~ SIERRA ~“Colton?” Sierra gasped in shock. “How did you get up here?”Some part of her wasn’t sure that this was real. A moment ago, she was seeing her dead mother and brother in her dream. Was this a dream too?“Well, I have a magic carpet, remember?” Colton chuckled, that signature smirk of his was playing on his face. In one swift move, he jumped over the ledge and flew inside the window. Sierra took a step back and let him land right in front of her.“Colton…?” Sierra was still in disbelief. He was standing tall in front of her with those gorgeous eyes and signature messy hair. “Alright, Rosie and Ethan helped sneak me in,” he said finally. Putting his hands on her arms, he held her close and asked, “Sierra, what’s going on? Why haven’t you been answering my calls?”Sierra went speechless. She looked at his hands on her arms and they felt real. This was reality. He was really here.But, wait.What would this mean, then? She’d have to tell him everything her dad told her. Would
~ SIERRA ~- - - - - THREE WEEKS LATER - - - - -Several weeks had passed since Spring break and Sierra was finishing up her second semester in Columbia. In the meantime, Henri was still executing his plan. He sent out invitations for Sierra and Raphael’s wedding, and the news made the front page of newspapers all over the city. Raphael’s family also secured the most coveted location for a New York City wedding— the grand ballroom at the St. Regis hotel. In Henri’s mind, everything was going according to plan. The decoration, the menu, the band, and even the wedding gown, everything was already prepared and Sierra didn’t even have to lift a finger. Sierra also never talked to him about backing out of the wedding anymore, so he assumed that she was ready. What Henri didn’t know, however, was that Sierra was making plans of her own. While she was spending hours on campus to study for her finals, she was also meeting up with Colton and his cousins, plotting their grand escape. Even as
~ SIERRA ~“I can’t believe we’re going back to Paris,” Sierra sighed as she leaned her head to Colton’s shoulder. The plane had taken off high in the air, soaring through the blue sky. Winnie was sleeping in her cage while Levi and Jackson were sitting on the front side. Jackson was playing on his phone while Levi was on his laptop. Meanwhile, Sierra and Colton were sitting all the way in the back. He had an arm around her and she was resting her head on him.“It’s pretty poetic, no?” he replied with a smile. “Back to where it all began,”Sierra’s lips curved up a smile. Glancing out the airplane’s window, all she could see was the bright blue sky. The sky was open and full of new possibilities, just like how she was feeling right now. “Hey, Colton,” she said.“Hm?”“What do you think our life’s gonna look like from now on?”Colton paused for a moment to think. “I don’t know,” he shrugged finally. “I suppose it can be whatever we want it to be,”Colton’s voice held a note of optim
~ SIERRA ~As soon as they arrived at the small airport in Versailles, a big black car was already waiting at the tarmac. Colton, Sierra, Levi, and Jackson all piled into the car and the driver, a tall French man, didn’t say one word except bowed his head at Colton. The black-tinted car then drove out of the airport and into the city, except it didn’t stop there. They kept driving until they reached the outskirts of town, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.“Colton,” Sierra whispered as she leaned closer to him.“Hm?”“Who’s this guy?” she gestured to the driver in the front seat.“That’s Pierre, he’s one of our personal bodyguards,”“You have bodyguards too?” she gaped.“Only when I need ‘em,” he shrugged.Well, that’s new.Sierra paused for a moment to think. At first, she thought it was weird that her family had bodyguards, but that’s what happens when you’re a billionaire. So, why would Colton have bodyguards too? Was he involved in some dangerous business or something?“
~ COLTON ~Sierra’s hands landed on the side of Colton’s face and she stared at him with a look he couldn’t decipher. He stared back into her eyes and watched how she leaned her lips slowly towards his. Colton let her take control as Sierra kissed him sweetly and gently. Though she wasn’t saying a word, her kiss spoke volumes.Damn. I want her so bad.Colton let out a low growl and started kissing her back. Their tongues met and tangled with each other like they were dancing. His hands went to hold her waist, pulling her closer, and her hands began trailing down his body. Her hands stopped at his stomach for a moment, then suddenly and without warning, she went further south.Colton let out another groan. Sierra was palming his length and stroking it with her hand. He didn’t want to let her have all the fun, so he trailed a hand under her nightgown and to her panties. Colton couldn’t contain his excitement when he felt how wet she was for him. He slipped a finger inside and began rubb
~ COLTON ~- - - - - ONE WEEK LATER - - - - -“Fuck!”Colton let out a deep groan as he felt her walls clenching around his shaft. It was another beautiful morning in the estate and Colton wasn’t letting it go to waste. He spent every waking minute making love to his princess. It was hard to believe, but it only got better every time. “Colton, ahhh!”Sierra let out a scream as she reached her orgasm. Colton slowed down his strokes and felt the tightness and warmness of her walls enveloping him. The feeling was sending him to space back, he almost lost himself right then and there. * SMACK! *Colton’s hand went to her ass and he gripped her tightly. She was straddling him on top, bouncing up and down while beads of sweat trickled down her porcelain skin. Colton froze for a moment and marveled at the sight.She’s just so goddamn sexy.When he finally managed to pull his shit together, Colton got a firm hold on her and turned their bodies around. She was lying flat on the bed and he wa
~ SIERRA ~- - - - - ONE WEEK LATER - - - - -A whole month had passed since Sierra and Colton arrived in Versailles. For the entire month, they stayed in the chateau and laid low. They still saw the news on TV that Henri was looking for her, but the news was not as outrageous as they were before. Claims of kidnapping were challenged by the public. The media loved good stories and they decided to spin their own tale, calling the man on the motorcycle as Sierra’s secret lover instead of a kidnapper. Ever since the media ran with that story, the public wasn’t so gung ho on finding Sierra anymore. She wasn’t seen as a victim and Colton as a villain, but they became more of an icon— a modern day Romeo and Juliet or Bonnie and Clyde. Instead of supporting Henri and his crusade, people were supporting Sierra and Colton. They even gave them cute nicknames, hashtag Sierra’s Paramour.This was good news for Sierra, Colton, and the gang. They weren’t as stressed out as before and they even sta
