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The heat in his gaze pierced her, her nipples beading. “You could have done that if you wanted to, you know. You have access to all the medicines in the hospital.”“That’s not true. I’m a nurse, and not a doctor or a pharmacist.”“I did not forget that you are, Ari. And I believe in your resourcefulness.” He picked up the fork and started stubbing the slice of strawberry from the container. “You can have all my wealth once I’m dead.” That made her furious, her blood boiling in her veins as she stood silently, unmoving.If he thought that was the reason why she didn’t file the freaking divorce—because he was richer than her, she wanted nothing from this man than for him to fully recover so that he could get out of her hair and go back to his life. Then her life would be back to normal.“It was just an honest joke. Because if I die, you have the right to have all my assets, which I know you would refuse.”She wasn’t aware she was clenching her hands hard at the edge of the table until T
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Since Ari went to take the things of her husband from the inn while Charleigh was the one to pick up Tripp from the hospital.She was nervous and sighed constantly. It wasn’t that she had something to hide from Tripp, or maybe, there was, but it was because she was not ready to stay with him under one roof. And after how they ended, she wasn’t ready to open more old wounds, but would eventually happen one way or another.When they arrived at the house, Ari just finished preparing the room. She knew it wasn’t a good idea, but she was left with no choice but to agree to this arrangement.The room had wood plank flooring, a princess window, and a small attached bathroom. One queen-sized hand-carved wood headboard bed at the center, a six-foot closet, and bedside tables. Nothing luxurious about it, but Ari made sure to place clean sheets and towels that Tripp might need.“Welcome home.” That sounded ridiculous, but Tripp smiled at her despite noticing a trace of sarcasm in her voice.“Tha
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He clenched his jaw.His father, Cody Wrylee, was a ruthless son of a bitch when talking about business and money, even to his own son. That was why he was doubtful of the position handed to him on a silver platter. And there was something odd about it.His father was after for something.Even though he would be the CEO of one of the biggest architectural firms in New York City, he knew he would still be under his father’s control being the chairman and the president, and Tripp was trained and had learned to rule on his own.“I know, Dad. Just give me a few more days. Then I’ll get back to you.”“Okay, son. Just don’t disappoint me.” His father didn’t sound happy, but he didn’t give a shit about it right now. He had his own life’s problems to deal with and that was more important than bargaining with business and his father.After the call ended, he walked toward the bathroom and did his deed. When he got back, Ari was already sitting on the edge of his made bed, wearing a worried loo
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Her mind was left at home where she left Tripp in bed. The painkiller must have kicked in on him pretty fast. She wanted to call her father to stay at her house, but she knew her father—he would ask a lot of questions, and she was scared that her husband might slip his words if not intentional and mention their sham marriage.Spencer slipped inside the closed curtain while she was checking the patient, complaining of chest pain. She was done printing the ECG on the strips—no sign of elevated ST wave based on the left side leads.“Why are you here, Spence? Don’t you have a patient to attend to?” She recorded the latest heart rate on her chart.“I changed my shift for you, and that’s how you treat me for a caring best friend?” Ari didn’t have to face her best friend to know Spencer’s lips were pursed and dying to ask something.“You did that for me or gossip?”She hit her arm playfully. “You’re such a killjoy.”She sighed. “Not in front of him,” she said between clenched teeth. “Let me
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Ari swallowed hard when she remembered what was on the top closet. She felt her neck and her face were burning. She took her yoga pants and a shirt from her drawer, with her undies, and then she went to the bathroom to grab her toiletries and a clean towel before she closed the door behind her.She used Tripp’s bathroom since he was sleeping in her bedroom. In her mind, she was acting like a fool. Tripp was her husband, and he’d seen him naked and exposed in Vegas.She made sure to shower pretty quickly before the devil woke up. She was in the middle of tucking her towel securely around her chest when she bumped into hard solid rock—a hard solid rock of a fine and warm chest.“Fuck,” a groggy voice cursed after a curse.“Oh, my God. Are you okay?” She found Tripp lying flatly on the ground, his hand on his chest “I didn’t hit you hard, did I?” When she lifted her gaze to his face, his gaze was scrutinizing her—from her bare wet legs up to her thighs. She didn’t shiver from her still w
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Tripp was grinning most of the time even though he was still suffering from the pain of his injury. When he asked her about the woman’s name, she only responded to him with a glare. It was a little triumph for him that his wife still cared about their marriage and was affected by his sexual escapades.She was jealous, which was a good thing for Tripp— his advantage. He was still celebrating his little victory when his sister walked in carrying her baby boy Nashville.“Oh, my God. Aren’t you a cute little thing,” Ari gushed, taking the boy from Charleigh as if she did it a thousand times. Her face was filled with joy, her eyes glittering.“That’s my boy,” Tripp said proudly. Nashville was his first nephew and he loved the boy very much like his own or his younger little brother. There was a little knot in his chest that he was sure had nothing to do with his injury. He could have a kid or two if they were together. Instead, he chose his dreams over his marriage.“Sorry for coming ove
