Grayson POVI'm not sure what happened or how it happened, but it did. With Sammi, I’ve always had a soft spot for her, but making it known to her brothers that I think she's hot enough to fuck wouldn't end well. The film she had selected fascinated me, and there was no genuine justification for me to watch it with her. I had already seen it, but I wanted to see her face, know how she reacted, and watch her body as the film progressed. Sitting there, I relished in every sign she made. Her quickened breathing, how she bit her fucking lip. God, that was epic. I've seen Sammi in so many situations, but that one? It unlocked far more in me than I ever want to admit. There she was, watching the screen as they fucked, her lip caught between her teeth. She squirmed slightly and moved to relieve the tension. If that wasn't driving me crazy, when her tongue darted across her lip did. It was a good thing that her brothers had left us. Her brothers know me well, and there would have been no h
Sammi POVI glare at Grayson, frustrated beyond belief. He always does this—whenever I try to keep something to myself, he spills the beans. It's as if he gets enjoyment from telling them things about me that I try to keep hidden. Zade stands there, waiting for me to explain, but all I want to do is hide the truth. I could easily say I lost my job and left it at that, but what about the rest? That’s a catastrophe just waiting to explode.If I simply told them Paul fired me because there wasn’t enough work, they would believe it. But then they would probably go to Paul and find out I lied. The truth—that he essentially fired me because I don’t flirt with customers—would only lead to disaster. This is why I didn't want to tell them, but apparently, Grayson decided to dictate my life even though he has no part in it or rights to it.“Why? Come on, explain,” Zade presses, his patience wearing thin. “Grayson saw you there; you’re the fastest server, great at mixing drinks. So why?” He wait
Sammi POVI’ve left the fourth building, frustration bubbling just beneath the surface. Finding a new job is proving harder than I anticipated. Sure, I know a few places where I could get hired easily, but those are all spots where Zade, Joel, Jax, and Zak have connections. They would interfere, and I refuse to land a job because my brothers pulled strings. So, I drive out of the main city, heading into the next one, determined to find something on my own terms.This new city is my best shot—a place where my brothers won’t know where I’m working or who my employer is. I can’t have them swooping in and taking control. For the next three hours, I hop from one place to another, facing polite rejections and empty promises. Just as my hope begins to wane, I spot a building that catches my eye.Luxe Nights.I sit in my car, staring at the sign. Luxe Nights. It’s a bar, the kind of place where I know I can excel. Bar work is something I’m good at, something I enjoy, and it’s exactly the kind
Grayson POVI watch as Sammi walks away from me; she thinks it’s easy not to touch her, but she's very wrong. The fact I got out of the shower and followed her naked through the house, with the risk her brothers would see, is proof it's not easy.Then, she stands here naked in a fucking silk robe. She didn't close it. She moved, making it open more. Turning, I walk upstairs, getting to her room, I walk in without knocking. She turns, shocked, entirely naked, and grabs the robe. What the hell am I doing? She needs to tell me to get out, to go and leave her alone. I watch as she steps closer to me. I stand, staring at her, waiting for her to see sense or for my strength to come back and make me walk out of this room before touching her. "What do you want, Gray?" The way she says Gray makes me want to fuck her. "Do you have any idea how bad this would become if your brothers found out?" I step closer, and she doesn't move. "How fucking awkward it will become because we can't tell them
Sammi POVI'm still reeling from Grayson’s actions. Part of me wants to believe that he acted like that purely to push me away through the fear of my brothers. Another part of me, though, feels like it was his way of taunting me and reminding me of exactly how they see me. He claimed I was no different from other women, and now I agree. Grayson is known for his promiscuity and lack of emotional depth. So, was his reaction because I said no? I have a feeling no one ever tells him no, and he was shocked I had. It gave me the boost I needed to step out of my comfort zone and wear a revealing dress. It’s short, and parts of it are see-through, which is perfect. I didn’t miss the way Grayson choked on his drink when he saw me or how his eyes stayed fixed on my body. Right now, I feel like I'm obsessing purely because of what happened. I've never been with a guy in any sense, to be honest. So that's all this is: me obsessing over him because he gave me pleasure like no man has yet to. It
Sammi POVWhen I wake up, I realise how late it is. Grabbing clothes to wear tonight, I throw them in a bag along with shoes. I put on a pair of shorts and a cropped top. I would wear leggings, but if I'm practising, I need to be in something similar to what I'll be wearing when working.So, dancing in leggings won't help, as the friction will undoubtedly be different when dancing on the pole. Rushing down, my plan is to grab something quick for breakfast. I've thrown my hair up into a messy bun. As I get into the kitchen, the guys turn and look at me.Throwing some bread into the toaster, I walk to the fridge and get a bottle of water out. “Late for something?” Zade looks at me. “Work,” I mutter as I grab the toast out. “Work? You were there till gone four, and they expect you back in already?” His words are loud, and my eyes roll. “I'm not going there to work, but I'm meeting some of the ladies to get to know them. That's all.” I shrug and begin to butter the toast. “Which club
