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Gotta think of an excuse...My phone buzzed twice in my hand. It was a message from Lena.A gif loaded—a woman, fresh out of the shower, posing seductively in this super skimpy nightgown.And Lena's not-so-subtle advice: [You should try this 😉]I sent back a facepalm emoji.Even though I silently cursed Lena for being such a perv, I couldn't deny the idea had potential. I just needed the right excuse to show Hayden this side of me.Still brainstorming, I headed to the bathroom to take a shower.If I used Cole's info, Hayden would definitely catch on. No way that's gonna work.Maybe I could say something's wrong with the plumbing and ask for help, but I can't just break something for an excuse. That's out too.Hmm, what if I said I was hungry and asked him to cook for me? That could work.Decision made, I finished my shower and slipped into a sexy nightgown I almost never wore.I'd bought this thing back when Jace and I got engaged, thinking we'd be living together soon.Fu
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My heart was racing, pounding like a drum.I'd been the one who wanted to tease him, to test him, but now that he was actually responding, I totally chickened out.I was breathing like I'd just run a marathon. "Hayden, you..."He stepped closer, and I completely froze, taking a step back on instinct.With each step, he went from being outside the door to inside my apartment. I was now pinned against the shoe rack, both of us still holding onto this stupid bowl of oatmeal.Gotta give him credit, though—he hadn't spilled a single drop, even with all this back and forth.My heart was going so fast I thought it might jump out of my chest.Hayden didn't say a word. He just stood there, so close, staring right at me.I couldn't look at him anymore, full-on panicking. What was I thinking trying to provoke him like this?Lena had pushed me into it, but she also warned me: guys can't resist being teased.Well, I'd definitely lost my mind for a sec and done something dumb.But it was
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My past with Jace had left some serious scars. I needed to know—was I really that unappealing? Like, was I the kind of girl who could be held like this without him feeling anything? Someone he could resist without even breaking a sweat?"Hayden," I whispered, my hand sliding up his back, pulling him closer through his shirt. My nails dug in a little.His whole body went stiff, and he sucked in a breath. "Kiki..."I pressed against him, knowing he could feel how soft I was under this nightgown, fresh from the shower.If he could still walk away now, then yeah, I'd have to accept I was a complete failure."Kiki," he said, voice tight, before suddenly pulling away. His hands gripped my shoulders, head down, breathing like he'd just run five miles.His Adam's apple bobbed, and I could see he was shaking.He looked like he'd just crossed a finish line, exhausted.I wasn't much better. I'd made this move, and now I felt both embarrassed and bold as hell."It's late," Hayden muttered
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[Good night, my girlfriend!]Hayden's text came in like half an hour later.What took him so long? Was he, like in those cheesy romance novels, taking a cold shower to cool off or something?Thinking about how we'd hit the brakes earlier made me blush like crazy, so I didn't even text back.I barely slept that night. Maybe I should've taken a cold shower too because I was all kinds of restless, like there was this weird energy buzzing under my skin.I guess once you crack open the door to, you know, desire, it's kinda hard to shut it again. I learned that the hard way.I was up early the next morning, but Hayden beat me to it. He was already out running.The guy's stamina was insane. Seriously, where does he get all that energy?I bet a guy like him would be... intense in bed too.I couldn't stop thinking about it, like I was under some kind of spell or something.And you know who's to blame for this? Lena, with her terrible advice last night!I didn't care how early it was;
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He had this helpless yet fond smile on his face. "You've done it before. You've got a track record."I didn't even know what to say.My cheeks burned with a mix of embarrassment and annoyance.Seriously? It was one thing for him to know, but did he really have to spell it out?Clearly, his emotional intelligence was lacking."Kiki," he said softly, "you're so bold when you're doing something naughty, but afterward, you act all scared. You've been like this since we were kids."I was about to snap back, but then it hit me.Doing something naughty?Last night, when I showed up at his door in my nightgown... he didn't think it was some innocent mistake. He knew I did it on purpose?Oh my God!This is beyond humiliating.I almost crushed the car key in my hand as I straightened up, ready to argue back. "Who are you calling naughty? It's clearly you! You're the one who—Mmm..."Before I could finish, Hayden leaned in and kissed me.Maybe because he'd just been running, his lips
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"What's wrong?""Hayden!"We spoke at the same time."You said you were leaving today, right? Where are you going?" I asked, panting as I ran over to him.He frowned a little, probably because I'd just jumped out of my car, but when he heard my question, his expression softened, and a smile tugged at his lips. "What, worried I'm gonna run away?"His teasing made my cheeks heat up. I pretended to be mad. "Seriously, where are you going?""I'm not leaving, at least not right now," Hayden said, dodging the question.I frowned. "Huh?""I was planning to leave because my work here was done and there wasn't much keeping me around. But now things have changed," Hayden said as he stepped closer and leaned down, his eyes locked on mine. "Because now I have a girlfriend."It felt like a jolt of electricity shot through me. I took a step back, overwhelmed, then turned around.But before I could take another step, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me right into his arms.His chin brushed a
