Bill’s POVSerena is beneath me, breathless, skin flushed, her eyes dark with something wild and unrestrained. She’s still catching up to the shift in control, the way I’ve pinned her to the mattress, keeping her right where I want her. Her wrists are locked in my grip above her head, fingers curlin
Stevie’s POVI wake up to the steady rise and fall of Calvin’s chest beneath my cheek, his warmth surrounding me, his arm draped over my waist. The scent of him—faint cologne, clean sheets, something purely him—grounds me before I even open my eyes. My body is sore in the best way, still thrumming f
Bill’s POVCollin is out cold, his little fingers curled tightly around his favorite stuffed dinosaur, the same one he’s had since he could barely walk. His chest rises and falls in steady, even breaths, his lips parted slightly as he sleeps. The soft glow of the nightlight casts warm shadows over h
Calvin’s POVStevie doesn’t know where we’re going.She’s asked at least five times since we got in the car, but I just smirk and shake my head, letting her sit with the anticipation. I can tell she’s trying to act like she doesn’t care, but the way she keeps sneaking glances at me, the way she tugs
Stevie’s POVThe second I wake up, my heart is still racing.It takes me a few seconds to remember why—why my chest feels so light, why my body feels like it’s buzzing, why my hand keeps instinctively curling against my chest.Then I remember the way Calvin looked at me last night. The way he reache
Calvin’s POVThe courtroom is silent.Not the kind of silence that feels peaceful or calm. No, this is thick, suffocating, the kind that makes the air feel heavy, like it’s pressing down on my chest, settling in my bones.I sit with my hands clasped, my jaw locked tight, my eyes trained straight ahe
Bill’s POVThe rooftop bar is buzzing with energy, the city lights stretching for miles beyond the glass railing. Music hums in the background, not too loud, just enough to blend into the night. The air is crisp, carrying the faint scent of whiskey, cigars, and whatever overpriced cologne James deci
Serena’s POVThe bridal suite is filled with soft chatter, the scent of fresh flowers, and the distant hum of a string quartet playing downstairs. The golden afternoon light streams through the windows, casting everything in a soft glow. The air buzzes with energy—anticipation, nerves, excitement.A
Sunset Barbecue & Forever LoveSerena’s POVThere’s something about a perfect summer evening that makes me feel like we’ve done something right.The sun is just starting to set, casting that golden glow over our backyard, and the smell of barbecue fills the air. Kids’ laughter rings through the spac
The Sleepover from HellBill’s POVI don’t know how I got roped into this.One minute, I was minding my business, thinking about kicking back with a beer and watching the Lakers game. The next?I’m hosting a damn sleepover.Collin—our sweet, energetic, too-smart-for-his-own-good son—managed to convi
When Serena Got DrunkBill’s POVIt started out as a normal night.Just me, Serena, and a rare moment of freedom—no kids, no responsibilities, and no reason to be in bed by 10 p.m.I should’ve known it was going to get wild when she ordered her first margarita and said, “I deserve this.”By the thir
The Twins’ First Birthday BashSerena’s POVI told myself we were going to keep it simple.Something small, just close family and friends, maybe a cake, a few balloons, and a couple of presents. Nothing over the top.But I should’ve known better.Because the moment Calvin found out we were celebrati
The Worst Date Ever (And the Best Night After)Serena’s POVTonight was supposed to be perfect.A night just for us—no kids, no work stress, no last-minute interruptions. Just Bill and me, dressed up, out on the town, basking in the kind of luxury we rarely get to indulge in anymore. A night where w
Couples Therapy (Because Why Not?)Bill’s POVI have done a lot of things for my wife.I have sat through terrible rom-com marathons. I have held her purse in the middle of crowded shopping malls. I have eaten kale.But this?This might be the worst.Because somehow, someway, I have let Serena drag
When Serena Got JealousSerena’s POVI am not the jealous type.I am not the kind of woman who gets territorial, who glares at waitresses for being too friendly, or who overanalyzes every interaction Bill has with another woman.But this?This is different.Because Bill’s new assistant is young, fli
The Great Twin EscapeBill’s POVThere are few things in life more terrifying than waking up in the middle of the night to an eerie, unnatural silence.That’s what does it—the silence.When you’re the parent of three kids, you develop a sixth sense about these things. Normal nights come with backgro
Teaching Collin About LoveSerena’s POVIt starts at bedtime.Collin is curled up under his dinosaur blanket, his stuffed triceratops tucked beneath his arm, when he suddenly tilts his head and asks, “Mommy, how do you know when you love someone?”I pause, his question catching me off guard.From wh