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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
All For You, Daddy 4: Gavin.
“So you can tell me my fortune?” I ask as we exit the restaurant.“Maybe,” she hedges, but I see the smile she tries to hide.“I’ve never met anyone who uses tarot cards before.” Reaching down, I take her hand as we walk down Main Street toward her car.It’s late, and we were at the restaurant long enough for the stars to come out. I’d gotten a text from Apollo at dinner telling me he was eating with Jaxson and would be home late. Then Ariana got one from her daughter Celeste saying she’d grabbed food on the way home and was watching a movie.When her hand is in mine, it feels like we’ve done this for a long time. It’s natural and easy with Ariana, and I’ve never felt so pulled into a woman before.With Apollo’s mother it was a drunken one-night stand, and I didn’t even know her before that night. When Heather told me she was pregnant, I was shocked to say the least but was ready to step up and be the father my son deserved. I’d even made a room at my family estate for her to live wit
All For You, Daddy 5: Ariana.
“What am I doing?” I mumble to myself, putting my phone back down on the kitchen counter. I told myself I was going to wait to text Gavin. It’s already been a handful of days since I saw him, and I can’t stop thinking about the man.I run my fingers across my lips, thinking about that kiss. It was something else. I don’t think I’ve been kissed that way in all my life, but it’s not exactly like I’ve gotten a ton over the years. Men don’t play me anymore—I play them.Long ago, I wiped away my desire to have a partner in life. What’s the point really? All they bring you is pain and heartache. I can take care of myself; I’ve been doing it all my life. Gavin made me question that, and it scares the hell out of me.I almost believed what he told me about not being with anyone in almost two decades. It wasn't that far-fetched to me. I could relate to it, but I’m not a man. Everyone knows men only care about one thing, so there’s no way a man like him hasn't been with anyone in that long. Eve
All For You, Daddy 6: Gavin.
Hosting parties at the estate is always a lot of work, but good for the community. Unfortunately because I’m hosting, I’m pulled in a lot of different directions all night. Thankfully this year I’ve managed to keep myself out of the bachelor auction, but Apollo has been entered instead. I’ll need to remind him of that before he has to go on stage.Out of the corner of my eye, I see him waiting on Celeste, and my heart aches.After I left Ariana’s house, I saw him in the car with a young woman. It surprised me, because although I’ve expected Apollo to date, he never has. So seeing him with someone was a bit of a shock. Even more so when I slowed down and watched his car turn into the driveway of the little blue house I just left. I parked at the end of the road out of sight and waited just to be sure. When I saw Ariana come out and speak to the young woman in the car, then the two of them go inside, my suspicions were confirmed.I didn’t know how to react to this discovery, and it felt
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