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Thinking about how he'd accused me of stuff before, I decided to get back at him. "Let go, or I'll report you for harassment."Brad just laughed. "Go ahead, I'd love to see that."He looked way too confident for my liking.Ugh, dealing with guys like him was so exhausting. I tried to pull my hand away, but he still didn't let go, that stupid smirk still plastered on his face. "It's been a while. You look even... prettier now.""Ew, get lost!" I snapped, yanking my hand back again.But he still wouldn't let go. Instead, he stepped closer, still holding on. "Your temper's gotten worse, too."Seriously, there's a saying that shameless people are invincible, and it's definitely true for someone like Brad."What are you doing? Flirting with a girl? Get your ass over here!" someone yelled from a few feet away.So that's why he was in such a rush earlier—he actually had somewhere to be.But now? He didn't seem bothered at all. He just ignored the person and tightened his grip on my h
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My eyelids twitched, hard. This was definitely not a good sign.But even if there were trouble ahead, I had to go.Obviously, I wasn't just gonna walk into it. So, I texted Steve: [Hey, I'm heading to see Cole. Keep an eye out, okay?]No response. He was probably busy training.Yeah, training, not sleeping in. Steve was prepping for some big tournament, and when he wasn't practicing, he was doing intense workouts.Sleeping in just wasn't his thing.I wasn't worried, though. He'd check his phone after practice, and I had some time before I had to face Cole.With a deep breath, I hit the gas and drove straight to Serenity Retreat.When I got there, Cole's massive Range Rover was already parked outside. He was out front, going through some slow exercises—either taking it seriously or just putting on a show.I couldn't tell if he was really into it or just playing around, but it definitely looked better than smoking or staring at his phone.Of course, his little show also meant h
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Lena didn’t need to turn around to recognize the voice—she had just heard it last night. "Aunt Xandra," Lena greeted Xandra, who approached her excitedly. "It really is you!" Xandra looked at Ron in surprise. "Cousin, so Lena is your girlfriend?" Ron raised an eyebrow. "Why is she calling you ‘Aunt Xandra’?" Xandra blushed slightly, and Lena explained, "She’s my uncle’s girlfriend." "Oh? What a coincidence. Looks like we’re about to become one big happy family," Ron teased, his tone laced with amusement. Lena hadn’t expected to run into Xandra there. Fortunately, her relationship with Ron was fake—otherwise, things would get complicated. If she called Xandra "Aunt Xandra" while Xandra called Ron "Cousin," their family connections would become a mess. "Your uncle will be here soon. I’m waiting for him," Xandra said cheerfully, making Lena’s head ache. Why did she keep running into Aaron wherever she went? There was no avoiding him. "Well, you wait here. We’re heading i
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Perhaps he had made the announcement and left early to avoid any awkward encounters. Lena’s mind spun with possibilities as she made her way downstairs and into the courtyard. "Good morning, my dearest Grandpa, Grandma, and Mother." Their moods were bright, so she decided to match their cheerfulness. "Awake already?" her grandmother responded first. Lena ran over to her, wrapping her arms around her shoulders and planting a kiss. "Grandma, you smell amazing." "Of course I do! I used the perfume Xandra gave me—it’s from the Little Carriage collection. Isn’t it divine?" her grandmother replied with a proud smile. The "Little Carriage" her grandmother referred to was a designer perfume brand. Her grandmother had always loved dressing up, doing her makeup, and using YSL international perfumes. Xandra clearly knew how to cater to her tastes. No doubt Aaron had told her exactly what to buy. Lena moved over to Briana, wrapping her in a hug as well and lowering her voice to ask
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Lena had been feigning sleep so perfectly, yet who would’ve thought Aaron would pull a move like this? What was she supposed to do now? She didn’t dare move. Any movement would make things even more awkward. So, she kept up the act, letting Aaron carry her upstairs and open her bedroom door. Her face was pressed against his chest, so she discreetly opened her eyes, but all she could see was his white shirt and catch the clean, refreshing scent of pinewood on him. Yes, pinewood. It wasn’t the scent of makeup, nor was it perfume. Did this mean he hadn’t hugged Xandra? That nothing intimate had happened between them? The thought barely crossed her mind before she mentally rolled her eyes at herself. What are you thinking? If he hugged or kissed his girlfriend, wouldn’t that be completely normal? Lena, come to your senses! This is your Uncle Aaron. Whether he’s part of the Ace family or not, he’s still your Uncle Aaron. Uncle Aaron… As she repeated the title in her mind