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“Can I help you?” Tripp swung the screen door open.“Who are you?” Such a rude son of a bitch, making Tripp clench his jaw hard.He was about to tell him about his relationship with Ari, but then, he gave her enough trouble that one more wrong move, he would find himself outside this house. “I’m staying with Ari for a while while I am still healing.”The dude nodded in understanding. “You’re the guy who got into an accident.” Could he not see the bruises? Finally, he guessed it right. “Trace, right?” Motherfucker. He fought the urge not to roll his eyes. Wait a sec, was he hitting on his wife? He clenched his teeth harder before he spoke. “I’m Tripp Wrylee. A friend of Mayor Dax Easton. My sister Charleigh is married to Bryce Chase.” Why did he even bother telling him?“Name’s Tinsley. Just wanna give this to Ari. Freshly picked from the orchard.” He didn’t even bother to offer his hand for a handshake. He picked up the basket of peaches and offered it to Tripp.Who the fuck care abo
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“What are you doing?” Her attempt to escape made Tripp move closer, making it impossible to escape. With Tripp hovering over her, it was difficult for her to grasp a straight thought.“How many times did he ask you out?” Tripp’s brows meet together, eyes narrowed into slits.Her mouth parted to answer, and she gasped when Tripp’s head moved inches closer. Ari froze and burned with heat from their bodies. Her legs turned to jelly, and she could feel that she was falling under his spell again.Then they were nose to nose, their lips almost touching. They could feel each other’s breath. Her face angled, eyes fluttering close as she waited to welcome his lips.She felt spellbound by him. Again.Then the moment she was waiting for did not happen—his body was gone. She felt empty, and her core was throbbing.Tripp had his hands flat against the counter, breathing heavily. “I badly want to kiss you, ravage you, and press you against that fucking fridge, then carry you to this counter, eat yo
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One Last Chase Epilogue
Four months laterLater in that beautiful afternoon“By the power vested in me as the the city mayor of Hopes Spring, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride.” Dax smiled at Tripp and Ari as they were about to kiss in front of their one hundred guests, in front of their newly renovated house.Everyone erupted as they applauded the bride and groom. “I love you, Ari. Always.” Tripp closed his eyes as his lips touched hers.The kiss lingered for a moment as he cherished the feeling that, for the second time, they officiated their marriage, and this woman still belonged to him as he belonged to her. The kiss was so incredibly romantic that their guests kept on applauding.This time, they kissed in front of the people they loved and cared about. No more secrecy.The reception was just in their cozy backyard— a moonlight garden theme. Instead of tents,Tripp designed a glass house with iron scaffolding for the reception dinner that fitted one hundred guests. It h
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“Jesus! What’s wrong with getting pregnant? I can take care of you, of both of you, if in case. I can provide whatever our child may need. I can hire a nanny if you think you would get distracted in your study while taking care of our child. It’s our child, Ari.” He was pissed off. His chest heaved as he loosened his tie.“Tripp—”“I don’t believe in an unplanned pregnancy. Why would they fuck unprotected if they don’t want to get pregnant? And I won’t let you get distracted either, but if you happen to be pregnant right now, I would be the luckiest man on earth. And you won’t dare ask me to get rid of it because I won’t let you do that.”They didn’t talk about having their own family, but Tripp was getting there. He worked hard on it.Starting a family was something that didn’t come to his mind before he met Ari again, but the idea of having his wife and kids laughing in their home was the biggest fucking dream of his life. Who would have thought it would be easy for him to dream abo
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The goodbyes were pretty emotional for Ari.Leaving her father, her best friend, her friends, and her home where she grew up was hard for her. But she also considered her husband and his work, and their future.It might be difficult in the beginning, but she could not take it away from the love of her life. She knew the moment she gave Tripp and their relationship a second chance, it came with a price, and it required sacrifices she’d be willing to take.“Oh, God. I’m so terrible.” She groaned and tried to open her eyes when she felt a soft kiss on her lips and the familiar smell of his perfume wafting in the air.“I should really start waking up early before school starts.” She was so drained, and the fact that she wasn’t used to taking the morning shift, she felt guilty for Tripp. “Get some more sleep, sleepyhead. See you later.” It was the voice of her hot husband before she felt a kiss on her forehead. Then she was back to her slumber.She woke up with a satisfied smile on her li
