Adrian… I opened the door with a smile on my face. Why was I smiling? I have no idea. Maybe it’s because I was going on a date with Willow. “Welcome, James,” I said, holding the door open as James stared at me until his wife nudged him. “Oh, yeah, um, Hello, Adrian. I must say, I am a bit shocked
Willow… After my talk with Kylie, I pushed the cover aside, sat up, and made my hair into a bun on top of my head. I had no idea where we were going; he only said that I should dress comfortably. I don't know what he meant by that, because his causality and mine are different. I sigh loudly and get
Willow… We arrived at a beautiful lake as Adrian brought the horse to a stop. He helped me get off and took my hand, leading me down the road. “It’s beautiful,” I whispered, looking at all the flowers that were in the field, making it look like a painting. “It is.” We were laying on a blanket tha
Adrian… “He got abusive soon after I moved in with him. At first, I thought maybe he was just irritated but deep down, I knew it wasn’t love. He controlled me in every way. I couldn’t go out without him, he took away my freedom. The day I found out I was pregnant, he was mad. That night, he started
Willow… I was currently busy in the kitchen, singing along to the music. It felt like I was alive for the first time in forever. Nothing has changed since my date with Adrian. Although I am scared to be in a relationship, I knew I had to take a chance. I knew Adrian wasn't like Kieran, and he would
Adrian… We stood there as silence indulged us. I didn’t know what to expect if they found out that Willow was my girlfriend. I was upset that she said she was my nanny but I can’t blame her because I didn’t know how to tell them that I have a girlfriend in my life now. I didn’t want them to think I
Willow… I was in the kitchen preparing coffee as I thought about Adrian’s in-laws. The dinner party was a huge success a few days ago. Adrian’s in-laws have been visiting these past few days and though I like them, I think his mother-in-law doesn’t really like me. Although she didn’t say it out lou
I knew she was right but I didn’t want to cause problems between the family. They have been through a lot together and I would hate to be the one who caused them to drift apart. I glance at my time and smile at Maureen. “Look at the time. You are going to be late if you don’t hurry up.” She looked
I chuckled, settling into a seat across from Bella. "She looks like Snow," she laughed, continuing to pet the kitten. "I can play better with you," I teased, giving her a playful wink. "And I have no say in whether we keep this cat?" I asked, running my fingers through my hair. "Ace, just look at th
"Hello Ace, care for one?" Smith greeted, raising his cigarette. I narrowed my eyes at him and approached, taking a seat in one of the two leather chairs facing his desk. Ignoring his offer, I retrieved a cigarette from my suit jacket pocket and lit it with my lighter, placing it between my lips.I
Ace…Bella's voice broke the silence, asking, "What are you doing?" I continued to focus on the sizzling bacon in the pan and the savory aroma filling the kitchen. "Please, have a seat," I replied, reaching for two plates to serve creamy scrambled eggs and toast. I set one plate in front of Bella, w
Halfway through, fatigue washed over me, and I rested my head on his chest. My heartbeat began to synchronize with his. "Were you upset?" I murmured. "About what?" he asked softly, his breath gently stirring my hair. "The doctor didn’t reveal the baby's gender because I had a word with him." I smile
After tidying myself up, Ace stepped out of the room. I turned to the doctor and said, "If he offers you money to find out, I'll pay you double. If he threatens you, I'll make sure you regret it. Understood?" I smiled, feeling a rush of satisfaction. He nodded, his expression a mix of confusion and
Bruce and Daniel were settled into the back seat. I suppressed a sigh as I scratched my head, feeling frustrated with one of the guards. That is why I took these two idiots with us instead. I missed having Val around. Just then, I saw Ace exit the house and approach me. He looked absolutely irresist
Bella…I called out, "Ace!" from the bottom of the stairs, feeling a mix of frustration and impatience. Where could he be? I placed my hands on my hips, waiting for a response. After a moment, my patience wore thin, and I decided to head upstairs. Nearly five months had gone by, and honestly, naviga
We had our plan set in motion. All our men were hiding away, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Ace had me bound on a bed and he sat on a chair being bound. We had Bonnie in another room, gagged and strapped to a bed.We were patiently waiting when the door opened, revealing Walton. His eyes
Bella…I stood behind Ryder as he talked to the bitch. “Why did you betray me like this? I loved you with all of my heart. I would have given you the world but you decided to play with me in order to get to Bella and Ace.” I could hear the pain in his voice. I looked over at Greta, who had a stupid