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ONCE AGAIN Chapter 1
Moonlight slipped through the curtains, illuminating the dark room. Amidst the dimly lit room, soft panting and delicate gasps filled the room.I could feel the tips of his fingers barely touching my skin, but the places he skimmed burned.A sweet heat engulfed my body especially in that place. I bit my lips and looked at my husband. Walker's gaze was flowing with fury. I knew wouldn't get what I wanted. I provoked him tonight, and it had been long since they were physically affectionate. He was going to do it his way. I knew it in my head, but my body wanted him now.Walker leaned closer, our lips almost touching, but he refused to kiss me. Instead, his lips trailed down my neck, past my chest. As he was going lower, his eyes never left mine.My heartbeat quickened to the point where I felt dizzy. But just as he got there, I jolted awake. My heartbeat quickened to the point where I felt dizzy.As I sat on the plane, my breath came in quick gasps, and although my eyes were open, dark
Last Updated : 2025-02-28ONCE AGAIN Chapter 2
By the time I arrived, dinner was already in full swing. "Destiny, you're late," the elder at the head of the table remarked. I felt the urge to roll my eyes. "I wasn't informed about this dinner plan," I replied and took a seat beside my husband, Walker. The head of the Anderson family was Lady Grace Anderson. She built her empire, Anderson Global Enterprises, from the ground up from a single motel and became a legend in the business world with a chain of malls, restaurants, and hotels, all both domestically and internationally. However, out of the public eye, she was a strict and controlling woman with a constant need to manage the lives of those around her. Her three children were miniature versions of her, though they knew when to hold back. The last layer of this family dynamic consisted of Lady Grace's grandchildren—Walker, his brother, and their cousins. They were the positive aspect of the family lineage. As the maid brought in my dinner, Walker looked at me and asked
Last Updated : 2025-02-28ONCE AGAIN Chapter 3
Sitting across from Jenna at a cozy bistro, I nursed a cup of coffee as the conversation turned serious. We hadn't seen each other since after I resigned."Des, you've been distant lately," Jenna said gently. "What's going on with you and Walker?"I shrugged, the only response I could muster. "Nothing's going on. We're just living."Jenna's eyes widened. "That sounds...Don't you feel like you're just going through the motions?"I kept my expression impassive, but inside, a storm of emotions swirled. "It's fine. We're comfortable."Jenna's voice took on a hint of frustration. "You don't sound comfortable at all."Gazing away, my thoughts drifted to the past. "Losing the baby... You know it changed everything." Jenna's expression softened. "And Walker? How's he doing?"A familiar numbness settled in. "He's fine, I guess. We don't talk about it."With gentle urgency, Jenna said, "Don't you think that's the problem? You're both stuck in this emotional limbo. It's very sad to watch."For a
Last Updated : 2025-02-28ONCE AGAIN Chapter 4
Soon we reached the hospital. Because it was still early, there weren't a lot of patients and soon it got our turn. I had my blood drawn and we were told that we would be contacted in a week or two about the results. As soon as we stepped outside, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I couldn't stand the smell of antiseptic or the weight of dread that pressed down on me—remnants of my trauma after losing our first child. We made our way to the car park. "Looks like you followed me here for no reason. I could've come by myself. Now you have to drive back home before going to work," I said."It's fine." I was a little shocked at his somewhat cold response, "..Are you angry?" I asked him. Walker opened the car doors with the remote, "Why? Should I be angry?" He asked back.Answering my question with questions? He was angry. And I could guess why. Back at the red light, after I lied, he became quiet and he didn't say anything while we were in the doctor's office. He rarely got mad and
Last Updated : 2025-02-28ONCE AGAIN Chapter 5
Warning 🔞 content below. Ages below are advised to avoid this.************************************************It wasn't the first time we'd been this close in months. But it felt more intimate than those other times that felt more awkward. I had been expecting, no, dreaming about this since a month ago, but now that it was happening I didn't know what to do.He drew me closer so our bodies were pressed against each other as his lips moved on mine. He sucked and nipped at my bottom lip. I gave in, and his tongue entered my mouth forcing moans to spill from them. The subtle smell of his shampoo filled my senses, overwhelming me. My arms wrapped around his neck, drawing him even closer than before. Walker groaned as I tugged on his hair roughly. He used to like that a lot and seeing his reaction made me bold. I tugged on his hair some more, loving the way he groaned. He ran his hands all over my body, groping and molding my skin.For a brief moment, he pulled his lips from mine and p
Last Updated : 2025-02-28ONCE AGAIN Chapter 6
It was a whole new week when I finally got the test results, and just as the pharmacist said, I was pregnant—five weeks along, to be exact.Even though I knew this might be the case, I was still surprised. Like how could I have forgotten about my period or missed the soreness of my breasts? Thank God I decided to stop drinking just in time.A mix of emotions hit me. Excitement and joy coursed through my body, but so did worry and fear.The doctor had warned me that my womb wasn't stable and that I could lose the baby if I wasn't careful.This news would freak Walker out. He'd be worried, and that usually led to him stressing out even more. I didn't want to see him back in that state. Not anymore. So I decided not to tell him. In the car, I first sent Walker a picture of the results, feeling a rush of excitement. The message showed that he read it almost right away, but five minutes later, he still hadn't replied. He was probably busy but he shouldn't have read the message if he cou
