A Little Life Cover Novels & Stories

If he was still in Barbados, there was a huge chance we'd be running into each other again. After my checkup, I was given some drugs and I took the rest of the day off. I used that time to sleep away my sorrow. When I woke up, I checked my phone for any messages and I saw a credit alert. It wasn't from the company. It had Levi's name on it. What was the money for? I checked my messages, maybe he left a note. And I was relieved when I saw a text from him. He was compensating for what had happened today!

The wind blew gently caressing our face with the warmth of the late afternoon breeze, a familiar fragrance enters my nostrils it’s been six years since then I haven't heard anything from her but her billion dollar company remains the same and became even more powerful Lu took over it that's what I know after I flew back home to make my dreams come true. "Don't worry, my gramps told me that when two people did not end up together in this timeline, another life will be granted for them," She gave me her toothy grin. "Maybe in some other lifetimes, you will meet her again," I hope so darling, I will be waiting for her, again. **********

I think about Amber and elbowed Miguel. "I think he should meet Rich," I mumbled and Miguel nodded ecstatically. I learned that Alejandro was nineteen and graduated last year. He lives alone since his parents kicked him out for being gay, shameful. He pays for everything by working as a waiter at Famous Sam's and his inheritance from his grandmother.

If I could, I would give my life for you, Ryan, and that's why I ask the Moon Goddess, to take my life and give it to you. - Calm down friend – it's not worth having this conversation now. Ryan is alive, and let's hope he stays that way. The two alphas leave, and Mark and Kevin return to their mate, sitting in silence as they pat Ryan's hand. Hours passed and the nurses came in to change the bottles of medication, food and serum, leaving again, and looking with pity at the two embracing lovers. Suddenly, the noise changes and the event monitor starts to do a deep “beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee” that accompanies the straight line visible on the device.

she speaks with determination and then softens her gaze at the sight of me looking so dejected, “honey, it won't be for long. Pinky promise” We put our little fingers together and I give a small smile. “Pinky promise” “It's going to be okay," he reminds me and I hesitate, but I nod but say nothing. A few hours later I am discharged and given a wheelchair to go out, which I don't see the need for, but I still don't object and allow mom to take me in the chair. She goes on and on about what we are going to do today, go to a coffee shop, eat cheesecake with a cappuccino. Which cheers me up a bit, I love cheesecake.

I choked out, my entire body trembling as I stared at the pistol in his hand, waiting for the inevitable. “You owe me a considerable sum, one I’m certain you can’t afford. So, why don’t I help you out by making your life easier?” He flashed a wicked smile, lifting the gun slightly. “I could take that burden off your shoulders by taking your life.” “No, no! Please!” I screamed, my voice breaking as a gunshot rang out. The bullet whizzed past me, so close I could feel the heat of it. My heart lodged in my throat. “Almost,” he laughed, clearly enjoying the fear twisting through me.

*** GIANNA *** Back to reality. As soon as the plane landed, I felt the change. All day, I've been avoiding thinking about this, about going back to my real life, but I guess there was no escaping it now. Although I sat in the car with the Russo family, I already felt the loss. The weekend is one I'll store away in my mind for those rainy days to come because I'm sure I'll never have another like it.

Etta asked, fearful of what she might hear next. "No. My aunt and uncle on my fathers side live with another pack across country and my mothers brother was also killed during the rebellion. Once Beta James became Alpha he took me in. He was my fathers most trusted advisor and friend, I had no reason to doubt that he would care for me." Annalise closed her eyes as she thought back to her childhood.

When we’re finished eating, I escort them along the plaza, stopping briefly at Little Life so Kasey can check on her daughters. “What is this place?” Darby asks as Kasey checks in at the front desk and the receptionist starts contacting the childcare staff. From her office across from the reception area, Mrs. Knox, the brainchild and owner of Little Life, leans to peek out the door. I smile when she looks our way and immediately, she comes out to greet us. She’s an older were, a retired teacher, with steel gray hair and piercing blue eyes that scan me then Darby speculatively before she replies. “Little Life is a childcare and learning center.”

"It says coverage extends for the duration of the contractual period. I want it for life." Silence. Gabriel leans back. "That's a significant extension of—" "You're worth $4.7 billion. Her treatment costs $96,000 annually. That's 0.002% of your net worth." I lean forward. "It's nothing to you. It's everything to me." Elena's lips quirk. Almost a smile. Gabriel studies me for a long moment, the air conditioning humming a low note. Then: "Done. Her medical coverage continues for life, regardless of contract completion. Elena, amend Section 7."