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The Talk (Starting Over, Together 3/?)
Bailey woke up her body pinned between two larger firm ones, the events of the night before quickly came back to her sleep hazed mind. She opened her eyes and found Drake laying with his arm and leg thrown over her. Liam was snuggled against her other side, his chest pressed firmly into her side, … Continue reading The Talk (Starting Over, Together 3/?)
Surprise Encounter (Starting Over, Together 2/?)
Drake couldn’t believe he let Liam talk him into this, it was ridiculous! For one Bailey surely didn’t have feelings for him anymore and second it seemed wrong to do without her knowledge. Sure he found the idea exciting, but he felt like he was being dishonest. Drake waited for her in his barely lit … Continue reading Surprise Encounter (Starting Over, Together 2/?)
Home (Following Her Heart 7/?)
They arrived at Percy’s estate in the early afternoon, Athena let out an audible gasp when the Mediterranean style estate came into view. Spanish style terra cotta roof, smooth beige stucco walls, iron work, and plenty of windows to let in natural light. The front entry was rounded with the rest of the house taking … Continue reading Home (Following Her Heart 7/?)
All on the Table (Starting Over, Together 1/?)
First chapter of the sister series to Following Her Heart. They had been back at the palace two days now, the homecoming ball the day before, Athena had long since left with Duke Perceval, a fact that still made a knot form in his stomach, until he saw or thought of Bailey. Athena’s cousin was … Continue reading All on the Table (Starting Over, Together 1/?)
Homecoming (Following Her Heart 6/?)
It was the day of the homecoming ball, Athena found herself in the palace’s boutique looking for a dress. There were so many that she loved, she wasn’t sure how to choose. She browsed silently, imagining wearing each one, Percy by her side, she was pulled from her thoughts by a familiar voice. “What do … Continue reading Homecoming (Following Her Heart 6/?)
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Summary: Chapter five’s baseball game with some pining and attraction thrown in. (Two days after Baking Away a Broken Heart) A/N: I was screaming when we got the chance to kiss Sienna, but a laughing kiss? Time to turn it up a notch! It’s fast, but I was inspired, I may not have played any other … Continue reading Take Me Out to the Ball Game
A Delightful Dinner
Charlotte Elthridge never gets nervous. Even in the most terrifying situations, she would often trick herself into thinking it was fine. This was an exception. It felt like she was being chewed out from the inside and filled with butterflies which made her fidget with the end of her dress. A two-week break from college … Continue reading A Delightful Dinner
Life and Death
Summary: During Kenna’s ninth month of pregnancy, she and Raydan are confronted by an assassin. Author’s note: This was written for mariamulroney’s March Challenge and is a follow-up to Unsettling News. Kenna couldn’t help worrying about the rumor that someone was going to attempt to assassinate Raydan. They had taken every possible precaution to keep … Continue reading Life and Death
Restless Farewell
New York City is full of ghosts. The first time Veronique, once known as Alaïs Dègas Lionheart, came to the City That Never Sleeps, she was just five years old. She dreams of it, sometimes: Times Square in winter, ice skates and hot chocolate, her mother dripping with rubies and diamonds, a sheik’s ransom. The … Continue reading Restless Farewell
City of Silence (Crimson Rain 12/?)
One and a half years ago; Trenton, New Jersey- Raven: It had been six months since Raven returned to Trenton, leaving her chance of getting out behind her. She would do anything for Liam, even pretend to simply be his friend. She had been pleasantly surprised when a not so drunken confession of feelings was … Continue reading City of Silence (Crimson Rain 12/?)
Returning Home (Following Her Heart 5/?)
Athena woke the next morning to find Percy wasn’t beside her. She instead found him pacing the floor, requesting orders on his phone. “Is everything alright?” She asked as she stretched her arms above her head. “Everything is perfect” Percy answered, hanging up his phone. He sat on the bed next to her caressing her … Continue reading Returning Home (Following Her Heart 5/?)
UN Dinner (Following Her Heart 4/?)
Percy took Athena to a local boutique, usually she met Hana or Maxwell, but Percy wanted to treat her, she loved that he just wanted to do something small for her to make her happy. She spent a few minutes browsing the gorgeous gowns until she saw it. It was black long sleeve, tight but … Continue reading UN Dinner (Following Her Heart 4/?)
Alone at Last
Author’s Note: Blake and Bryce finally get some time alone together and things get heated real fast. This one turned out way longer than I anticipated, but hopefully that’s a good thing. It’s what we’ve all been waiting for … just in time for Thirsty Thursday. 😉 ~~~~~~~~~~ “Gauze, tape, wipes … “ Blake mumbled … Continue reading Alone at Last
Tattoo on My Heart
Summary: Gabi brings Colt with her to tail Kaneko to make Logan jealous, but she gets more than she bargained for. Things between Gabi and Logan have been better since their heart to heart talk, but she can tell he’s still trying to keep her at arm’s length. This may be harder to do now that … Continue reading Tattoo on My Heart
His Forever (Following Her Heart 3/?)
They spent the day walking around the city, Athena showing him all of her favorite spots, Percy found great pleasure in watching her show off all her favorite spots. He’d never seen her quite as happy and animated as he did today. She had some happy funny story about every place they visited and he … Continue reading His Forever (Following Her Heart 3/?)