I’d always seen through Camille’s act. I never called her out because, truthfully, I liked the thrill o it–that feeling of skating right along the edge without falling over.  And…

Adrian’s POV  I spotted Camille at the entrance, fluffing the skirt of her gown with a dramatic flick of he fingers. As soon as she saw me, her lips curled…

hapter 6  Inside the cat Lila slept peacefully in her safety seat, her cheeks still rosy from tears. In the driver’s seat, Rafael Steele looked back and smiled softly  “She…

Julia’s POV  “I didn’t know what to wear,” Camille giggled. “So he brought over every new dress from the collection for me to choose from.”  After our daughter arrived, I…

“So the worthless prize I paid for finally grows up and runs off with a man, huh?!”  A steel pipe as thick as a man’s arm swung toward me.  In…

Julia’s POV  Ever since I became a mom, every gift Adrian gave me was for the baby, every single one. Bit by bit, he was boxing me into one identity:…

Chapter 2  Julia’s POV  After saying that, Adrian scooped Camille up in his arms and walked right out of the event hall.  The room turned so quiet that it felt…

Julia’s POV  Story 1 Chapter 1  Lila’s first birthday should’ve been a celebration.  Instead, it became the day I decided to end my marriage.  The clown was twisting balloon animals…

Chapter 8  I was walking down the aisle in a flowing white gown toward Jace when a familiar voice suddenly called out from behind. .  “Riley… how could you marry…

Chapter 7  Over the next two weeks, despite medical protests, Jace insisted on donating blood to me several times.  Yet my condition showed no improvement. Instead, I slipped into unconsciousness…