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Walker frowned again. He took the bait, looking confused. "You sent me a text? I didn't get anything," he said, his voice filled with disbelief. I shot him a glare—was he for real? "What do you mean? You read it! It shows that you read it!" I fired back, my frustration starting to boil over.He grabbed his phone from the table, appearing anxious as he scrolled through our chat. His brow furrowed in concentration. "But our chat is blank," he said, turning his phone toward me as if I could somehow make sense of this.I blinked, surprised by the blank screen. "That's so weird. I sent you a text," I insisted, offering my phone for a better look. He took it, brows drawn together in a mix of curiosity and confusion. Then, suddenly, his eyes went wide, and he stammered, "Wait—D-Destiny, you're pregnant!""Yes. I was just coming from the hospital—" I exclaimed, startled as he suddenly lifted me off the chair. I gripped his shoulders in fear of falling.Walker pressed kisses on my lips, then m
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WalkerThe sound of voices in the meeting room faded into an indistinct murmur as I fixated on the phone cradled in my hand. My fingers danced anxiously over the screen, tapping and swiping with a growing sense of urgency. Each impatient touch was accompanied by a quiet, frustrated whisper escaping my lips: "Why isn't she responding?" The silence of the screen felt deafening as I anxiously awaited a reply that never seemed to come. I knew she was fine and there was nothing to worry about. After all, I had sent Jenna to keep her company, and they were probably busy gossiping about who knows what. Yet, an uncomfortable tightness settled in my chest. It had been two years since that time, and I thought I had gotten over it. You never really get over some things, I guess. "I know it's nothing, but maybe I should call... just in case." I was about to press the call button when a message popped up: - Okay.I released a breath I hadn't realized I was holding. "...Sir?" I suddenly became a
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ONCE AGAIN Chapter 23
I woke to the scent of his skin on the pillow beside me.It was faint—soap and something warmer, something uniquely Walker—but it was enough to flood me with memories of last night. The slow press of his mouth against mine. The way he’d whispered I missed you like it physically hurt. The way he’d held me after, arms locked around me like I might slip through his fingers again.Then I remembered our talk.The words came back like a sudden drop in temperature—sharp, sobering, inevitable.It wasn’t just kisses and whispered apologies. We’d cracked ourselves open in the dark, laid out the truths we’d buried deep. The grief. The guilt. The baby. The life we weren’t sure we could rebuild.We didn't promise many things. No declarations, no vows. Just the fragile truth of where we were now.I lay still, heart thudding softly, hands curled beneath the sheets.That conversation lingered like smoke—soft and invisible, but impossible to ignore.Because of peace like this? Mornings like this?They
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The silence that followed wasn’t heavy—it was warm. Full. The kind of silence that held meaning, like the world had finally paused long enough for us to breathe in sync.Walker’s chest rose and fell beneath my cheek, his heartbeat thudding gently against my skin like a lullaby. One of his hands rested on my back, fingers idly tracing circles in slow, thoughtless patterns. The other was threaded through my hair, his thumb brushing against my scalp every so often, like he was anchoring himself with me. I didn’t want him to let go.And I didn’t want to move. Not yet. I wasn’t ready to break the stillness. My body ached in the best way—sated, warm, soft—but my thoughts hadn’t settled. They swirled, messy and loud beneath the surface.How had we gotten here?One minute we were kissing like we couldn’t survive another second apart, like the air itself didn’t matter. Touching like we were still trying to prove we were real. Like two ghosts colliding in the dark.But now…Now there was the ec
ONCE AGAIN Chapter 21: Flashback
***Two months ago: Before Destiny’s pregnancy***Walker laid her down on the bed after gently cleaning her up, careful not to wake her. Her breathing remained steady, the lines of tension that had gripped her face earlier now softened in sleep. He slipped his dress shirt onto her body, buttoning it up over her curves like it was armor—like somehow, it could protect her from everything he couldn't.As he tucked the blanket around her, Destiny stirred, her brow twitching faintly."...bastard," she murmured, the word slurred with sleep but still laced with enough venom to cut through the quiet.Walker paused. His hand hovered mid-air over her shoulder before he finished pulling the blanket up. She didn't wake. He didn't respond.Maybe he deserved it. Hell, he probably did.Leaving her in the bed, he walked to the bathroom. The water in the shower was hot—scalding even—but it didn't wash away the unease crawling up his spine. When he stepped out and wrapped a towel around his waist, the a
ONCE AGAIN Chapter 20
DISCLAIMER: THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS EXPLICIT SEXUAL THEMES. READERS DISCRETION IS ADVISED ************************************************** As soon as the front door clicked shut behind us, Walker grabbed me. There was no warning—just a blur of movement and a gasp ripped from my throat as he spun me around and pressed me hard against the wall. My back hit the surface with a soft thud. “Walker—” But I didn’t get the chance to say anything else. His mouth crashed onto mine, hot and desperate. It felt like he was trying to consume me, devour me, make me feel everything he couldn’t say. This wasn’t like the kisses we used to share—those had been slow, sometimes hesitant, always sweet. This was wildfire. It tore through me, rough, hungry, like he was trying to make up for lost time… or terrified there wouldn’t be any more. His lips crushed mine, tongue pushing past, coaxing, claiming. He tasted like frustration and longing and something deeper—something I didn’t know how to name.
