Nicola TaylorThe backyard was a vision straight out of a fairy tale. The decorations sparkled under the warm afternoon sun, turning the space into a magical wonderland for Arabella’s birthday. Twinkling fairy lights wrapped around tree trunks and hung from branches, casting a gentle glow.Pastel-co
Nicola TaylorIt was 10 p.m. when Lucas and I found ourselves sitting in the den, the remnants of Arabella's birthday party still lingering in the air—the faint scent of cake, the soft flicker of lights. Cole stood a few feet away, pacing slightly, deep in thought. He had decided to hold off telling
Then, he whispered the name, as if the realization had just clawed its way into his mind. “Courtney.”My heart sank as I saw the raw pain flash in his eyes. He remembered her now. The love of his life, his high school sweetheart, the mother of his child. The woman who had left a gaping hole in his h
Nicola TaylorI hadn’t slept the whole night, too terrified of the conversation I was about to have with Cole. The knot of dread twisted tighter in my stomach with every thought. Pacing the kitchen, I clutched my coffee mug like it was the only thing anchoring me to reality. What was I going to say?
Nicola TaylorCole was watching me like I had sprouted a second head. "How do you know my mother?" he asked, completely perplexed. His eyes darted between me and the phone. "Wait—why are you crying so much?"I exhaled shakily, unable to answer, as tears streamed down my face. Ten agonizing minutes l
Without thinking, I threw myself into his arms, colliding with his bare chest. He caught me easily, his grip tightening around my waist in a way that felt a little too natural, like his hands had been there before and knew exactly how to hold me. His skin was warm against mine, and I could feel the
Nicola Taylor"Doc, my head is killing me right now," Cole groaned, holding his head as he lounged on the hospital bed, still managing to look ridiculously good despite the pain. He raked a hand through his messy hair, throwing me a glance that made me want to smack the smug look off his face.How c
I wanted to strangle him. "God, you're insufferable," I muttered under my breath, but of course, he heard me.Cole’s smirk only widened as he stretched out on the hospital bed, looking far too comfortable. “Wifey, come here, give me a hug. I’m in pain. Show some love.”My eyes narrowed. “Sienna, I k