Last Breath CH 10

Chapter10  Bianca Sterling insisted on cutting off all of Julian Lancaster’s contact with the outside world.  So the two of them left their electronics behind at the base of the mountain and spent each day in  quiet seclusion, following the rhythm of the monastery, morning mass bells and evening hymns,  with the novice monks.  Julian … Read more

Last Breath CH 9

Chapter9  His assistant went pale.  Cold sweat drenched the back of his collar almost instantly.  He could already imagine himself being fired on the spot by Julian Lancaster.  Dragging his feet toward the VIP Private Suite, he arrived just in time to see Julian gently patting Bianca Sterling’s back, having just lulled her to sleep.  … Read more

Last Breath CH 8

Chapter8  Even after the helipad jet took off with a roar, Nurse Evelyn stood frozen in place, still in shock.  She never would’ve guessed that the injured young woman who’d spent days in the hospital without a single visitor… came from such an elite family.  Still dazed, she started heading downstairs, only to run right … Read more

Last Breath CH 7

Chapter7  “Come on. If he could so easily abandon his childhood sweetheart, imagine what kind of misery your granddaughter would face if she married into that family.”  “Those are old wounds…”  Their whispered chatter drifted faintly into Charlotte Wynn’s ears.  She tried to lift the corner of her lips in a smile, but it was … Read more

Last Breath CH 6

Chapter6  “Fire! There’s a fire! Somebody help!”  Flames shot into the sky, painting the night a terrifying crimson.  “Find some water! Call the fire department, now!”  Chaos exploded all around, shouts, clashing equipment, the crackle of burning wood.  But Charlotte Wynn stood in the safe zone, unmoving.  She knew panicking would only add to the … Read more

Last Breath CH 5

Chapter5  Charlotte was shoved hard to the side, stumbling to the ground.  Pain shot through her ankle, sharp and searing.  Her palm scraped against the gravel, a fiery sting spreading up her arm.  Before she could get up, Julian had already dove into the water like a madman.  By the time he carried Bianca Sterling … Read more

Last Breath CH 4

Chapter4  Charlotte stood staring at the fading embers of the fireworks for a long time.  The night dew soaked her shoulders, and the chill snuck down her collar, finally dragging her out of  her daze.  She pulled her coat tighter and turned to head back into the house.  The Lancaster estate was quiet in the … Read more

Last Breath CH 3

3  Google Play  MoboReels–Short Dramas&Movies  INSTALL  morgue gurney.  No wonder it had been so hard to find him.  He hadn’t just disappeared, he’d been hidden. Kept away, out of sight.  Bianca spotted Charlotte then, and her smile instantly vanished.  She stiffened like she’d been nailed in place.  She quickly stepped between them and grabbed Charlotte’s … Read more

Last Breath CH 2

Chapter2  Her palm turned cold and clammy, betraying the surge of emotion beneath her calm expression.  Mrs. Lancaster caught the flicker of hesitation in her face and cautiously asked, “Charlotte, could you help us bring Julian home? We’re a bit busy. We need your help…”  The idea of Charlotte becoming her daughter–in–law had lingered in … Read more

Last Breath CH 1

D  …  Chapter1  Everyone in Northbridge knew one thing: Julian Lancaster lived for Charlotte Wynn.  He once shielded her from a pencil tip in kindergarten, climbed trees to catch cicadas that disturbed  her naps during their teenage years.  When they reached adulthood, he surprised everyone again.  One offhand remark, “Spring is beautiful,” prompted him to … Read more