Willow… The kids were dropped off at school and Adrian had just finished his breakfast. “I have to go into the office today. Will you be alright?” “Yup, Kylie will be here in an hour to help me pack. Remember to get the children from school this afternoon.” Adrian rolled his eyes. "Yes, mom, I w
Willow… What happened? It felt like I’d been hit in the head with a sack of bricks. I rubbed my eyes and opened them, expecting to be in Adrian's bed, but instead I was in a cold, dark room. “Adrian!” I called out. “Oh, he’s not coming to save you this time,” the voice that haunted me for so long
Adrian… “It was nice meeting you, Mr. Smith. I look forward to hearing from you in the future.” I relaxed in my chair when he finally left. That man was annoying as hell. All he can do is hammer on one subject. I looked at the time and sighed. It’s still a while before I can go home. I miss Willow
Adrian… “How much farther?” I complained from the back of the van. We were in Los Angeles on our way to Kieran’s house with the local authorities. We were close, and I couldn't wait to see Willow. My foot tapped nervously, and I kept checking the time on my phone. Five more minutes and I will get h
Adrian… I pressed my lips together and closed my eyes. The sight of her so broken was painful to look at, but the picture had been ingrained in my mind. Even with my eyes closed, I could still see her as vividly as when my eyes were open. I felt anger flood through my veins. The need for revenge wa
Willow… “Adrian, some of us would also like to see Willow,” I heard Kylie say from the door. When I opened my eyes, she was standing there with her hands on her hips, glaring at Adrian. "Hi, Kylie," I said, and she rushed to my side of the bed. “Hey Willow, how are you feeling?” “Not great, but
Adrian… Today is the day when justice will be finally served. It's been a few weeks since Willow was rescued, and today we were all sitting in court. The bang of the gavel sent shockwaves through the courtroom. Murmurs filled the courtroom even as the judge stood up from his chair. The press was ou
Adrian… We arrived at my estate nearly two hours later, thanks to the press blocking the car. They just couldn’t let us go in peace. They were yelling one question after another. Only when I started driving did they scatter away from the car. I hated the fact that those vultures wouldn’t let go eve
I appreciated Chloe's charming nature; she had stunning dark brown hair and a mature demeanor, yet she could be quite mischievous. It became clear that she had inherited my personality traits. Whenever she threw a fit, it was incredibly amusing. Ace, however, did not share my amusement; he seemed to
Richard shook his head disapprovingly at Ryder, clearly unhappy with how easily he succumbed to Chloe's antics. As for me, I didn’t mind at all. Ryder was her uncle, and he could spoil her if he wished. The food arrived, and I took a sip of my wine. Laughter filled the air as everyone enjoyed themse
Bella…I urged the maids to hurry up with the dining room as we were busy setting it up. Only the finest cutlery and crystal glasses were to be utilized. The table was to be adorned with white tablecloths and red placemats. I moved gracefully around the room in a black dress that accentuated my figu
“You have created a family, my love.” I returned her smile, gently rubbing her shoulder as I looked down at the way she cradled her so effortlessly. She traced a finger through her dark hair. "She’s going to look like you," she said with a soft chuckle. "What have you decided?" I asked, feeling a se
The atmosphere was intense. "It's okay, Bella. I'm right here with you." I gave a reassuring smile while holding her hand. The fear coursed through me. Her contractions came in waves, accompanied by a mix of screams and whimpers. I could see the exhaustion etched on her face, but I believed in her s
She sat down on the lounger, gazing straight ahead, the sun's glare making it difficult to look up. I approached her and settled down beside her on the spacious lounger, using my arm to support her head, creating a makeshift pillow. "Ashton called me a whale the other day," she scoffed. "What a jerk
Ace… I secured my firearm back onto my belt after taking a man's life. He had it coming; he was undermining me and it was intolerable. "Clean it up," I commanded with a snap of my fingers. My team sprang into action, quickly removed the blood, the body, and any trace of what had happened here. As
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