

New Home

Maya's POV"GPS signal lost.""What the fuck?"I frowned at my phone as I drove through the tunnel near Wentworth Ave. For a moment, the map disappeared completely. The second my signal returned, I let out a breath and focused back on the road."Turn left."I followed the GPS instructions and continued driving. A few minutes later, I turned onto Emerald Avenue and made my way down the 3600 block."You have reached your destination."I smiled as I looked up at the address Shane had sent me."Oh, wow."The house was beautiful.Three stories tall and standing proudly on the block, it looked even better than I'd imagined. I parked my car, shut off the engine, and spotted Shane's Defender sitting out front.A grin spread across my face.I climbed out, locked my doors, and made my way toward the house. Construction was still underway, but it looked like most of the major work had already been completed. The roof was finished except for a few remaining tarps.I unlatched the gate and walked

We Got Company

Maya’s POVI pulled into the driveway, killed the engine, and grabbed my bags of goodies with a grin. Some good bottles of wine, some snacks, and the promise of a night alone with my man. I was ready to drink, drink, and drink my ass off preferably while riding my Shane. I climbed the stairs, keyed in the alarm code, and smiled as the lock clicked open. The second I stepped inside, a high pitched voice shattered my plans.“Auntie! You’re here! Where’s Gabby?”Well, shit. There was my nephew, bouncing on his toes. A second later, my niece came barreling out of the kitchen, nearly tackling my legs. I looked up just in time to see Jason poke his head around the corner.“Hey, sis. Oh... you got wine?” He grinned like he’d won the lottery.Oops. I must have completely forgotten I invited my brother to be here. Or rather, I’d assumed he’d gone home yesterday.“Hey, Jay,” I said, forcing a smile. “What’s going on?”He laughed, wiping his hands on a dish towel. “Decided to cook lunch for m

Story Time

Shane’s POVWe sat at the table, and I practically devoured my beef sandwich and cheese fries. Across from me, Maya was visibly pissed. I could read her like a book. She’d been looking forward to us having some real fun after lunch, but her brother showing up and basically taking over her house had thrown everything off. I got it. Still, I understood Jason’s situation better than she did right now. She had her own complicated history with Mayor Rogers, but what Jason was dealing with hit closer to the nightmare I’d barely escaped and am technically still attached to.Once the kids finished eating, Maya stood up. “I’m going to take the kids to Gabby’s room and set them up so they can play. Then maybe we’ll watch a movie.”Both kids screamed with excitement. “Thanks, Auntie! Yay!”I smiled at them. They really were cute kids.As Maya led them out, I cleared my throat and looked at Jason. He gave me an apologetic glance. “Sorry, man. I know you two had plans. And I definitely interrupte

Cartoon Madness

Maya’s POVWe finished watching Toy Story 3, and I was cracking up like a kid myself, especially at Lotso. My niece and nephew were laughing right along with me, completely hooked.I looked at my brother sideways. “You’ve never shown your children 'Toy Story 3'?”He shrugged. “They were never interested.”I shook my head in disbelief. “There are so many cartoons out here… I’m shocked they’d never seen it. Now they’re in love with it, just like their Auntie.”I grabbed the empty popcorn bowls and headed to the kitchen. “Anyone want more popcorn?”“Yeah, I would,” Shane called out.I popped two more bags, seasoned one with garlic parmesan for myself and the other with butter and salt. When I brought them back, I dropped the bowls on the table and looked at Jason. “What’s next?”He sighed. “I don’t know. You’re the cartoon expert.”“Well, Gabby still watches Disney Junior, so it is what it is,” I said with a shrug.We started scrolling through options when Jason’s phone rang. He groaned

Truth and Confrontations

Shane's POVI immediately pushed myself out of my chair and started toward Maya.She held up a hand without even looking at me.Stop.That was all it took.I froze.Then she slowly cleared her throat and looked directly at Alexis."Alexis," Maya said calmly, "I'm going to say this in the nicest way possible. You know, as quick-tempered as you are, I'm usually the smooth one. I don't scream. I don't yell unless I'm truly irritated."Her voice dropped lower."But make no mistake. I ain't a killer but don't push me."A chill ran down my spine. Is she quoting Tupac now?"Now, I'm going to tell you this one time, but first."She turned her head."Children, please go into the back room."The kids hesitated.Maya gave one sharp glance.That was it.Both children disappeared so fast you would have thought somebody had pulled a fire alarm.Hell, I was halfway tempted to run with them.What was she about to say?Maya slowly turned back toward Alexis.Then she smiled.Not a happy smile.Not a f

Hey Brother-In Law

Crandon's POVAs the week rolled on and Wednesday finally arrived, I couldn't wait for tonight.Seriously.Oh. My. God.Tonight was the night.Tiffany and Maverick are finally going to tell my parents that they were married.And shocker, those two had managed to keep it under wraps all week.Which was very shocking.I saw them every day at the office, and they were playing it off way better than I expected. Nobody had paid attention to the giant ring sitting on Tiffany's finger either.And I had to give Maverick credit.That thing was gorgeous.The man had clearly dropped more than a few thousand dollars on it.The stone sparkled every time she moved her hand.Yet somehow nobody had asked a single question.I was honestly impressed.Thursday we'd announce it to the company.Friday I'd already planned a small celebration in the office.I had catering lined up.Lunch.Desserts.The whole thing.There was a woman on the West Side whose treats were legendary.I had ordered eight dozen cup

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