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They were back to Hopes Spring on Teagan’s birthday. Surprisingly, Tripp was welcomed by the old man with open arms, calling him son.Again, Dax, Charleigh, and Bryce were around as the old man blew the candle on his cake from Clereigh Cakeshop.When everyone left, Teagan settled on the chair on the porch. Tripp was planning to corner him while Ari was busy in the kitchen.“So, are you really taking her away from me?”He sighed. Relief flooded in his system and finally, Teagan was being civilized with him.“I am not taking her away from you. She’s still your daughter, and nothing’s gonna change that. And I am sure Ari would not allow that if that was my plan. She still thinks about your well-being, Teagan. Everyday. And you are always welcome to come with us.”He stared at him. “And leave my home?”“Then you are welcome to visit us. Just let me know ahead of time so that I can arrange your flight.”“I would love to visit cities once in and while. Thank you.”“And I want to talk to you
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Ari gasped, then sucked in a deep breath as she felt her being so full and stretched.Tripp stilled for a moment as if giving her time to adjust, but that wasn’t what she wanted.She loved this position, and so as Tripp. She was on four and felt so tight around his cock from behind that made her dizzy with needs.He groaned when she pushed her ass back, demanding him to move, giving him a squeeze on his thigh restlessly. He held her shoulder as he pulled it all out. His cock was coated with her wetness, causing Ari to groan from the sudden emptiness.Tripp slid his hands down her back, holding her hips, and then in one long thrust, he was inside her again.Her head lowered voluntarily while his hands tightened around her hips as he bucked forward, pushing deeper, and she took him in. He began pumping his hips forward and back harder, causing her walls to clamp around him, Tripp saw stars.“Ah! Don’t stop.” He liked the way she utterly lost when she was with him, not caring how greedy
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Tripp’s anger filled his chest. His chest was heaving. “Or maybe you can give it to your mistresses instead.”“Careful, son.”“You better go and don’t come back. Let’s keep between us professionals or business rivals if we cross our paths again.” He was about to turn back when his father mentioned something that made his blood boil.“So you’re keeping tabs on me now? What about it?”“You’ve been married—”“My personal life is none of your fucking business.”“Watch your tone, son,” he said firmly.Tripp just got under his skin. “Or what? You look so desperate, father. Can’t say that I’m surprised. You should let the younger people handle the designs because it looks like you can’t keep up anymore.” He watched his father fidget for the first time. For him, it looked like a small victory to celebrate. “And my marriage is the best thing that has ever happened to me.”“It won’t work. Trust me.” He just showed how disgusted he was.“You know the problem is? I don’t care.” He shrugged. “Not
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“Are you sure you’ll be okay?” he asked Ari one more time before he looked out through the windshield. They parked in front of the Weine Cornwell School of Medicine. “You could use this.” He leaned down to kiss her on her lips. “Relax. I know you don’t need good luck. I’ll see you later?”Tripp could feel the nervousness vibrating under her skin, but he believed in her. She took a deep breath and smoothed her pants before she squeezed his thigh and climbed out of the car.“Wait.” She rounded to Tripp’s side and leaned over.Tripp rolled down the window. “Yeah?”She took something from her bag. Her notebook. “I think this belongs to you. I can’t see I’m surprised how good you are at what you do.”He took it from her with a smirk on his lips. “See? You were also snooping.”“That’s my notebook.” She rolled her eyes. “Those are great, Tripp. Don’t give up until you make that into a real yacht. I believe in you, husband.”“Thank you, baby. That means a lot. See you later.” He waved goodby
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“I’m still working there until I pass in the interview in Weine Cornwell.”“Cornwell? As in medical school?” His mouth dropped. His eyes lit up with pride. “Jesus, baby. I couldn’t be prouder.” She was rewarded with a loud kiss on her lips. “You will nail it. Why did you not ever mention this to me?”She shrugged, feeling suddenly shy. “I’m not sure I would be selected out of six thousand applicants, but I wanna keep my head down. They only invited seven hundred fifty for this interview.”“Wow. I would have never doubted you. So if you will pass, you will resign from your job. That means you will be here with me permanently. How about your house? Is this okay with your dad?”She stood up from his lap, still fully naked. Tripp held her hand. “Let’s soak in the tub. Then we will talk more about your school.”Once the tub was full, he poured a good amount of his body wash. “We will go shopping for your stuff after your interview.”She joined him in the tub, settling between his thighs. “
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*Flashback aheadWith one smooth thrust of his hips, he was all inside her. She screamed his name in shock at the feeling of being so full and stretched, and her womb shook. Tripp groaned against their mouths as he kept her unmoving, relishing the feeling of them fitting so perfectly.He broke the kiss, pressing his forehead against hers, his breathing was heavy against her face.Everything was overwhelming him, clogging in his throat. It felt unreal even though he knew and felt this was happening. He and Ari were one, and their souls were intertwined forever.“Christ, Ari. It feels fucking amazing.” Then he pulled his cock out completely. “Tripp.” Ari sighed at the loss of contact, wanting to feel him inside her and having to feel being stretched again. She bit her bottom lip, and it would almost draw blood against her teeth.Moments later, Tripp slammed into her again, hitting her clit. Her nails clawed into his flesh as she could not stop shaking.She moaned at the sensation. Her