Sammi POVI got home around half-twelve last night, which means today I'm not rushing. I can actually consider the next steps. I need to figure out when the guys will be out of the house for a few hours. I really want to have an aerial hoop installed in my room, but I can’t if they are at home. The issue is that they don't always work at the same time. I also don't want to make it obvious that I'm trying to find out when the house will be free. Walking down, the kitchen is empty, so I grab breakfast and walk through. I find them sitting in the office. They turn and look at me as I walk in and take a seat. “How's the business going?” I ask, trying to seem interested in my family's business. “All good. Why?” Joel looks at me, and I shrug. “Just wondered, that's all. I've not asked about them for some time now.” I smile at them. “Things are going well. Expansions have done well. You would know if you actually joined the family business instead of sitting out of it all.” Zade looks
Sammi POVWork has gone well, and I've noticed the ladies watching me as well. Their expressions are hard to read. I watch as the last customer staggers out of the door slowly."Sammi," I hear Jodie and turn to see her. She moves closer so she can whisper in my ear, "Are you two dating?" Which two is she on about? "Who?" I laugh slightly."You and Jake," she laughs as if it should have been common sense for me to know who she was talking about. "No...Why would you think that?" I don't understand. "Because he never comes during the day, but he did today. Then, he's watched you all night. He never does."I hadn't noticed. "I...No, we're not." What else can I say?She laughs slightly. "Maybe right now you're not. But something tells me he is going to make a move on you. He watched you more than he served tonight, and you would be cute together," she pulls back and winks. "Ready to leave, Doll?" I turn to see Jake waiting by the door and nod. "By the way, we all chose our names. Dol
ZadeI knew if I waited, things would go wrong, which is why I proposed to Izzy sooner than I had planned. Good job I did as if I hadn't. I was meant to be proposing right now, which isn't ideal.The room is buzzing with controlled chaos. Nurses move efficiently around us, murmuring instructions and checking monitors. Izzy lies in the hospital bed, her face flushed, hair damp with sweat, and hands clutching mine like a lifeline. Her grip is strong—stronger than I ever expected—but I welcome the pain. It’s grounding me, keeping me in the moment when I feel like I might lose my mind.“Zade, breathe,” Izzy groans, her voice strained as another contraction overtakes her. “You’re supposed to remind me to breathe, not forget how to do it yourself.”I snap out of my daze, nodding quickly. “Right. Breathe, Izzy. Deep breaths.” I mimic the motion, inhaling and exhaling like I’m teaching her something she hasn’t been doing perfectly for hours.She glares at me between breaths, sweat beading on
IzzyI can’t help but smile at Zade as he drives, his hands steady on the wheel, his profile glowing in the soft morning light. Time has slipped by so quickly. It feels like only yesterday we were grappling with fears and uncertainty, and now here we are. Zade has been by my side so much more than I ever expected. He still works, but not nearly as much as he did before. Somehow, he’s found a balance, and it’s brought us closer in ways I didn’t think possible.While he’s working, I spend most of my time at home with Sammi and baby Emmerson. It’s been heartwarming to watch Sammi and Grayson navigate parenthood together, their bond strengthening with every passing day. Watching their joy gives me hope—hope that Zade and I can have something just as beautiful with our baby.Zade has been going to counseling regularly, and I see pieces of the real him emerging more and more each week. The man beneath the armor he built to survive, to lead the mafia, to bury his pain—that man is someone ext
Zade POVI lose myself in her, time slipping away as I drink her in, the salty-sweet flavor of her flooding my senses. She collapses into the bed eventually, her body limp, a satisfied sigh escaping her lips. Even now, her walls quiver, her body still coming down as I lick the last remnants of her release.When I finally pull away, I move up her body and kiss her with a desperate need, our lips crashing together in a possessive claim. I’m hard again, painfully so, but there’s no rush. Tonight, there’s no clock ticking down, no interruptions, just us.“Alright,” I say, standing to strip the last of my clothes, my eyes devouring her sprawled form. “Let’s keep going.”She whimpers, weak from the relentless pleasure, and reaches for me, her hands trembling as they find my shoulders. “Zade,” she murmurs, but I’m nowhere near done.Izzy tastes like heaven, pure and raw, a flavor I never want to forget. My lips return to her swollen clit, teasing and tormenting her again. Her body jerks as s
