“Whoa, slow down there, Rapunzel,” Aiden chuckled as he walked Kiara’s excited reaction to the sleek black BMW 430i parked in front of them.Kiara let out a delighted squeal and rushed forward to unlock the car with the key fob.Once she had climbed inside she began to marvel at the luxurious interior, running her hands over the smooth leather seats and admiring the polished dashboard.“This is beautiful! Amazing!” she exclaimed with her voice filled with awe and admiration. With a spring in her step, Kiara clambered out of the car and rushed towards Aiden with a radiant smile on her face. “So, do you love it?” Aiden asked as he rubbed the back of his head with a sheepish grin. Without a word, Kiara threw her arms around him, pulling him into a tight embrace. “I guess you do,” Aiden whispered while his warm breath tickled her ear.Kiara squeezed him tighter and whispered back, “Thank you so much.” The emotion in her voice was palpable and her gratitude practically radiated from her b
CHICAGO 11:34 PM.“This should do it,” Gwen announced as she placed the crystal ball back in its ornate wooden box after a deep inhale. While Taylor watched her, a sinister smile curled on her lips immediately. “This isn’t enough to make her despise Blake just yet, Gwen,” she said. Taylor began to pace the room with her mind clearly in motion. “That’s why I need to return to New York. That way, I can secure Blake as mine and ensure that bitch runs for her life at the sound of his voice.” Gwen watched in silence as Taylor’s frustration grew. You’re being too desperate, Taylor,” Gwen declared coldly.“Remember our plan? Or are you going to let your love for Blake ruin everything?”Taylor stopped in her tracks and turned to face Gwen with a sigh. “No, I haven’t forgotten,” she said, clenching her fist. “It’s just that no matter how hard I try, he keeps coming into my mind. I love him.”Gwen’s eyes softened instantly as empathy colored her gaze.“I know you do, Taylor. But you need to re
“With things finally in order, I’ve decided to move forward with the contract,” Aiden declared as he paced the room with his hands clasped behind his back. Cass’s eyes widened immediately, the moment he had been waiting for finally arrived. “I’ll contact the company to send the documents,” he replied as his voice betrayed the anticipation within.Aiden gave a curt nod of approval and signaled him to leave.Cass lowered his head respectfully before turning to go, a slight smirk on his face. As Cass stepped out of the house, he slid his hand into his pocket fished out his phone, and quickly dialed Daniel’s number.“Alpha,” Daniel answered.Cass glanced around to ensure no one was watching or listening before he responded. “Alpha Aiden has decided to sign the contract. Get the documents ready and send them to his company, with a few of our board members present,” he ordered while his tone brimmed with authority. “Alpha, your parents are growing increasingly worried about your whereabou
“Hey Lisa,” Blake greeted as he approached her, standing close by. Lisa shook her head, trying to regain her composure. “Would you just tell me why you stopped me? Or are you just going to stand there in silence?” she demanded, her tone cold.Blake took a step closer, and Lisa instinctively took a step back. But as she tried to put more distance between them, he reached out and grasped her hand, drawing her closer.“Why the attitude, Lisa?” Blake implored, his voice low. “I apologized for that night, didn't I? I know I was harsh, but you shouldn't dwell on it.”Blake held Lisa’s gaze, awaiting her response.Lisa scowled, meeting his gaze with defiance. “Just leave me alone, Blake,” she spat out. “I can't deal with jerks like you.”Without another word, Lisa tried to turn away, but Blake's hand shot out and seized her wrist, pulling her back. He gripped her jaw, his lips sealing with hers in a passionate, forceful kiss. His hands slid up to her throat, deepening the kiss as his lips mo
Aiden's grin widened as he lifted little Zoey onto his chest, twirling her around to the tune of their joyous celebration. “We won, we won!” she squealed, her laughter contagious.“Yes, we won, sweetheart!” Aiden exclaimed while his voice filled with excitement. As the boys rushed over to join in on the merriment, the mood was light and filled with love.While Kiara watched her family, her heart swelled with warmth as she saw Aiden’s deep affection for her and their children.The scene unfolded before her eyes like a dream come true - the sound of laughter, the joyous dancing, and the glow of love that enveloped them all. Kiara felt a sense of peace wash over her, and for the first time in a long time, she allowed herself to believe that maybe this time, things would be different.It was even so surprising that Aiden had gone this far just to make sure the kids were happy. With a deep breath, Kiara turned her gaze around the beach. It was one of the biggest and most popular beaches ar
“I know you were just trying to help her, but you need to remember your place, Cass,” Aiden said, his voice firm and icy. "Kiara is not someone you can just hold like that. Don't mess with me, Cass."Cass gritted his teeth in frustration, anger seeping through his veins like molten lava. He knew he had to keep a lid on his rage, but every word from Aiden was like a needle prick to his self-control. "It's only a matter of time," he muttered under his breath.After Aiden's rebuke, Cass lowered his head, muttering a swift apology before stepping aside to let Aiden pass.Aiden, his jaw still set with tension, stormed towards Kiara's room. He knocked gently on the door, his anger slowly ebbing away as he realized Kiara was the one who needed him most at that moment.Kiara curled up on the bed, heard the soft rap on the door, and sniffled, her tears still flowing freely. "Come in," she whispered, her voice hoarse from crying.Aiden turned the doorknob, opening the door to find Kiara sitting
Kiara’s eyes fluttered open while her gaze adjusted to the soft light of the early morning. As she yawned and rubbed the sleep from her eyes, she spotted Aiden lying next to her, his arms wrapped around her waist. A smile spread across her face as she turned to face him immediately.Her gaze lingered on his sleeping form while she began to admire his soft, dark hair and the way it fell gently across his brow. Without thinking, she reached out to touch it, marveling at the smoothness and softness under her fingertips“Do you love it?” Aiden’s deep voice cut through the quiet of the room, startling Kiara. Her hand dropped to her side, and she quickly turned away while a blush spread across her cheeks. Aiden chuckled softly as the warmth of his breath tickled her ear as he spoke, “It’s okay, Kiara. I don't mind if you play with my hair.”Kiara’s heart fluttered in her chest because the warmth of his words had chased away the embarrassment. Aiden shifted closer to Kiara as his arm began t
“Silent boys!” Kiara exclaimed as she placed Zoey on her chair and began to feed her some cereal. Zayn and Zion immediately dropped the spoons they were using to play pirates on the table and lowered their heads to the floor. “What are your table manners?” Kiara questioned, and the boys answered in unison, “No talking and no playing while eating.”Zoey let out a giggle at their response, and Kiara smiled in response. “Alright, go on. Have your breakfast,” she said, and the boys began to eat.As Zoey spotted Aiden coming towards them, she climbed out of her chair and rushed towards him, calling out, “Daddy!” Kiara started to stop her but saw the urgency in Zoey’s steps and allowed her to go.“Hey princess,” Aiden called out as he scooped Zoey into his arms and hugged her tightly. “Good morning, Dad,” the boys chimed in unison as Aiden walked over to Kiara and placed a gentle kiss on her cheek.“Good morning once again, love,” Aiden whispered into Kiara’s ear.When Aiden took a seat nex