~ SIERRA ~Sierra’s right hand was shaking as she reached for the pink box on the shelf of the drug store. On her other hand was her phone. She opened the translator app and the word “pregnancy test” was written on the screen.She walked slowly to the cashier and put the box on the counter. The check out lady rang the price and it showed on the little screen. Sierra gave out her credit card and waited patiently as her receipt was being printed.“Um, excuse me, do you have a bathroom here?” Sierra spoke as slowly and as clearly as possible, in case the French lady couldn’t understand English.The lady pointed to a door on the corner of the store. Sierra took the box from her and nodded her head.“Thanks,” she muttered before leaving.Outside the drug store, Pierre was sitting in the car, waiting. Sierra gave Pierre a thumbs up just to say that she was okay before going to the bathroom. Once inside the bathroom, Sierra locked the door and stood in front of the mirror.Still wearing the
~ SIERRA ~- - - - - THREE YEARS LATER - - - - -The grand hall of Columbia University buzzed with excitement and anticipation as the graduating class of 2020 gathered in a sea of caps and gowns. Sierra found herself among them, surrounded by the familiar faces of friends and classmates. The air was charged with a mix of emotions, and Sierra can't help but feel a surge of sentimentality as she reflected on the journey that brought her to this moment.Wow. I can’t believe I’m really here, she thinks to herself.The journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Sierra thought back to the late-night study sessions, the sacrifices made to balance parenthood and academia, and the unwavering support of her amazing husband. As she sat, waiting for the commencement ceremony to begin, her mind replayed the moments that defined the past few years.It’s nothing short of a miracle, really. From the first time she met Colton at her birthday party, to the time he took her on “magic carpet ride
~ COLTON ~Colton had already decided that one of the best things about being married to Sierra was watching her walk around in just her underwear.It was early evening on the last day of their honeymoon. They had spent most of the day at the beach and, after they had both showered, they had set about starting to pack their suitcases ready for the journey home. Colton was lying on the bed, having sorted and packed most of his clothes. Sierra had showered after him but had only partially dressed. She was padding around their bedroom ferrying clothes back and forth to the suitcase wearing only a rather cute set of matching light pink bra and panties.With that job done, Sierra went to put on a dress ready for dinner."Damn,” Colton muttered.“What?” she asked.“You’re just so gorgeous, princess," Colton said, shaking his head from side to side. “Oh, stop,” Sierra blushed and rolled her eyes."I’m telling you, all the guys in the restaurant -- when you wore that dress the other day, the
~ SIERRA ~The wedding was one crazy blur of a moment. It was something like a movie. Or a dream. Sierra felt like she was being whisked away from one place to the next. There was no time to stop, the momentum just kept going. Right after the ceremony was over, Colton had a helicopter prepared on the rooftop of the Plaza Hotel. Still wearing her wedding dress, Sierra got into the helicopter and they flew to the bright, blue sky.“It’s only for the weekend,” Colton said to her. “Just you and me,”Sierra had no idea where they were going, and she didn’t bother asking. Maybe it was the champagne in her veins or just the complete reckless abandon she felt whenever she was with Colton, but she was down for any kind of surprise with him.The next thing she remembered, Sierra woke up, unclear at first about where she was. But then she remembered...the huge bed, the smart room, it felt like a holiday resort, and it must be... The Hamptons. Yes. She was the brand new Mrs. Rhodes on her honeym
~ SIERRA ~- - - - - THREE MONTHS LATER - - - - -Summer was coming to an end and the weather was getting cooler in New York City. Sierra walked out of the Columbia campus library with her two friends, Anna and Jess, from the American Lit class. They had books piled up in their hands, making it hard for them to walk down the steps.“Thank God it’s finally Friday! I’m so done with writing for now,” Anna said.“I know. I can’t wait to put these down and go to McSorley's for drinks,” Jess replied.“Are you coming with us, Sierra?” Anna asked.“Oh, I’d love to, but I gotta go check on my baby,” Sierra flashed them a sorry smile. “Dang,” Jess muttered. “She’s the best writer in our class and she’s a mom. What can’t she do?”Sierra let out a laugh and shook her head.“I’ll join the next one. Enjoy your night, you guys,”Sierra waved one hand goodbye while using the other hand to keep all her books together. The school session was in full swing and work was starting to pile up. Luckily for
~ COLTON ~Colton was smiling from ear to ear. How could he not? He was looking at his beautiful fiancee and the healthy baby boy they have. Sierra was holding baby Seb in her arms, rocking him back and forth to get him to calm down. Baby Seb had stopped crying and he was now giggling at the funny faces Sierra was making. Colton couldn’t drop his smile as he leaned his head against the doorway to the nursery. Nothing in the world could bring him this much joy and feelings. He was the luckiest man in the world, and he never wanted to take this moment for granted.“I think he’s bored, he just wants to play,” Sierra commented, studying the look on her baby’s face.Colton could stand here and watch her play with baby Seb all day. Sierra made such a great mother. She had that motherly instinct. She knew exactly just what the baby wanted by looking at it. “Maybe we can take him to the beach?” Colton suggested.“That sounds fun,” Sierra nodded her head eagerly. “Wouldn’t that be fun, Seb?”