ONCE AGAIN Chapter 19
The soft hum of conversation and the clinking of glasses filled the grand dining hall, a golden chandelier casting a warm glow over elegantly dressed guests. I had never felt more out of place in my life. Walker had left my side only moments ago to speak with one of the board members near the fireplace. I stood by the dessert table, absentmindedly nibbling on a slice of lemon cake, the subtle tartness doing little to ease my nerves. Chairman Terrence's birthday party was everything I'd expected—polished smiles hiding sharp tongues. I watched a waiter pass by with a tray of champagne and sighed, "I wish I could have a drink." "Still pretending you belong here?" An unfamiliar sneer sliced through the air like a knife. I turned slowly, eyes narrowing as a blonde woman glided toward me, a wine glass poised delicately between her fingers. Her crimson gown clung to every curve like it had been stitched onto her skin. Angela Terrence. But I stayed silent, licking frosting from the tip
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Destiny's povLogan parked the car in front of the Grand Hotel. The hotel looked fancy, shining in gold with tall arches and marble columns—like a scene from an old movie. But the chaos outside took away from its beauty. Reporters, photographers, and curious onlookers crowded near the entrance, creating a hectic scene.It felt more like an award show than a birthday party for a seventy-five-year-old man.As we sat there, we faced a wall of flashing cameras. Voices shouted questions at anyone who stepped onto the red carpet. The bright lights were blinding, and the energy was intense—like being in a storm of glitter and noise. I leaned back in my seat, feeling anxious."I'm rethinking this," I said mostly to myself. This scene reminded me of why I used to say no when Walker invited us to these events.Walker, calm and collected, crouched beside me and carefully adjusted my stiletto strap. He took his time, not rushing, as if his calm could balance out the chaos outside. When he finishe
ONCE AGAIN Chapter 17
**Sexual Content Below. Readers under 18 ARE are not allowed to read this.***********************************************The next evening arrived quickly—it was the night of the dinner party. I managed to pull myself off the couch and began getting ready. Just as I was leaving the bathroom after my shower, Walker walked in, a warm smile on his face. "You smell amazing," he said, wrapping an arm around my waist from behind. His nose nuzzled the crook of my neck, sending a shiver down my spine."I tried a new body wash," I replied, switching on the blow dryer as I stood in front of my vanity table. His lips brushed against my neck. "I like it. You smell amazing." His compliment and gentle kiss made my heart flutter. I blushed, “Thanks.” Walker’s gaze met mine in the mirror as he slid a sleek jewelry box across the vanity table, “ I saw this in a magazine and thought of you,” he said. I looked down at the box and picked it up. I opened it carefully and gasped in awe at the simple yet
ONCE AGAIN Chapter 16
I stood by the counter in the grocery store, as the cashier packed my stuff. My mind wandered, ‘Was I too unreasonable cutting the call?’ I thought. “Nah,” I answered my thoughts. I knew that Walker would never cheat on me, but how could he be at the office by this time of the night with the same woman his grandma was trying to force between us?Honestly, that girl wasn't even worth any misunderstanding. I barely even remember her except the times when Walker says he's having a meeting with her, which was rare. With a deep sigh, I carried the two big bags and left the store. The cold evening air blew against my cheek, as soon as I stepped outside. I quickly pulled my hood over my head to keep my head warm. “Why is it so cold?” I complained as I walked across the parking lot. My mind wandered to the grocery list I had left at home and I tried to recall some of the items I had forgotten to buy.Suddenly there was a loud screeching sound from my left. I turned to see a car speeding tow
ONCE AGAIN Chapter 15
My heels clicked on the polished floors as I walked into the familiar building of my family's company. Moore's Co. was a source of pride for my parents when they were alive. It was a shame they died so early. I headed to the elevator, the low buzz of activity and quiet conversations surrounded me, creating a comforting vibe that felt like, "Welcome home." The elevator opened on the top floor of the building, and I stepped out. My brother's secretary, Sophie, greeted me with a huge grin. "Destiny! It's been ages!" she exclaimed, pulling me into a hug. Sophie and I grew up in the same neighborhood, and you could say she was my childhood friend. I laughed, "You're looking good, Sophie," I complimented and she did a little spin, "Your brother gives great bonuses," she responded. After a little chat, I asked, "Is he in?" "Oh yes. Just go in, he's probably taking a nap on the couch," she said with an eye roll. I chuckled and went into his office. As soon as I stepped in, I felt nostalgi
