Easton and Caroline shared a deep love during high school. Easton was a talented hockey player, while Caroline came from a more ordinary background but wholeheartedly supported him in pursuing his dreams.
An unexpected moment of intimacy led to Caroline becoming pregnant, but Easton’s mother threatened her to protect his full-ride hockey scholarship. Out of love for Easton, Caroline made the painful decision to leave him, pretending to be the one who had cheated. Heartbroken, Easton accepted the separation.
Years later, unable to forget his true love for Caroline, Easton returned to uncover the truth behind their past. As he approached her house, a young girl suddenly emerged and called him “Daddy,” leaving Easton bewildered.
“I want to be there when you do that and watch her kick your sorry ass.” I sighed. Maybe I hadn’t thought this through as well as I should’ve. Caro loved animals and winning her over wouldn’t take long. The dog was supposed to be well trained, but I was having my doubts. She appeared…
Hailey grabbed for the ribbon and yanked it off. “Hailey, what do you say to Easton?” “Thank you.” She paused and gazed up at him with her big blue eyes. He smiled down at her, and his eyes were suspiciously moist. “You’re welcome.” With that out of the way, she ripped the gold and green…
“No, nothing like that.” Momentary panic flashed in his eyes. He’d crossed the line and was floundering to find his way back to safe footing. “They love Mona.” “But I do not. Take her back where she came from.” “Not possible.” His chin jutted out stubbornly. He was digging in, and I was going to…
“This scene would look good on next year’s Christmas card.” Caro nodded, not looking at me but staring into the flames. I wondered what she was thinking. “Forgive me?” I whispered, leaning close to her ear. “It’s hard to stay mad at you.” “I know because I’m damn cute.” “You’re a damn pain in the…
I glanced up at him, and he smiled guilelessly. I’d heard him wrong. There was no us. Not now. Maybe not ever. I really didn’t know what I wanted. It was all so confusing. “Where’s Junie?” I asked, realizing I hadn’t seen her in a while. “She went home with Steele and Kaden. They were…
I’d had the same problem, but out of respect to Mark, I didn’t voice my opinions. “Kiss me.” He did, starting soft and careful and growing to roughly demanding with a good dose of need. Rolling me onto my back, he continued his sweet assault on my mouth. I slid my hands under his shirt…