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Chapter 71

Jax sat beside her, his hand wrapped firmly around hers. He had been let in on the secret earlier that morning, and every few minutes, he would lean over to whisper something in Mila’s ear—a joke about "the Kingston-Santiago-Bar-Management family dynasty" or a comment on how much he couldn't wait to see the little ones running around together.When the officiant finally declared them husband and wife, the applause was deafening. But as Mila watched her mother walk down the aisle, her hand tucked into Leo’s, she felt a different kind of warmth. She watched her mother move with a new, radiant grace, the secret of the baby girl tucked away like a hidden treasure.The reception that followed was a joyous explosion of life. Dmitri and Jess were there, Dmitri looking like he wanted to jump out of his skin with excitement every time he looked at Jess’s own growing bump, and Clara and Leo were currently leading a parade of children through the tent.Jax leaned into Mila, his voice low and i

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The bookstore was quieter than usual, the rain outside creating a soft, rhythmic drumming against the glass that usually calmed the soul. But today, the silence was laced with a different kind of electricity. Jess was sitting in the back reading nook, a stack of baby manuals beside her, her breathing becoming increasingly shallow and controlled.Dmitri stood near the register, his massive frame looking entirely out of place among the shelves of poetry. He was staring at Jess, his jaw set, his hands clenching and unclenching at his sides. Every time Jess winced—a subtle shift of her shoulders, a sharp intake of breath—Dmitri took a half-step toward her, his instinct to protect battling with his inability to do anything at all."Dmitri," Jess said, her voice strained but steady. "I am fine. It is just… practice. Braxton Hicks, the doctor said.""The doctor does not have to watch you twist in pain," Dmitri growled, his Russian accent sharpening. He crossed the room in two strides, kne

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Dmitri collapsed into the chair, his face buried in his hands as the midwife placed the baby into Jess’s arms. When he finally looked up, his eyes were wet, his face transformed by a look of such profound, vulnerable love that it felt like watching a glacier finally thaw in the heat of the sun. He reached out, touching the baby’s tiny hand with a trembling finger, his entire world narrowing down to the three of them.Mila sat back, her breath hitching. She looked at Jax, who was standing behind her, his hands resting on her shoulders. "It’s beautiful," she whispered."It is," Jax agreed, his voice thick. He leaned down, his lips brushing her hair. "And soon, it’ll be our turn again."The days that followed were a blur of joy, but for Mila, the air began to thicken with a different kind of urgency. Two days after Jess gave birth, the first true contraction hit while Mila was shelving a series of historical biographies. It wasn't the dull ache she had been feeling for weeks; it was a

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The hospital wing was quiet, save for the hum of the air conditioning and the rhythmic, synthetic beeping of monitors.It was a space designed for endings and beginnings, but for Mila, it felt like the center of the universe.She lay in room 412, her body arched in a silent, agonizing contraction that made the hospital bed feel like a raft in a stormy sea.Her breath came in ragged, practiced gasps.Beside her, Leo and Clara were huddled together on the pull-out sofa.Leo, at four years old, was staring at his mother with wide, solemn eyes, his small hand clutching a toy truck as if it were a talisman.Two-year-old Clara was asleep, her thumb tucked firmly into her mouth, completely unaware that the world was about to shift on its axis.Jax was a blur of motion, moving between the monitor and the bedside.He was adjusting the pillows, wiping Mila’s forehead, and murmuring reassurances that were more like prayers."The nurse said things are progressing fast, sunshine," Jax said, his vo

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The night deepened.In room 412, Knox—who had arrived shortly after the frantic calls went out—sat in the corner, keeping guard over the children.Beside him was Kira, Mila’s best friend.Kira’s presence was a shock, but a welcome one.She looked nervous, her hands fidgeting with her bag, but she kept stealing glances at Knox.There was a tension between them that had been building for months.Since the wedding, Knox had been different—less impulsive, more grounded.He had been spending time at the bookstore, ostensibly to "help with inventory," but it was clear he was really there to be near Kira."You okay?" Knox asked, his voice low as he watched Mila groan through a particularly intense wave."I’m fine," Kira whispered, then paused, her gaze softening as she looked at him."You’re a good man, Knox. You’re good with them."She gestured toward the sleeping children.Knox didn't look away."I’m learning, Kira. From Jax. From all of you."He reached out, tentatively touching her hand.

