CHAPTER 11, SPARKS?

Friday arrived too soon.A violent wave of nausea hit Cassandra Greene as she stepped out of the taxi, which had just pulled up in front of one of California's most exclusive bridal boutiques.“Oh God—”She barely managed to turn her head before throwing up beside the curb.Nicole rushed out of the taxi after her. “Easy, easy.”She placed one hand on Cassandra's back, patting her gently while her other hand held her hair in place. When the nausea eventually subsided, Nicole handed over a handkerchief. “Here.” “Thanks.” Cassandra wiped her mouth before taking a deep breath. “Does this happen often?”“Sort of.” Cassandra's voice came out weak even to her own ears.Nicole sighed softly and reached for Cassandra's arm, squeezing ever so gently. “And this is exactly why I'm anti-pregnancy.”They started toward the building ahead. The bridal boutique occupied three floors of a sleek glass structure bearing elegant gold lettering: Maison Élise Bridal Couture.The place looked less like a b

CHAPTER 12, ACTING?

Cold water splashed hard against Cassandra's face. She gripped the edges of the marble sink and stared at her reflection in the large mirror.Her cheeks were slightly flushed. Her heart was still beating far too fast.The image of Ethan's hands cupping her face wouldn't stop replaying in her mind. The gentle brush of his thumbs. The softness in his voice. “You are gorgeous.”Cassandra groaned. She scooped another handful of water and splashed it onto her face.Just then, the washroom door opened and Nicole walked in. “You okay?”She moved beside Cassandra and pulled a few tissues from a dispenser, and then she stretched them out to her.Cassandra accepted them. “Sure.”Nicole raised an eyebrow. “That sounds convincing."Cassandra rolled her eyes as she dabbed her face dry. “I'm fine.”“Uh-huh.” Nicole leaned against the sink. “I did tell you that you could do better than plain hoodie and jeans.” She gestured dramatically at Cassandra's outfit.“I mean, you are Ethan Gray's fiancee now

CHAPTER 13, DESIRE: THE DRUNK PETITE BRUNETTE

The entire drive back to Ethan Gray's mansion was painfully quiet. The city lights flashed past as the car cut through the busy streets of Los Angeles.Cassandra didn't turn away from the window. Not even once.Beside her, Ethan kept his eyes fixed on the road. His expression remained impassive. Cold.His mind spiralled though, with thoughts of the chocolate-brown haired petite woman sitting quietly beside him.By the time the car rolled into the driveway, Cassandra was already reaching for the door.“Goodnight.” Her words came out in a rush and before Ethan could even respond, she practically bolted from the car and sprinted towards her bedroom. In her bedroom, Cassandra heaved herself onto the bed. And then she slowly turned to face the ceiling, staring at it blankly as she took deep successive breaths. “Don't move.” Cassandra's eyes squeezed shut. It wouldn't stop playing in her head. Ethan rising from his seat and leaning towards her. His thumb brushing over the corner or her

CHAPTER 14, DESIRE: HER CONFUSION, HIS CONFLICTION

PRESENTThe taste of Cassandra's lips. It had been everything Ethan had thought it would be. He hadn't been able to get enough of it.They had moved on to his suite afterwards and it had been—Ethan's grip tightened around the wine glass he was still slowly swirling. That night had been the best night of his life.Not because of the sex. Although that had been great too even though her touches had been clumsy and her kisses inexperienced. No. That night had been the best in his life because she'd made him feel… Alive. Wanted. Human. Things he hadn't felt in a long time. But then, the next morning, she had disappeared. And for one brief, stupid moment—Seeing the bloodstains on the sheets—Ethan had thought she was simply a sweet girl who had been naive enough to give her first time to him.He had even felt responsible. It was why he had put his men on her. But then, after investigating her and finding out she had a sick mother who needed urgent surgery, the side of him that had been p

All Chapters of TO LOVE OR TO NOT: THE BILLIONAIRE'S CONTRACTED HEIR: Chapter 11 - Chapter 14

CHAPTER 11, SPARKS?

CHAPTER 12, ACTING?

CHAPTER 13, DESIRE: THE DRUNK PETITE BRUNETTE

CHAPTER 14, DESIRE: HER CONFUSION, HIS CONFLICTION