Spring Tide Ki Stephens Novels & Stories

“You evil woman, I won't let you say that about my baby!” Laura did not put up a fight. Instead, she glanced behind me and then fell right into the ocean. “Laura!” At some point, Seamus and Thomas had run up to the seaside. Seamus leaped into the sea, panicking. He was a good swimmer, so it was not long before he pulled Laura out of the water. “Aunt Laura, are you alright?”

Nothing more. But the emptiness stung. The knowledge that her fairy tale princess wedding was over because of her step mother's ego and love of money and her husband unfeeling and unforgiving to her. The baby kicked, making her let out a thunderous growl, her hand smacking against the stomach. A life is growing in her, healthy. She turned her weight, tugging at the light cardigan on her shoulders and set out in the parking lot direction. The second she stepped out, a familiar voice cut through the air.

Her eyes raced across the page. With every line she read, the smile on her face grew wider. She couldn’t believe it. When she reached the end, she let out a delighted laugh. “It’s true,” she whispered. Sophia rushed to her mother’s side. “What does it say? Tell me!” Vivian looked at her daughter with sparkling eyes. “The Blackwood family has formally asked for a bride from the Hayes family to fulfill the marriage agreement your late father made years ago.” Sophia clasped both hands over her mouth.

"Nah... Her job is too, tasking, she has already delayed her work so she can attend my wedding. I don't want to stress her much, besides she will leave immediately after the wedding." "I know and that's the more reason why she should come. She has been too busy, she needs to chill. Call her, I'll be on my way in an hour, when I am done." After a few minutes, she got a text with the address. The place was a newly opened spar in town. It was located at the heart of city A. It was a well-known establishment even though, it was newly opened. It is said that the spar was under, the Si Groups as they'd venture into a new business of dealing with female products and services.

'I am the Aiden Knight, a millionaire at 25, among the top ten most eligible bachelors of the year according to Forbes. I can get anything and anyone I want, Except one, that's my step sister. I cannot have the one thing I crave desperately' my stepsister. Our story started in Texas. I went on a business trip to look at one of my restaurants in texas. That's when I saw her, Aria William, my memorable one nightstand. And I didn't know that she is my step-sister.

"About tomorrow, I will be coming by 9am." "I will be waiting for you." She replied. "I love you so much." Randy said. "I love you too, sugar pie." She replied. They talked for a while before she cut the call. This was when he knew the impact of his step sister in his life, coupled with the saga with his step mother. They had made him forget to reach out to his girlfriend. . . . The next day after his step mom had left to work, he prepared quickly and picked his father's car key. He was about to step out and Vicky called from behind.

Chapter 7 The Confrontation Thunderous applause finally erupted. This time, it wasn’t the polite, scattered clapping from earlier— it was real, overwhelming, roaring like a rising tide. Three thousand people clapped at once, the sound crashing toward the stage like waves. Elena Shore stood under the spotlight, looking at the faces below—some excited, some moved—and felt her throat tighten. She lowered her head, took a slow breath, and forced back the sudden urge to cry.

"Fair warning, it's stronger than it tastes." I took a cautious sip. Sweet and complex, with flavors I couldn't identify. "Wow. That's... unique." "Kelp extract, sea salt, and about four different kinds of alcohol," she said with a grin. "Coastal pack specialty." "I can see why it's popular." "Just pace yourself. The ceremony tomorrow morning starts early, and you'll want to be coherent for the Dawn Tide Blessing." "What exactly happens during that?" Carson asked. "We wade into the surf at sunrise and offer gratitude to the Moon Goddess for her connection to the ocean's tides. Very spiritual, very beautiful. But also very wet."

"Busy doing what? Why haven't I seen you around? Mom mentioned something about a wedding, but I didn't think it was this." My stomach dropped. Mom had told him? They were still in touch? I had assumed they were out of my life now that Rufus was in the picture. "We... we're all good. It's just been a lot." "Just a lot?" Jake pressed. "You look like you're in love. Or terrified. Which one is it?" I didn't know what to say. How could I explain to him that I was in love with my stepfather? How could I explain that I was addicted to the way he looked at me? The way he controlled me?

The clouds were moving faster now. Something was coming. Damien noticed it too. "What's happening?" Marrine didn't answer. "What's happening?" She stepped toward the water. "Go." "Why?" "Damien, go!" The sea began pulling backward. The tide retreated unnaturally. Water rushed away from the beach. Fish flopped helplessly in the exposed sand. Damien stared. "What the hell?" Marrine looked terrified. Not of him. Of the ocean. "It's here." "What is?"