**** Love it when a story goes full circle! And that's it! The final chapter! But don't fret, there are two special chapters that I will be dropping soon so stay tuned for that! Dedication. To all the older sisters that are holding it down for their families, I see you. And to all the men who chose to be better than their past, Thank you. We've come to the end of His Mail Order Bride. See you in His One Night Stand. Questions. * Which character resonated with you the most, and why? * How did you feel about the ending of the story? Did it provide the closure you were hoping for? * Favorite quotes and scenes? Let me know your overall thoughts for this book! don't forget to leave a review and vote too. it helps a ton! Thank you so much for reading and supporting me! See you soon!
*Note* The contents of this chapter takes place when Jessica is on her way to meet Zachary (between Chapter 45-46 for more clarification) her internal thoughts and what she did to protect herself. it is not meant to take away from the main story but rather to serve a eye-opener on what really happened since I know a few people will be confused. That being said, let's enjoy reading!!!Jessica.Driving out of the house and into the streets, I grip the steering wheel tightly; my heart pounds in my chest, knuckles turning white under the strain. Thunder rumbles ahead and there are flashes of lightning across the darkening sky, the smell of rain heavy. I press my lips together, continuing the journey when every cell in my body tells me to turn back. Tears spring into my eyes, but I blink them back, my breath shaky. I need to end this once and for all.Before long, raindrops begin to splatter on the windshield, and soon the downpour begins, turning the entire world grey. The rain, like my em
*Note* The contents of this chapter takes place after Devon discovers the crashed car on the highway, (between chapters 47-48 for more clarification) his internal thoughts and what happened afterwards. it is not meant to take away from the main story but to act as an eye-opener since some of you might be confused. With that being said, let's enjoy reading!Devon.Still standing in the rain, blurring my vision as I scour the streets for any sign of Jessica amidst the pouring rain. Nothing. She's no longer here; Zachary already has her. Kicking the wet ground in frustration, I run my hands through my hair, trying to figure out the next course of action. The cold rain is biting into my skin, but that is the least of my problems. Panic courses through my veins as minutes turn into eternity, the pounding in my heart getting louder, and the rain blinding me. Every second feels like a lifetime, and I can't shake off the feeling that I'm running out of time. Knowing there's nothing I can do he
(This is a spin-off from the main ending. it continues months after the surprise party thrown by Jessica for Emma, presumably the time she resumes for university. Thank you for your support for this story)"Jess, do you think I packed enough socks?" Emma asks, holding up a colorful bundle of socks for my inspection. Her room is a whirlwind of clothes, books, and the general chaos of packing for college. I chuckle, surveying the piles of stuff strewn across her bed and floor. "Emma, you've got enough socks to last you through a Siberian winter, let alone a Boston fall," I tease, reaching out to ruffle her hair affectionately. She pouts and shoves them into her bag, going through her wardrobe once more. "You can never have too many socks. The last thing I want to do is run out of socks," she murmurs, her lips scrunched up in displeasure."What if I meet some cute guy in a laundromat, and he's short on socks? I could save the day!" She suggests, shrugging as she walks around.I laugh at
The house is quiet since it's nighttime, the remnants of the road trip still echoing in the air. Emma is safely settled into her new life at Harvard, her laughter and chatter absent from the rooms she once filled with vibrant energy. I sit at the dining table, my laptop open before me, my fingers hovering over the keyboard. It's a simple click away, a mere press of the "Submit" button, and my application to the nearby university will be on its way. Yet, the weight of that action presses on my chest like a heavy stone. I swallow, the gulp resounding in my ears as I feel that single drop of sweat slide down my back.Ten years. It has been a decade since I walked away from my studies, leaving behind dreams of a career and a future that faded into the background of life's other demands. A decade of nurturing my sisters, of supporting Sophie, of being Emma's guardian and finally a wife to Devon. But now, in the quiet of the house, the silence echoes with the resounding question: Is it too
The sun sets over San Francisco, casting a warm, golden glow through the windows of our house. I sit at my desk, bathed in the soft evening light, with my laptop open in front of me. It's been days since I submitted my application to the University of San Francisco, and the waiting is driving me to the brink of madness. I can't stop checking my phone and laptop, hoping for something, anything.With each passing minute, my anxiety deepens. My eyes dart anxiously between the email application and my silent phone, as if my mere gaze could summon a response. My heart races with each refresh of my inbox, but the familiar empty screen greets me every time. No response. No news. Just silence.I sigh, leaning back in my chair and running a hand through my hair. The uncertainty gnaws at me, a relentless, unrelenting force that refuses to let me be. The future I had envisioned for myself, one filled with academic pursuits, has become a hazy dream, slipping further from my grasp with each passin
The group of women gently guide me to a plush chair, and I take a seat, my heart racing with a mix of excitement and nervousness. They huddle together, speaking in hushed tones as they assess me, making me feel like the subject of their scrutiny."She'll definitely need a full-body massage," one of them suggests, her finger pointing towards me as if marking areas of concern. "We have to revitalize that skin. Then, a fresh haircut, and of course, finding the perfect dress."The room buzzes with a sense of urgency, and one of them remarks about the time. "This is going to take hours, and the party is tonight."Olivia, the woman in charge, claps her hands with determination. "That's why we start now, ladies. We have work to do! Let's get to it."And so, my transformation begins. I spend the entire day at the beauty place, surrendering myself to the capable hands of these experts. First, they treat me to a luxurious full-body massage, kneading away any lingering tension and leaving me fee
Nodding once, he pushes me closer, capturing my lips with his, his lips firm yet petal soft against mine and I surrender, a soft sigh escaping my lips as I wind my hands around his neck, pulling him closer. Nipping at my bottom lip, he sucks on her before pulling away to stare at me with dark eyes, my heart pounding. Then, leans in to kiss me even more ferociously.The taste of his lips is intoxicating, I practically melt against him. I have waited so long to feel it again. Devon kisses me like a starving man, while his fingers trace a gentle path down my back, sending shivers in their wake. His embrace tightens on me, drawing me even closer. he pulls away to stare at me, his breathing heavy."This is better now?" He asks, caressing my cheeks with his knuckles, brushing my hair away from my face. I shake my head, a playful smile adorning my lips."Not really." I mutter and a corner of his lips turn up but doesn't form a smile as his hands reach for the towel, pulling it free. He watche
The morning sun peeks through the sheer curtains of our Italian hotel room, casting a soft, golden glow over the ivory sheets that cradle my wife's slumbering form. The room is bathed in a tranquil silence, a stark contrast to the passionate symphony that played out here just hours ago. Rubbing my eyes open, I reach for my glasses and put them on, watching as my gaze clears up before turning back to the sleeping woman beside me.I can't help but smile as I lay there, propped up on my elbow, and watch her sleep. Jessica's chestnut hair spills across the pillow, framing her delicate face like a cascade of silk. Her lips, now gently parted in the peaceful surrender of sleep, still carry the rosy flush of our shared passion. My gaze trails down to her half-exposed breasts and waist, all bearing marks of my possession, adorn her skin like love notes written in the language of desire.A sense of possessiveness washes over me as I trace the path my fingers took last night, over the curve of