Chapter 7: I stared at the two pink lines on the test, my chest tight with emotions I couldn’t name. A part of me wanted to smile because it was our child–mine and Jayson’s. But that part was small, fragile, buned under a mountain of guilt, anger, and regret It felt wrong to have this … Read more
Chapter 6 We headed toward the airport exit, weaving through the bustling crowd after the deal. I forced myself to focus on the future, on leaving Jayson behind, on embracing this reckless, impulsive decision. But the universe had other plans. A firm hand grabbed my wrist, yanking me to a sudden stop. My breath hitched … Read more
Chapter 5X My phone wouldn’t stop buzzing. Unknown number after unknown number flashed across the screen as I settled into my business class seat. But I wasn’t stupid–l knew exactly who it was Jayson Probably calling from every number he could find. I clenched my jaw, hit power off, and tossed the phone into my … Read more
Chapter 4 My phone wouldn’t stop buzzing. Jayson Over and over again. Calls. Messages. Voicemails. His name flashed on my screen like a warning I didn’t need. But I ignored it, just like I’d ignored every red flag, every sign that screamed he was never truly mine I sat quietly in the backseat of … Read more
Chapter 33 I sat on the edge of my bed, carefully dabbing at the scrape on my elbow. The door burst open, slamming against the wall with a force that made me flinch. Jayson stormed in, his face a storm cloud of fury. “Apologize to Fiona,” His voice was sharp, cutting through the silence … Read more
Chapter 2 I woke up to the warmth of his arms wrapped around me, his breath brushing against the back of my neck. Jayson’s voice was soft, a low whisper in the dim morning light. “I missed you” he murmured, his grip tightening slightly as if afraid I’d slip away. For a brief, fragile moment, … Read more
Chapter 1: over some e inside I sat across from Jayson, my stepbrother and my secret lover. Beside him sat Xander, his closest friend, laughing o joke I didn’t catch because my mind was elsewhere. I was busy imagining Jayson’s reaction when I gave him his surprise gift–a sleek, luxury car he’d always dreamed of … Read more