“Samantha will be staying with us for a few days, and I expect you to be on your best behavior,” Logan says, with a clipped tone.“As we both know, I won’t interfere with you as long as you don’t get in my way, just like the contract stipulates.”I open my mouth, ready to curse him out, but I bite the inside of my cheek, forcing myself to stay silent. It’s infuriating how he constantly brings up the contract, using it as a reason for his demands.“Noted,” I say, nodding my head.“Good. I’m glad we’re on the same page,” he replies. “Will that be all?”I ask with a forced smile, “Because I need to retire to bed and get my beauty sleep.”Logan nods, his gaze still steady. “Yes, that will be all. Have a good night, Nadine.”I rise from the couch and head towards the door, eager to escape the tension in the room. As I walk away, I can feel Logan’s eyes on my back, but I refuse to turn around. I’ve decided to forget the events of the night and focus on moving forward with a plan in mind. I
I am all alone in the house and wonder where everyone has gone. I make my way through the kitchen to eat lunch. The silence is unnerving. I remember leaving everyone in the living room after breakfast.Earlier, I had opted to go to the swimming pool to clear my head. My heart sinks in my chest when I see Logan and Samantha swimming together. They seem so happy.Logan's eyes lock onto Samantha's as they kiss passionately. It confirms that the kiss at the gala wasn't a mistake, but something that will continue for a long time.Logan sits by the pool with his legs in the water. Samantha is between his legs, her neck stretched up as she gazes into Logan's eyes. Logan's eyes are full of smiles as he draws her lips to his.Asher catches me staring at them. I don't want to hear anything he has to say because he knows about Logan and Samantha and still encourages me to pursue my feelings for Logan.I know by now I should have sucked it up and not acted on my feelings for him."Nadine," he cal
First, I need to process this news. I lean my head against the cool bathroom tiles, letting the reality sink in. Later, I pace back and forth, wondering what I will do now that I know my fate. I don't know if I should be happy, scream, or just feel down about the result. I am pregnant, and I don't know what to do.This is too much for me right now. With everything going on between Logan and me, I never imagined things would go this way.I walk out of the bathroom and slump down on the bed, staring up at the ceiling with thoughts racing through my mind. I can't stay here and watch everything fall apart. I have to get out, even if it's temporary.I go to my closet, searching for comfortable clothes. After much contemplation, I settled on a sundress. I comb my hair and tie it into a bun, glancing into the mirror. My eyes look pale and tired. The signs were there all along, but I never paid much attention to them. I dab my face with a bit of makeup to cover the dullness.I take a good
I step out of the room, emotions I can't put into words flood over me. The corridor is quiet, but the soft hum of the hospital machinery fills the air. It's getting late, and I'm not usually one to spend late hours outside, but a thought strikes me. I need to let loose. "Fuck my life," I mutter to myself as I spot a bar just a few steps away. My legs move on their own, carrying me into the bar.Walking into the bar, I notice it’s crowded. Jeez, and it’s not even Friday yet. I thought people came to unwind mostly on weekends. For fuck’s sake, it’s just Tuesday.The music is so loud I can feel the beat in my chest as I move through the throng of people. "Girl, this is not my typical definition of fun," I think to myself. "What then is your definition of fun?" a voice chides me in my head. "Whatever," I reply to the voice and walk over to the bar. The bartender notices me.“Hey, pretty, what’s up? Are you new here? I haven’t seen this face before.”I roll my eyes at him. "How come yo
Logan's POVI’m lounging in the garden with Samantha when I spot Richie driving in. My heart leaps with the thought of seeing Nadine again, but when she doesn’t emerge, my excitement fades.Samantha tries to snap me out of my daze. "Babe, what's up with you? You look like shit," she says, waving her hand in front of my face.I grab her hand, yank it down, and shoot her a cold glare."Oops, sorry," she says, taking a sip of wine from her glass.I stand up and head over to Richie. "Where the hell is my wife?"He bows his head in greeting. "Good day, sir.""Cut to the chase. What’s good about the day? Where the hell is my wife?""I dropped her at the hospital," Richie replies. "She told me not to wait for her."I ball my hands into fists and clench my jaw. I feel like punching him right now, but I manage to keep my composure. "You fucking left her alone? What did I fucking tell you? Take her wherever she wants to go and stand watch over her!" I roar in anger.My mind races with all the t
He is taken aback by the sudden action and turns his face to me. I give him a devious glare that makes him step back, but he gradually regains his composure. "What the fuck, man?" he mutters.Nadine also senses the forceful pull away from him and looks at me. I know she hates my guts; she scrunches her face in disgust, but my name rolls out of her mouth. "Logan."That is my cue to step closer to her. "Let's go home. And what the fuck are you doing here with this dude?" I say, pointing at the guy standing.Nadine's eyes narrow as she looks at me. "None of your business, Logan. I came here to get away from you."The guy steps forward, his fists clenched. "She doesn't need to go anywhere with you if she doesn't want to.""Leave her the fuck alone," I growl, turning to him with my jaw clenched and fists held in check, resisting the urge to punch him. How dare he touch what is mine? He has no right to touch my Nadine, and now he made her rest her head on his goddamn chest. "Who are you