ZadeAs I help Izzy into my car, her radiant smile reminds me just how much I’ve been neglecting her. I’ve been so consumed with making sure Grayson is home with Sammi and the baby that I’ve failed the one person who needed me most—her. The guilt eats at me as I start the engine, and I steal glances at her, soaking in her beauty, her strength, her unwavering patience with me.She pulls something from her bag and holds it out to me—a scan image. My heart twists as I take it, running my fingers over the black-and-white lines that outline our baby.“I’m sorry I missed it,” I whisper, the weight of regret heavy in my voice.Her smile is soft, understanding. “It’s fine. You were working and making sure Grayson was home for Sammi and the baby.” Her words are kind, but they cut deep. Missing this moment wasn’t fine, and I can’t let it happen again.When we arrive, I park and immediately step out, going to her side and lifting her into my arms. She laughs lightly, her arms wrapping around my
Izzy POVHis dark eyes burn into mine, a mixture of frustration and desire. “You’re playing a dangerous game, Izzy,” he murmurs, his voice low and hoarse.I lean in, letting my breath ghost over his lips. “Good. I want to play, Zade. And this time, I make the rules.”“You want to fuck me?” His voice is low, teasing, as his dark eyes bore into mine, a smirk playing on his lips. The sight of him, restrained and vulnerable yet brimming with raw power, ignites something primal in me. I chuckle softly, leaning in to capture his lips, grinding against him as I feel him stir beneath me.“Oh, you have no idea how much I want to fuck you,” I murmur against his lips, my voice husky with desire. Pulling back, I let a wicked smile curl on my lips. “You’re all mine now,” I whisper, my words dripping with dominance. Slowly, deliberately, I sink to my knees in front of him, maintaining eye contact as my hands glide over his thighs.His breath hitches when I reach up, my fingers wrapping around his s
IzzyIt’s been two months since we came back, and while Zade and I have grown closer, some days feel like we’re barely keeping our heads above water. The distance that came with my pregnancy has dissolved, and his promise to fuck me every day? He’s kept it. But most of the time, it’s rushed, like an obligation rather than passion.I understand why—he’s juggling too much. He practically ordered Grayson to stay home for a couple of months after Sammi had the baby, leaving him to hold everything together. Sure, his brothers are around to help, but Zade hardly leans on them. It’s as if he’s still carrying the weight of raising them, of being their protector, even now.Today was supposed to be different. It was the scan, the moment I’ve been excited about for weeks. But, at the last minute, he got a call—something urgent, something he couldn’t ignore—and I found myself in the clinic with my mum instead of him. All I got from Zade was a quick message asking how it went. No follow-up, no exc
Izzy POVThe moment Zade walks in, the tension between us hangs in the air like a storm waiting to break. We talk briefly, my voice trembling as I tell him the words that have been weighing on my heart: “I’m keeping the baby.” Relief flickers across his face, but it’s not pure joy—it’s layered with fear, uncertainty, and something I can’t quite place. He doesn’t say much after that, just pulls me into his arms, holding me close. I melt into him, exhaustion taking over as I fall asleep wrapped in his warmth.When I wake, the space beside me is empty, and the bed feels colder without him. Slowly, I sit up, rubbing my eyes. My gaze falls on Zade, seated at the foot of the bed, his back turned to me. His shoulders are tense, and his head is bowed slightly, as if the weight of the world is pressing down on him.I hesitate, unsure of what to say or how to bridge the chasm that feels like it’s grown between us. Things had been going so well before all this, and now? Now it feels like we’ve b
IzzyThe moment Grayson wraps his arms around me, I feel the weight of everything pressing down on me like a storm. For the first time in hours, there’s a flicker of safety, but it’s fragile, like glass teetering on the edge of shattering. Zade’s words still echo in my mind—angry, hurt, raw—and even though I know deep down he would never hurt me, in that moment, he didn’t feel like the man I fell in love with. He felt like someone else entirely, someone I didn’t know.The sound of the door closing behind me sends a chill through my spine. Zade has left. I should stop him, run after him, beg him to stay, but I can’t. My legs feel like lead, and my heart is a hurricane of guilt and confusion.“What’s happened?” Grayson’s voice cuts through the silence, low but laced with tension. His arms tighten around me, and for a moment, I let myself break. The tears come in uncontrollable waves, and I bury my face into his chest as though I can hide from my own mistakes.“I’m pregnant, Gray,” I cho
Zade POVEvery time I close my eyes, I see her face—tear-streaked and filled with anguish. Then the memories hit, unbidden and relentless. Blood. The screams. The bodies. My parents, mangled and lifeless. Her—my ex, so pregnant, so full of life, and then... gone. The flashbacks swallow me whole, dragging me under. My breathing becomes shallow, erratic, and I grip the edge of the table to ground myself, my knuckles white.“Zade,” a voice cuts through the storm in my mind, anchoring me back to reality. I look up to see Grayson sitting across from me, his face a mixture of concern and frustration.I can’t even muster the energy to speak. I just stare at him, then down at the untouched glass of whiskey in front of me.“Did you drink it?” he asks, his tone sharp but not unkind.I shake my head. “No. But I wanted to. God, I wanted to.”Grayson exhales, leaning back in his chair. “At least you didn’t. That’s something.” He watches me closely, his eyes narrowing slightly. “You’re drowning, Za