Lucius Brown's P.O.V.Marianne's explanation didn't convince me, but since no one could beat Marianne when she was set on something, we ended up at Lennon's daughter's birthday party.-What should you expect from Selena's idea of a kid's birthday? This wasn't a party—it was a full-blown festival of
"Here she comes," the doctor announced as she lifted our baby into the world.The sound of our daughter's first cry filled the delivery room. I watched in amazement as Marianne's face softened, her breathing finally steadying. Her relief, though, turned to awe the second they placed our baby on her
Liam Brown's P.O.V.The Brown bloodline felt weak, cursed, and destined to fade away. That was what my brothers and I had believed for years. Unable to have more children beyond our firstborns, we had accepted that the family name would end with them. However, something had changed in this family af
"What were you two fighting over?" I asked Luna and Layla. "Don't you each have one of those devices?""Layla's being mean!" Luna pouted. "It's mine! She broke hers!"At this, Layla stretched out her arms toward me, seeking refuge. I could never deny one of my granddaughters—each one held a special
"And then he went wham! Right in the face, Grandpa!" Leana mimicked a powerful punch with enthusiasm."And he screamed 'Ahhh!'!" Luna added, acting out the yell with exaggerated flair.I glanced over at my son, who, after the brief calm from finally getting his little ones fed, was looking like hims
Marianne's P.O.V.Life had rewarded me in ways far beyond my expectations. After years of anxiety, loneliness, and heartbreak, I truly felt blessed with the family Lucius and I had built. When I had interrupted my boss in his office and proposed to him, I never imagined that he would take that propo
With the sun setting, the party was winding down, and everyone—kids and adults alike—looked noticeably worn out. Daniel was sound asleep in Jenna's lap, and Jenna herself had dozed off against my shoulder. I chuckled softly at her snores. Although I hadn't been as involved in organizing the event as
Lucius Brown's P.O.V.I had done it. I had survived the weekend without Marianne and managed to keep our four little devils alive. If someone were to ask me how I did it, I'd probably boast that it was due to my outstanding parenting skills... conveniently leaving out my dad's help and all the littl
I was easily the most boringly dressed guest here, yet the moment I arrived, I felt all eyes on me. Around me were either complete strangers or familiar faces tied to the Lewis family, and the latter group I knew watched me closely. I ignored them as best I could. Let's just say I wasn't a welcome p
"Well, that boy has been in love with you for many years, and a man's ego is fragile enough as it is. I'm not surprised he reacted badly to your rejection," my mother said.I bolted upright from the bed, startled."What are you saying?" I sounded offended. "Our romantic feelings are recent. That's w
My mother had had me when she was eighteen—a single mom who had faced countless struggles because she had a child so young. I know that for most of my life, I've had the financial backing of my father's family, but those early years of poverty, hunger, and loneliness were memories that hadn't faded.
He was staring at me a lot."What are you looking at? Haven't you had enough of staring at me since we were kids?" I teased him."I'll never get tired of looking at you," he replied.I couldn't help but smile at that. How could he be so sweet?"Well, since you've given up on that ridiculous wedding,
I unhooked my bra, wanting to be more comfortable, and I began playing with my nipples. He noticed and kissed his way back up to them, sucking on each one in turn. It was even better as he didn't stop using his fingers, thrusting them in and out of me. However, he hadn't looked me in the eye since I
I hadn't woken up this morning planning to test Lawrence's patience, let alone end up kissing him like this. But the way he held me tightly against his body, the way our tongues danced wildly together, had me teetering on the edge.I had no idea he was such a good kisser nor that he was so skilled a
"Hello, Emma. It's nice to hear from you too..." I answered, feeling utterly drained."I want an explanation now, Lawrence," she snapped.Honestly, my brain wasn't functioning well enough for riddles at this moment."Who is 'she'? How are we making fun of you?" I asked, confused.I heard a frustrate
The best treatment and care at home—that was what my father was receiving. But no matter how much money was spent or how excellent the medical attention was, it wouldn't save him. In the end, money could only buy the material things. It couldn't replace a body destined for death.I was so disturbed
Lawrence Lewis's P.O.VWhen I got engaged to Emma and put the distance between me and Sara that I should have enforced all along, I never expected this. Out of all the scenarios I had predicted, what had actually happened was never one of them. I tried to chalk up what happened in that dark closet t