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"You silly girl, what nonsense are you spouting?" Briana gave Lena a light slap on the arm. "Mom, if I marry Uncle Aaron, then he won’t have a reason to leave, right? Isn’t that a good thing?" Lena continued to test the waters. "Good thing? What good is there in that? Do you have any idea how many people would gossip about you, me, and the Ace family if that happened?" Briana’s concerns mirrored Lena’s own fears. "But Uncle Aaron has already stated that he’s no longer part of the Ace family. Who would still have anything to say?" Lena argued, trying to persuade her mother. Briana shook her head. "People will always find something to gossip about. Even if he’s not part of the Ace family, they’ll still wag their tongues." "Didn’t you always say, ‘Walk your own path and let others talk’? Let them say what they want. It’s not like we’re losing a piece of flesh," Lena quipped, spouting her own brand of twisted logic. Briana finally realized something was off. She twisted Lena’s
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"I'm just amazed that pregnancy has made you smarter. Most people say pregnancy makes women forgetful for three years," Hayden teased Keira with a rare grin. Keira gave him a gentle kick. "Did Aaron ask you to pass on his thoughts?" "No, it's just what I think," Hayden replied earnestly. He would never lie to her. Keira sighed softly. "Love between two people isn’t something outsiders can meddle with. But maybe Aaron’s actions today will help Lena realize what’s in her heart." "Let’s wait and see," Hayden said, finishing the massage before applying lotion and stretch mark cream to Keira's belly. "Baby, give Dad a little kick," Hayden said, stroking her belly. Right after he spoke, the baby really did kick. Keira couldn’t help but laugh; this little one was so obedient to their dad. "Just a few kicks, alright? Mommy needs to sleep, so don’t bother her," Hayden instructed. The baby obediently kicked a few more times before settling down. Keira was curious. "I think our ba
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Keira stared at the messages Lena had just sent her. She could sense something was up, so she immediately called her, but Lena declined the call. Instead, she replied with another message: [I’m at my grandparents’ house, and my mother is here too.] Keira had no choice but to keep texting her: [Did Aaron upset you today?] Lena sent Keira a string of ellipses. That endless row of dots made her even more curious. [What happened exactly?] Keira pressed. Lena replied: [He brought his girlfriend home today.] After sending that message, she also sent Keira a screenshot of a payment receipt and added: [Spot the highlight.] Keira zoomed in on the image and finally noticed the note: Name Change Fee. [Wow, how generous! 600,000 dollars just for a name change fee. What did you call her to make it worth that much?] Keira was shocked. Lena then sent Keira a voice message, explaining the situation in detail. At the end, she added: [He used to tell me how long he’d liked me, but now he’s
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"Aaron, I want to add Lena on WhatsApp." Xandra actually asked Aaron, gently tugging on his sleeve with a delicate and endearing expression that made her look pitifully lovable. Aaron glanced at her, his gaze filled with a warmth Lena was all too familiar with. Once upon a time, he had looked at her the same way. Now, he could look at other women like that. So, never believe a man when he says things like, I've liked you for years. "If you want to add her, then add her," Aaron's approval made Xandra look at him with delight. Lena, however, truly didn’t want to add her. She and Xandra weren’t close, and they likely wouldn’t ever be. Lena didn’t enjoy socializing with strangers, so she smiled faintly. "Aren’t you afraid I might tell her something about you, Uncle Aaron?" Aaron’s gaze turned cold and distant, his voice calm. "There’s nothing about me that Xandy can’t know." Ha! Lena sneered inwardly. If that were the case, why had he just warned her earlier? Double stand
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Under the table, Lena felt her mother's foot nudge her—a clear signal: Let Xandra win. Lena gritted her teeth. Why was everyone fawning over a girlfriend who hadn’t even officially joined the family? Annoyed, she huffed inwardly. The more you tell me to lose, the harder I’ll fight to win. The game began, and Lena’s starting hand was exceptional—practically a heavenly draw. She was only one card away from winning while the others still struggled with mismatched cards. It seemed like an easy victory was in the cards for her. But then, as if under a spell, her luck took a sharp turn. None of the cards she needed showed up. Worse, every time she reached for a card, Xandra would intercept it with a call, blocking her progress entirely. As the rounds continued, even her mother, Briana, reached a ready hand, while Lena was still stuck with the same cards she started with. Soon, her grandmother joined the fray, and eventually, even Xandra declared readiness. Three players were now
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Lena’s heart fluttered in panic. Why was he standing here? Had he overheard what she’d said earlier? There was no use regretting it now. She could only pretend he hadn’t heard anything and called out, trying to sound natural, “Uncle!” She had just given herself a pep talk in the bathroom, but seeing him standing so close now, her heartbeat still faltered. Aaron’s deep, starry eyes fixed on her. “Xandy is very simple and innocent. She doesn’t take well to certain things. I trust you understand what I mean?” Lena’s chaotic heartbeats suddenly settled. So this was why he had waited for her—to make sure she wouldn’t tell Xandra about his past feelings for her. A strange, sharp pain twisted in her chest, so intense it stole her breath for a moment. Clenching her fist by her side, she pinched herself hard to suppress the ache and avoid showing any emotion. “What ‘certain things’ are you referring to, Uncle? I don’t believe there’s anything you’ve shared with me that’s worth m
