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All For You, Daddy 14: Phoenix.
I gasp and go to my feet when I see the prison on the screen. A huge chunk of it is burnt to ash and has crumbled to the ground. My nose burns as tears start to fall down my cheeks. I don’t want to believe it, but he must be here to deliver the bad news.“My dad?”“I’m sorry, baby.” He pulls me into him and wraps me in his arms.Sobs wrack my body, and I don’t know how long I cry while he holds me. I can’t stop the tears from falling as Marco leads me over to the bed and helps me lie down. I can only pray that Yusef is okay, because I don’t think I could bear losing them both.Soon exhaustion takes me, and I’m swept into sleep.I jerk awake, not knowing how much time has passed, but it’s night again. I sit up and let out a gasp when I see Marco sitting in a chair next to my bed.“Am I in some kind of danger?” I ask as I look around the room.“No, but I enjoy watching you.” A smile pulls at his lips and for the first time, he makes me feel uneasy.When I try to pull the blanket over my
All For You, Daddy 15: Yusef.
I take a step forward, ready to feel a bullet hit me, when out of the corner of my eye I see movement.“She’ll be a useful toy to sit at my feet while I’m the one that rules,” he hisses.“Never,” I seethe, and then the gun goes off.Phoenix screams, but I don’t feel any pain as I look down and see I’m unharmed. I turn around and she reaches for me, checking me over to see where the bullet hit.“He missed?” she asks in disbelief.We both look back to see Marco in a pile on the floor with a bullet between his eyes. Then out of the corner of my eye, I see a woman step into view holding a gun.“Margaret!” Phoenix shouts and rushes to her. The older woman holds her steady as she looks at me.“Is this him?” she asks, and Phoenix glances between us and then nods.“Get her to safety,” Margaret says as she looks out the window. “I don’t know how much time you have.”“No, we can’t leave you,” Phoenix says, pulling her hand.“There’s no time, child,” Margaret says.“Phoenix.” I draw her attentio
All For You, Daddy 16: Phoenix.
One week later…Standing in front of the mirror, I hold my locket between my two fingers. I take a moment to remember my mom, and my eyes water knowing she would have loved to be here today. It’s days like this that I miss her most of all. What girl doesn't want their mom beside them on their wedding day?“You're breathtaking, honey,” Margaret says as she comes to stand behind me. “You look so much like your mother.” I blink rapidly, trying not to cry and ruin the makeup Margaret put on me. I turn around to face her.“Thank you for being here. You’ve really been an amazing stand-in mom for me over the years.” I lose the battle, a few tears escaping.“Oh honey.” She pulls me in for a hug. “You're the daughter I never had and one day soon I’m sure you’ll make me a grandma.”“Yes.” I nod. I love the idea of our kids calling her "Grandma.”“Now, let's get you cleaned up.” Margaret grabs a tissue and pats my cheeks with it to stop my makeup from running.“My turn?” Dad asks, stepping into
All For You, Daddy 17: Phoenix.
“We’re not to that part yet,” Margaret says and clears her throat.We break the kiss, and Margaret begins to read the vows. I stare into Yusef’s eyes knowing every vow he says to me he will always keep. I will do the same because I love him with every part of my heart.“I’m so happy there isn’t a reception,” I tell Yusef after Margaret announces us as husband and wife.He’s been killing me this past week because he wanted to wait until we were married before we went all the way. Not that we didn’t get to do other things, thankfully. But he said he wanted it official the first time he was fully inside me.He takes my hand and leads me back toward our room while Margaret and my dad go meet Sean and Tessa to finalize the details. Yusef lifts me off my feet when we get to the door and carries me over the threshold and into the bedroom.“Did you do as I told you?” He places me on my feet, and I nod.“Always,” I answer as he slips his fingers under the thin straps that hold up my wedding dr
All For You, Daddy 18: Yusef.
We’ve decided to take an overnight trip to the mainland for a mini getaway. Leo and Margaret are staying with the kids, although at this point there’s not really a time they aren’t with the kids. Some people would think that four boys is a lot to handle, but one look from either of their grandparents, and it’s game over.We rented a small cabin on the water, and it faces out onto the crystal blue ocean. It’s almost as nice as the view from our island, but it’s good to have a change of scenery. Especially before Phoenix gives birth. She’s only got a few weeks left, and this was our last chance for her to travel.When I step out onto the deck, I see her in the distance walking over to the young kids selling haupia by the beach. They’re carting around a little stand with wheels, and it looks like something our boys would do. That’s probably what made her go over there in the first place.As I watch her from behind, I see she’s wearing her bikini top and a wrap around her waist. She’s so
All For You, Daddy Book Six: Lie To Me Softly.
Ariana Henshaw wishes her relationship with Gavin wasn’t built on lies and deception. What will happen if he finds out the real truth about her? Will their fall out be worse than she expects?From the beginning, Gavin knew Ariana’s secrets. But will she figure out all of his?--------1: Ariana.Nothing in this world makes me smile more than when I see my daughter's beautiful face. It doesn't matter what mood I’m in; the moment I see her, a sense of peace fills me. I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life, but she’s the one thing I’ve done right in this world.I make my way across the quaint coffee shop to where she’s sitting in the corner. She clicks away on her laptop looking adorable, and I wonder if she’s nervous to start a brand-new high school next week. It’s her senior year, and I’m sure she’s finding out everything she can about Craven Cove High.I thought she should spend her last year of high school actually in school since over the years we’ve shifted between homeschooling an
All For You, Daddy 2: Gavin.
The time before school starts is always my favorite time of year. Apollo is going to be a senior next week, and then he’s headed to college. This summer felt different because I knew change was coming. This was my last summer with him at home, and I’ve spent as much time as possible soaking it up.This morning we got out on the water and took the boat for a ride. I need to go into the office today, but I wanted to get coffee with Apollo before that. He told me he has plans to hang out with Jackson this afternoon, so we’re just stopping in for a quick drink before we have to go our separate ways. I made him promise to have dinner tonight with me at least three times this week, and he agreed without much of a fight. He’s such a good kid. He’s my entire world.There are a lot of wrong turns I made, especially being a single dad his entire life, but seeing him thrive and become an incredible person has been my life's joy. When I was younger, some of the guys at the country club used to tr
All For You, Daddy 3: Ariana.
It’s always been easy for me to get a read on people, but it never really takes much. To my surprise, Gavin Jenkins isn’t proving to be so easy. I had an idea of who he was in my mind with the small amount of information I’d gathered on him. Turns out I was wrong with that as well, and I’m finding myself a bit off balance.“Is there something in particular you’re looking for at the market?” he asks, putting his hand on the small of my back. The simple touch cascades through my body, and I’m not prepared for how good it feels.“Not really. I’m a terrible cook, but I could pick up some fruit,” I admit. Celeste can cook, but I don’t have the patience for it. Everything I make is either burnt or not cooked all the way. We all have our talents in life, and cooking isn't mine.“I’d be happy to cook for you anytime.” He shoots me a charming smile as he moves in closer to my side. Anyone seeing us right now would think we’re a couple. Which is nothing like the Gavin Jenkins I’ve read about.I
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