"Look, you're not wrong. Yondu doesn't exactly hold me in high regard."Neve's lips twisted into a sly smile as she went on, "But I am his wife, legally speaking. Yondu is pushing fifty, and if he kicks the bucket, guess who's inheriting the Ferguson empire? This little one," she patted her belly, "
Coincidence? No way. People do not just double back for no reason.Helma took a silent step back and circled the block, coming up on the other side of the alley. She planted herself at the corner, eyes fixed on Mr. Gray Hoodie. He was fiddling with his phone, trying to act all casual as he strolled
In Greenville, on the top floor of some high-rise, a live-streaming startup had just set up shop.Monkey had slipped into something more comfortable. He strolled down the long hallway, the muffled sounds of chatter and tunes leaking from the rooms he passed.At the end of the hall, he nudged open a
Greenville was a mess these days, with Yondu and Neve up to their usual tricks, and who knew when they would strike next? This chaos was the perfect cover for someone like Ethan to cause even more trouble. Helma sighed, glancing at the clock. It had been over an hour. She knew what she had to do—hea
The clock struck eight on this Monday morning.Helma rolled out of bed and shot a quick text to Cole on WeChat, saying she was missing Smiley and was going to drop by the old family place.Message sent, she grabbed her suitcase and headed downstairs.Jade was lounging in the living room and raised a
Once she was clear of the city limits, and after a couple more vehicle swaps, she knew Ethan would have a tough time tracking her down.Helma's grip on the steering wheel was firm, her eyes narrowed with determination. This escape had to count for something.Approaching the highway, she stopped to s
That morning, Cole woke up to a message from Andrew.Andrew had spilled the details of last night's events, including the lead that the lost kingdom might be in Sandy Town.Andrew's voice crackled through the message, "Getting our hands on such solid leads is great, but Helma's gone silent after fin
Helma and Cole had shared a moment of intimacy before, but it had been a one-time thing since their divorce. She was not used to seeing this intense, masculine side of him—his hand working the buttons at his neck, his deep gaze holding her captive. His eyes were like a storm, dangerous yet irresisti