I can't begin to describe how I'm feeling right now, with the way Logan barged into the club and caused a scene. What does he care about? All he ever does is make me feel less than human. I hate his guts right now. He's such a hypocrite. He has Samantha, so why on earth is he still pining for me when he knows that I mean nothing to him?I know Josh doesn't have any ill intentions. He said so from the start, understanding that I needed to escape the overwhelming feelings I was dealing with, especially since he was also married.But wait—how did Logan find me? Something isn't right. Then again, he is Logan West. What do you expect? The voice in my head says.Logan always seems to know where I am, like he has some kind of sixth sense when it comes to me. It’s unsettling, and I can't shake the feeling that there's more to this than just a simple coincidence.I run upstairs to my room, knowing he’ll follow, but I’m not prepared for how quickly he does. Suddenly, I hear a loud bang on my
After my encounter with Logan, I try as much as possible to avoid him. I'm grateful that he seems to feel the same way, as he's usually out for work before I even wake up. When I come down for breakfast, Kayla always tells me that he's already left for the day.Most nights, he returns home late. Samantha is still around, which makes me even angrier because he encouraged her to stay. But who am I to complain? This is his house, after all.I focus on keeping to myself and avoiding unnecessary confrontations, though I find ways to distract myself. Kayla tries to lighten the mood, but it's clear that she's walking on eggshells too.There's a part of me that dreads the moment we might cross paths again, yet I can't help but wonder what he's thinking. I push those thoughts aside, reminding myself that it's easier to keep my distance and maintain the balance we've created.My heart plays tricks on me, as I can still feel his lips on mine after that dangerous kiss we shared. Every night, I
Nadine's POVThese past few weeks have been the best of my life. Shawn knows Logan is his dad, and it’s been a smooth ride. He sticks to Logan's side all day, and Logan, being the doting father, has no other obligation than to satisfy his son’s desires.Our dates are magical, and we’ve been on so many more since then. Logan spoils me silly, making every moment feel special. During one of our outings, he asked me to be his girlfriend, and I couldn’t care less about the label because I knew he wanted to woo me—that’s how he puts it.Logan’s family is eager for us to bring Shawn around so he can get to know his father’s side. I see pure love in their eyes as they bask in Shawn’s presence. Later, I find out that the blonde Logan pointed out at the restaurant with Chris is Lucas’s girlfriend. I feel a flush of embarrassment when I remember how I wanted to march up to her and stake my claim on Logan. Thank goodness I didn’t do that! I turn to Logan and playfully smack his chest. “Ouch!” h
Logan's POVI can’t get enough of Nadine. She’s like a soothing balm for my aching heart, and after giving her multiple orgasms, I feel like I’ve been on one hell of a ride.I want every part of her to bear my mark, so no man dares to come close to what is mine. I trail kisses over her body as she slowly opens her eyes. “No, not again, Logan,” she murmurs, feeling my erection pressing against her.I can’t count the number of times I’ve had an erection just from kissing her, and each time, it leads to amazing sex—an explosion of pent-up desire finally released. “I need to see my boy,” she whines, making her way toward the bathroom.I smile as I watch her. I want to see my boy too, but I dream of us being a family, all under one roof. Waking up each morning with Nadine by my side, peppering her with kisses and sending her into ecstasy before I head off to work. I imagine my son jumping up and down on my bed, trying to wake us up. The picture brings a smile to my face.Suddenly, I real
Nadine's POV.He pulls away and asks me a question I wasn’t expecting. Things are moving faster than I thought, but I know we’ve been avoiding our feelings for too long. We’ve both suffered in denial.“Go on a date with me,” he says softly, his eyes searching mine for a reaction. But I know I’m ready to take that leap of faith for us.I smile warmly, letting him see just how open I am to his request.“Of course, yes.”The smile that lights up his face is beyond ordinary, it’s captivating, pulling me in like a spell. He draws me closer and kisses me gently, and I savor the bliss that washes over me. Then it hits me—I need to call Rosa to let her know I won’t be home tonight.There’s no way I’m leaving here; I just want to stay in his arms all night.He notices the shift in my mood and asks, “What’s wrong?”“I need to call Rosa.”“Oh, how’s our son doing?” he asks, watching closely, testing if I’ll show any vulnerability.“He’s fine, but he wasn’t too happy with us leaving so suddenly.