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Mila’s daughter and her mother’s daughter—her new sister—grew up like twins. They were inseparable, despite the difference in their ages. Mila loved watching them in the bookstore, playing among the shelves, their laughter echoing through the aisles. It was a cycle of life that felt complete. The darkness of the past had served only to make this light more blinding. The bookstore was bathed in the warm, golden light of late afternoon. Mila stood at the counter, her family bustling around her. Jax was reading a story to the kids in the corner, his voice low and rich. Kira and Knox were laughing in the back, the smell of fresh coffee filling the air. Her mother and Leo were pulling up in the driveway, ready for a Sunday dinner. Mila looked down at the book in her hands. She realized she wasn't just living a life; she was living the story she had always wanted to write. She turned, caught Jax’s eye, and he smiled. It was the smile that had once thawed the ice, an

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**MILA'S POV**The house was finally quiet. The kids were all asleep after a long Sunday dinner at Mom and Leo’s. Jax locked the front door and turned off the last light downstairs. I stood in our bedroom doorway, watching him walk up the stairs. Even after all these years, the sight of him still made my stomach flip. His long hair had a few silver strands now, but those green eyes and tattoos still looked just as good.He came straight to me, big hands sliding around my waist, pulling me close. “Been waiting for this all day, sunshine,” he said low, voice rough like it always got when he wanted me.“Me too.” I reached up and tugged his hair free, letting it fall around his shoulders. “Kids wore us out, but I’m not tired yet.”Jax grinned that slow smile that still thawed me every time. He walked me backward into the bedroom, kicking the door shut. His mouth found mine, kissing deep and hungry, tongue sliding against mine like he couldn’t get enough. His hands roamed down my body, squ

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Chapter 1The kid stealing from my bag was not part of the interview prep. She looked up at me with cookie crumbs on her chin and said, sorry, I was hungry, are these for sale.I crouched down in the lobby of what was very clearly the most expensive building I had ever set foot in. My clogs squeaked on the marble. Flour was still on my sleeves from the bakery shift that morning. I had not even had time to change."No, honey," I said. "Those are snickerdoodles. They were supposed to be my bribe for your dad."She blinked. She had dark curls pulled back messy and a pink backpack that was almost bigger than her. She could not have been more than five."My dad doesn't like cookies," she said. "He likes protein.""Then your dad is wrong," I said. "Everybody likes cookies."She giggled. It was a quiet little sound, like she was not sure she was allowed to. Then she reached into my tote again."Hey," I said. "Thief.""I'm Lily," she said, completely unbothered. "What's your name.""Mara. Mar

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Chapter 2Her mother did not come alone. She came with a phone already recording and a smile that did not reach her eyes.Elian hit the intercom button again. His knuckles were white."Vanessa," he said. "You can't just show up.""I'm Lily's mother," she said, sweet and sharp through the speaker. "I can show up whenever I want. Buzz me up, Elian. Or do you want me to tell Security all about your new live in girlfriend."I stood up fast. Lily was still tucked against my ribs."I'm not," I started.Elian held up a hand. He did not look at me. "Go to your room, Lilypad.""No," Lily said, quiet."Lily," he said."I want Mara," she said.Vanessa's voice cut back in. "Oh my god, is that her. Hi, sweetie. Mommy's here."The elevator dinged before Elian could stop it. She had a key card. Of course she had a key card.She stepped out in heels that clicked on the hardwood and a cream coat that probably cost more than my mom's monthly rent. Blonde, perfect, camera ready. She lowered her phone wh

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Chapter 3"Do not read the comments," Rook said.He was standing in my bedroom doorway at six in the morning holding my phone like it was evidence at a crime scene. He wore gray sweatpants and a t-shirt with the sleeves cut off. His hair was wet. He looked like he had not slept."Give that back," I said. I was sitting cross legged on the bed in an oversized sleep shirt. No bra. Great first impression, Mara."No," he said. "You don't need to see that garbage.""Rook," I said. "I already saw it. Priya sent me seventeen screenshots before midnight."His jaw tightened. "Then why are you still scrolling.""Because I'm an idiot," I said. "Hand it over."He didn't. He walked in, set the phone face down on my nightstand, and sat on the edge of my bed like he belonged there. The mattress dipped under his weight."Listen to me," he said. "This happens every three months. Some girl, some photo, some story. It blows over in forty eight hours. You just have to stay off your phone.""Some girl," I

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