LOGINKole's POVAfter hanging up the phone with Keisha, I tried to be as calm as possible because I was pissed.No, pissed wasn't even the right word.I was furious.I wasn't kidding when I said I wanted to knock that motherfucker's head off if I ever saw him. I knew there would probably be court dates, statements, and all kinds of legal procedures. Keisha wanted to handle it the right way, and I respected that.But the image of some grown man spitting in my wife's face?Yeah. That was living rent-free in my head.I leaned back in my chair and slowly rocked it while staring at the ceiling. I started counting backward from ten.Ten.Nine.Eight.Deep breath.Seven.Six.By the time I got to one, I felt slightly less homicidal.Slightly.When I finally lowered my gaze, I found my brother standing in the doorway staring at me.I frowned."Knox, what the hell is wrong with you? Why are you just standing there looking at me?"He laughed."What happened to you?" he asked. "I came to give you the
Keisha's POVAs I started hearing a lot of commotion downstairs, I looked over at Jason and William. The three of us immediately stood up and made our way out of my office.The timing was perfect.One o'clock.Right on schedule.As I walked down the stairs, I could hear raised voices and movement coming from the main floor. Employees were stopping what they were doing and looking around, trying to figure out what was happening.I spotted Alex immediately.I walked over and put on my best confused expression."What's going on?"I had to play a little stupid.Just a little.Alex nodded professionally."Ma'am, I'm Detective Alex, and this is my partner, Detective Montgomery. We're here to arrest several individuals connected to property damage, vandalism, and the stalking of employees."I widened my eyes."Oh? So the complaints I made?""Precisely."He nodded."The owner of the company contacted us directly. We opened an investigation and expedited it once your vehicle was vandalized."
Keisha's POVAs I finished up everything with the security team, I left the tech guys downstairs in the main security office. One of them had already started unloading equipment from the van while the others were getting organized and preparing to replace the old systems.I had just started walking away when one of the soon to be terminated security guards stopped me. I think his name was Andre. Honestly, I wasn't sure because they never wore any damn name tags since I'd been working here.He cleared his throat."Boss, what's going on?"I stopped and turned toward him."Excuse me? Are you talking to me?"He nodded."Yeah. You're the boss lady here."I smiled politely."No, actually. You have your own bosses. We just contract with your security firm.""Oh, my bad," he said quickly. "But what's going on? Because that's not our firm's van or anything.""Oh," I said casually. "Well, the building has its own security division. I was told to have them come in, walk around, and coordinate wi
Keisha's POVWell, I thought my day was going to be nice and easy, but I was completely wrong.It definitely was not as easy as I thought it was going to be.I pulled up to my office in the nice rental car that I still had. The insurance company said my car should be ready by Thursday, so at least there was that.As I drove into the parking garage, I immediately noticed the same corrupt security guards.The same ones who were here when my car got vandalized.The same ones who were here when Joel and his brother were basically terrorizing me.So pretty much, everything looked exactly the same.As I walked into the office building, I saw all the usual faces. People were moving around, talking, drinking coffee, and pretending like everything was normal.I also noticed Joel.And he was much calmer nowadays.When I say calmer, I mean much, much calmer.Honestly, I was cool with it.I wasn't going to show my hand.Not yet.As I made my way toward my office, Jason walked up beside me."Good
Crandon's POVAfter spending most of the day relaxing, I finally got dressed.I slipped on a pair of tailored dress pants and a crisp white button-down shirt. After that, I sprayed on some Baccarat cologne, trimmed up my beard, and made sure everything was looking right.Because tonight?Tonight it was on.Period.I slid my wallet into my back pocket, grabbed my keys and phone, and stepped out of my room.The second I reached the downstairs landing, I heard Tempest call out."I'm coming down."I turned toward the staircase just as she appeared.And damn near forgot how to breathe.She was wearing one of her signature wrap dresses that hugged every beautiful curve she had. The dress showed off her figure perfectly without trying too hard.This woman was absolutely gorgeous.Her curly hair was pinned up in an elegant style, exposing the graceful line of her neck. Her makeup was light and natural, just enough to highlight what was already there.And whatever vanilla scent she was wearing
Crandon's POV"Hey, we gotta go. Now."I sat in my truck inside the garage, drumming my fingers against the steering wheel.Last night, I'd made a point of parking inside the garage instead of out front where I normally left my truck. After everything that had happened, I wanted everyone in the house to feel safe. I'd backed in carefully, turned on every exterior light, and made sure anyone trying to sneak around the property would stick out like a sore thumb.Now it was 5:50 in the morning, and I was waiting for three women, two of them to bring their luggage outside.My previous self would be yelling for them to hurry up.Today?I wasn't saying a damn thing.Because I knew for a fact I'd be sitting here forever if I started rushing them.I leaned my head back against the seat.Hell, I might die of carbon monoxide poisoning before they finally came outside.Just as I was thinking that, the door leading from the house into the garage opened.Finally.I hopped out quickly and grabbed t
Isla’s POVBy the time I pull up to the school, my stomach is already tight.It’s not because of traffic. Or work. Or the kids.It’s the feeling.That low, nagging certainty sitting in my gut, whispering that Shane is not working late. Again.I sigh as I shift the van into park. I could follow him.
Shane’s POVBeep. Beep. Beep. Beep.My hand reaches for my phone on instinct, but I can’t move.There’s a soft, warm weight pressed against my chest.I crack one eye open and look down.Maya.Still sprawled on top of me, naked, peaceful, completely out of it. Soft snores slipping from her lips like
Maya’s POVMy best friend in the whole entire world pulls me away from that fine specimen of a man like she’s saving me from myself.Shane.Lord.I sigh as Sienna drags me a few steps to the side, her grip firm but familiar. “What’s going on, girl?” I ask, already knowing the answer.She gives me t
Shane’s POVMan… I can’t believe they’re actually finally married.I stand there for a second, drink in hand, letting the reality of it settle in while the reception buzzes around me with the music thumping, people laughing too loud, somebody already drunk and it’s not even late yet. I glance over







