Chapter 94Kendell MarksPOVLife has the weirdest way of pulling the rug right out from under your feet, two months ago I nearly gave up on our relationship, if it wasn’t for Julliet’s insistence I would have been alone wallowing in self-pity.Now I’m getting ready to go on a date with the man I love. I’ve felt nothing but guilt for the way I reacted and how I didn’t trust Ryan. I of course did the wrong thing I didn’t tell him; I was never going to tell him that secret was going with me to my grave.After I make my way back to my room, I quickly take a shower.I wasn’t really pissed off that he woke me. I thought it was kind of sweet that he wanted to spend the entire day with me, since we’ve spent the past week with all our friends. Some one-on-one time does sound great, but did he have to choose hiking?I’m not one of the fittest people in the world. The other day I had to take one flight of stairs at work, and I was out of breath. Last week I was out breath opening a jar. I doubt
“You see that huge tree over there?” Ryan asks.I nod.“My parents planted that tree on their first date. My father brought my mom here on their first date and it has just grown since then. Want to plant a tree together?” he asks.God why does family sound so perfect?I go along with his suggestion and one of the staff members help us plant a tiny tree.“One day our children will grow up and visit this vineyard and see this tree.” He says softly.I look at Ryan, like actually look at him. I’ve always known Ryan to be a true romantic, but I always thought it was the writer in him. But he’s just perfect.After dusting ourselves off and washing our hands we continue our walk. Walking back to ward the house. But behind the house.This was my first time being at a vineyard and I never knew it could be fun, this didn’t feel like a hike though.I didn’t know what one should feel like, but I knew it wasn’t as enjoyable as this was.The view from up here is amazing. I couldn’t believe how amaz
Chapter 955 years later…(Blake has two daughters Haisley and Hallie who are six and a son Maddox who is five.Samantha and Crag have a daughter Harriette who is eleven. Remington who is five and Blaze who is two.Paige and Storm have Calista who is five and son Godfrey who is two.Aiden has a son Blake who is two.Kendell and Ryan have son Jullian who is two.Dianna and Garret have a son Grayson who is sixteen and daughter Grace who is five...)-----Craig BlackheartPOVI stand downstairs glaring at the stairs, even though I couldn’t see my best friend. He was running late again. Ever since Blake and Julliet had Maddox, they’re always late. Not once have these fools been early for anything since then."Blake and Julliet, if the two of you are fucking up there, I’m leaving the two of you here alone!" I shout so they could hear me."You motherfucker!” Blake shouts from upstairs."You really love going on them recently." Sam says from the sofa. “You need to calm down love. Since you’r
Chapter 96Blake DavenportPOVJulliet and I have been dating for over six years almost seven years now, we have three children together. Two girls and a boy. Our son was an unexpected surprise.Dox is as wild and as free spirited as his mother. His blonde hair and dark eyes like his mother are the most surprising thing. We’d assumed he’d look like me. But he’s so much liked his mother its almost scary.After spending so much time with my family I’ve come to realize that I want so much more than to be Julliet’s boyfriend. She deserves so much more than to be my girlfriend for the rest of her life.I’m sitting in the room dedicated to Rene’s things watching my family from the balcony. I’ve been thinking about getting rid of the things inside. I never thought I would but we’re starting to run out rooms. The girls are at an age where they need their own space, and this place hasn’t been used in years.I’m think I’m ready to get rid of it all. Rene will live on in my heart. There’s no nee
Chapter 97One month later…Julliet HarveyPOVIt was sad to see Aiden go through such difficultly. Aiden is one of Blake’s best friends. I can’t imagine how painful it must be for him to have to go through all of this.I do hope he wins the case. It’s been a month since the case was opened. He’d raised Blake all on his own for the last two years since the girl he had a one-night stand with died. He’d grown up since the birth of his son. He has been a good father and I know Blake is blessed to have Aiden as his father. He is a lucky kid.I bite my lip and look around the kitchen. The girls are sleeping over at Paige’s place for the night and Mad is with his father and Sam and Craig’s place."Jullz!" I hear Blake screams my name out and the door slam closed.I was looking for something to eat and I wasn’t much of a cook. I never set foot in the kitchen other than making myself a cup of coffee or tea. But I’m hungry and I want to eat."Kitchen..." I answer him...I just grab myself a bo
Chapter 98The next day...Samantha BlackheartPOVI smile when I come across more fan mail… I was currently in my home office. Even though I’m no longer in the public eye I still get fan mail.I’ve been very active on my tiktok and Instagram for my fans who stuck with me through my retirement and my newest endeavor.I read the latest one.My eyes widen."What's wrong?" Craig asks.My head snaps up and I see him standing in the door.“Are the boys still asleep?” I ask.He nods. “It’s twelve in the afternoon and the boys are still knocked out.”I place the letter or whatever the hell you want to call it on the table and get up.Craig walks over and picks it up.Craig snorts. "Did you receive an invitation to your own wedding?" he asks.I shake my head. Some crazy sent me an invitation to a wedding with a letter to my own wedding. A wedding to a fan even though I’m already married.I get mail like this all the time. Most of the time my assistant weeds them out.Sometimes I think these a
Chapter 99An hour earlier.Blake DavenportPOVI was at DP Corp when my phone was flooded with calls. I had to excuse myself from the meeting. When I opened my phone up and saw phone calls from Derek.I knew something was wrong. It had to be.I call him back."Thank fuck! I’ve been calling you all morning." He shouts."You knew I’ve been in a meeting all damn morning how the fuck was I supposed to answer your calls. What’s going on?" I ask him.“Your girls are gone Blake…” he says.My phone nearly slipped out of my hands. My entire body trembles.“Where are the girls?” my voice comes out as a whisper.Not many things have the power to throw me off my game, but the mere thought of my girls being hurt or worse. My heart stops at the mere thought of the worst.“We have a team looking for them and I’ve already called Julliet someone is driving her over to you."Okay…" I say walking over to the exit.Motherfucker!"They’re about a block away so I’ll make my way down if I were you..." he w
Chapter 100Blake DavenportPOV“Did you find anything yet?” I ask Derek, we’ve standing here for what feels like forever.He shakes his head. “Nothing yet. We’re searching. I can assure you…” he says.I nod. Upset but I know he’s doing his best.“The police wish to question you.” Derek informs me.I shake my head. “I do not wish to speak to those fools…” I tell him.Craig sighs. “I’ll speak to them.”I nod.He walks off.I look at the chaos in the front yard. How the hell has this gotten out so fast?They were here long before I got here.“Blake I’m so sorry…” Paige walks up to me.I bite back a snarky response. Her daughter is missing as well.Right now, she doesn’t need me to go off at her. I so badly want to bite her head off, it’s not what she needed right now. Fucking hell I am thinking in circles.I look over at her. “It’s okay Paige, you couldn’t have known it would happen.” I tell her.She looks relieved. “I told the police everything I know. They promised me they’re going to