Nicola Taylor As I woke up to the gentle morning light filtering through the curtains, I found myself in a room that still felt somewhat unfamiliar, yet comforting. Cole lay beside me, his features softened by sleep, and I couldn't help but smile at the sight of him. I never thought Iâd wake up nex
Nicola Taylor The bell rang incessantly as I hurried downstairs to answer it. Being alone in the massive house for the first time without Bella or Cole felt strange. They had gone to the doctor for a check-up, and I had decided to stay back, thinking Bella needed some alone time with her father. I
Harvey turned to me with a smile. âWell, youâve got yourself a great wife, Cole. Nicola here was very welcoming.â Cole's eyes met mine, a mix of emotions swirling in his gaze. âYes, she is,â he said, his voice tinged with an edge as he wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me a little closer. âL
Nicola Taylor âYou are mad at me. I can tell,â Cole said for the umpteenth time as I fluffed my pillow aggressively before getting into bed. Harvey and Cole might not be âbestiesâ again, but they were on better terms now because I intervened. They even hugged each other goodbye. After putting Bella
Nicola Taylor âWait, donât. Stop.â I groaned, hating how much I loved the sensation I was feeling but knowing I had to tell him to stop. âWhat happened?â His hot breath on my inner thigh made goosebumps rise all over my body. âDonât do this.â I felt my face heating up. âWhy not?â he asked as he
âMrs. Kinsley, can you take Arabella out to the park or something?â Cole asked, looking annoyed and angry. âBut I want to play with Gammy and Grandpa!â Bella pouted, stomping her feet unhappily. âTheyâll be here when you come back, donât worry. Come on,â Mrs. Kinsley said as she picked Bella up an
Nicola Taylor I dressed quickly for work as soon as Cole kicked his in-laws out of the house. Too many things were said and revealed, but I didnât have time to think about it. I had to leave for school with Bella. Thankfully, when I came out of my room dressed and ready with my bag, Mrs. Kinsley ha
Nicola Taylor I put Bella to sleep, realizing that the conversation between Cole and Mrs. Kinsley was going to take quite some time. I wondered if I had made a mistake marrying Cole so easily and if my life would have been better if I had stayed alone. I thought back to the time when I had dreamsâ