~ SIERRA ~- - - - - ONE MONTH LATER - - - - -“Attention everyone!” Colton said as he clinked his champagne glass with the knife. He was standing in the middle of the long table and Sierra was seated next to him. All around them were beautiful flower arrangements, candles, and a gorgeous feast. They were enjoying a wonderful birthday lunch for Sierra in Colton’s summer home in the Hamptons. All of their closest friends and family were in attendance, including Henri, baby Sebastian, Rosie, Ethan, Levi, Jackson, and of course, Winnie.“I just wanna raise a toast to my beautiful fiancee on her birthday today,” Colton said as he turned to Sierra. Everyone’s eyes were on them and they were ooh-ing and aah-ing. “Baby girl, you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I don’t know if any of you know this, but Sierra and I first met on her birthday two years ago. Thank you for falling out of that window and letting me catch you,” Sierra let out a laugh and everyone else did too. “I lo
~ SIERRA ~- - - - - TWO WEEKS LATER - - - - -“Breaking news! Last night, in a surprising turn of events, members of the Rothschild family, Raphael Rothschild and his father, Nathanael Rothschild, one of the wealthiest and most prominent families in New York City, were arrested by the CIA in relation to a shooting incident in France…”Sierra was sitting on the couch in Colton’s penthouse apartment when she saw the news on the TV. Baby Sebastian was asleep in her arms and she was rocking him back and forth slowly. She reached for the remote and raised the volume up, but not too much because she didn’t want to wake the baby up.“The CIA was first tipped off by the French National Police when a shooting occurred in the outskirts of Paris several weeks ago. In the shooting, Raphael Rothschild, the youngest son of the Rothschild family was injured, along with twenty other men of Russian origin. At first, the French police arrested Henri Ascott, another prominent man of New York City’s eli
~ SIERRA ~Dark. There was nothing but darkness for miles. Sierra couldn’t see anything in front of her. The last thing she remembered was seeing Raphael holding a gun to Colton's back and she jumped as fast as she could. The loud piercing sound of the gun cut through the air and that was it. Everything turned dark after that. Sierra didn’t know how long she was out for. Sometimes she’d see flashes of light. She could also see the faces of people leaning in front of her. First, it was Colton, but then there were people that she didn’t know. Seeing that they were wearing masks and uniforms, maybe they were nurses or doctors. They were also speaking in French. She didn't know what they were saying, but they looked worried, so she got worried too."Colton..." she kept calling for him. "The baby..."Colton and the baby were the only things in her mind. Sierra didn't even care that she was bleeding out, lying on an operating table. She kept calling for his name over and over, until the nu
~ COLTON ~The police siren rang loudly in the background as Colton speeded away. Sitting in the passenger seat, Sierra was groaning and writhing in pain, and blood kept dripping from the side of her stomach. Damon glanced at her every chance he could, and every time he saw the blood pooling on the seat and dripping to the floor, he felt sick to his stomach.“Col…” Sierra tried to speak, but she was too weak.“Yes, princess, I’m right here,” he shakily put a hand on her, while still trying to focus on the road. “Co…”“Ssh, don’t speak, it’s okay,” he cooed. “You’ll be alright, I promise,”Colton’s eyes were welling up with tears. His voice cracked as he spoke. He couldn’t bear looking at her like this, writhing in blood and pain. And not just that, he didn’t even want to think about the baby. If something happened to her or to the baby, he wouldn’t know how to live with himself.Luckily for Colton, after a short drive down the hill, he saw a small hospital with an ER sign. Using all