I can’t believe what I just heard. My heart leaps with joy, pounding so hard I feel it might burst from my chest. “I’m right where I should be,” she whispers.It feels surreal. “Say that again, Nadine,” I urged, my face lighting up with happiness.“Oh, stop, Logan,” she replies, covering her face with her hands.Unable to contain my excitement, I scoop her up in a bridal carry and head up the stairs.“Drop me! I can walk by myself!” she laughs, but I can’t help my joy as I carry her with happiness.“Where are you taking me?” she asks, laughing.“To my bathroom. Remember that day you had your bath here?” She nods her head against my chest, a playful smile on her lips.I can’t seem to have a bath without thinking about that day. I kick the door open and step inside, gently lowering her to her feet under the shower.As the warm water cascades around us, I slowly start to remove her clothes, then peel off my own until we are both naked, feeling the heat envelop us.I take a moment to ad
He moves his hand down, sliding my pants aside, and finds my clit with his fingers. I shudder, arching my back as he continues to press deeper. He adds another finger, fucking me with it, but it doesn’t come close to satisfying the longing that’s consumed me for years. No amount of self-control can hold back the desire that surges through me.His fingers alone can’t quench my thirst. All I want is his dick inside me, filling me, while my clit clench around him.He slams into me with all the raw power I remember from our first night together, igniting a fire deep in me.That night is etched in my memory, and each time I use my toy, I picture him, as I thrust in and out reliving the raw connection I feel that reckless night.As he drives deeper, sensations flood back, every gasp, every moan, every brush of his skin against mine. I remember the way he looked at me, his eyes dark with desire, as if I were the only thing that mattered in the world.I think of how desperately I craved him
"Nadine," he calls my name, and my knees go weak. I can’t help myself; I lunge at him, pressing my lips to his. He swings into action immediately, without hesitation, as if he’s been waiting for this moment. What does this man do to me? He kisses me back, matching my intensity, pouring as much desire into the kiss as I do.I know this man. His presence etches itself into every part of my being. I can’t stay sane without him. I know it sounds cliché, but it’s the damn truth. He owns me, and I’m sure he feels the same. My encounter with Chris is a wake-up call, reminding me to hold on tight to what I have. Rosa’s words echo in my mind, even if she thinks I didn’t hear: I shouldn’t let a good man slip away.“Oh, Nad,” he whispers, his hands roaming over my body, cupping my butt. I wrap my legs around him, keeping our lips locked.He carries me to the couch, laying me down gently before finally pulling away.“What the hell, Logan?” I snap, frustration bubbling up like a child denied th
Nadine's POV I'm still reeling from Logan's sudden appearance and departure. My heart was racing, and my body trembling with desire. How does he do this to me? I feel like I'm trapped in a web of longing, unable to escape.The way he touched me, his fingers tracing my skin, sending shivers down my spine. His eyes, burning with intensity, seeing right through me. And that whispered question, 'What do you want?'... It's as if he knows I'm powerless against him.I try to shake off the feeling, telling myself I'm on a date with Chris, but Logan's presence has awakened something deep within me. I can't deny the connection between us.Chris... poor Chris. He has no idea what's going on. I feel guilty, about using him as a distraction from Logan. But Logan's games are exhausting. Why can't he leave me alone?As I return to the table, Chris notices my flushed cheeks and asks if I'm okay. I force a smile, trying to brush it off, but he sees right through me.'Everything alright?' he asks, con
Logan's POVI keep tabs on her, my men tracking her every move. But tonight feels different. I'm told that she’s going on a date with Chris Meyers, the kind of guy who can charm his way into anyone’s heart. I know he won’t stop until he has Nadine under his spell, and the thought twists my heart with disgust, a sharp pang of jealousy tightening my chest.Even from afar, I sense her unease. Her eyes darted around, searching for someone, anyone, watching her. Little does she know, it’s me.Kelly, my brother Lucas’s girlfriend, is nearby. Lucas has been pushing me to meet her, and as soon as he steps away to take a call, I know it’s my moment to move closer.When I point at Kelly as my date, I see it in her eyes—she’s ready to tear her apart from miles away.Returning to my seat, I feel Nadine’s gaze follow me, tracking my every move. When she finally stands, I slip away, quietly following her.She heads toward the restroom, and I follow, keeping my distance as I move discreetly in the
The past few weeks have been a wild ride, just as I expected. I've spent more time at my flower shop and squeezed in several dates.Some of them? Total snooze-fests. They drone on about themselves—their accomplishments, their families without ever asking what I want.One guy bragged so much that you'd think I was lucky just to be sitting across from him.Another couldn’t stop talking about his mom and his pet, which screamed a red flag from a mile away.Logan’s been away a lot, but he still checks on Shawn when I’m not around, always making sure to send flowers. This time, though, he didn’t come by in person to place the order.But his absence is obvious even Ava can't stop talking about the gorgeous man who ordered flowers which I know she is referring to Logan Even Shawn has noticed, asking where Logan’s been. I just shrug, unsure of the answer.He followed up the flowers with a sweet message that had me grinning from ear to ear.Lately, I’ve been exploring more—going on dates, unw