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All three men looked at her, pleased at the woman before them, but only one was going to get lucky that night.

“The gym! I can shower at the gym! Now let me see if I can scrape up a couple of dollars to get in.”

One day there will be a shelf dedicated to books I have written. There will lie moments of joy, mourning, melancholy, safety, and hope all within the pages where I capture time and the essence of simply being. One day...

Who knew that moving from San Myshuno to Willow Creek would be such a difference? Definitely not me. I think I miss my karaoke bars and noisy neighbors. This silence may just be a bit too much for me.

“I know living in a tent may not be ideal, but I promise to honor you mom. This land is the last remaining thing of you, and I will create an abundance of beautiful memories here. I will rebuild what once stood and create a haven - our haven.”

“You forget that I have eyes everywhere.” “What do you mean, Lachlan?” “I know about you and Gregory Shepard cozying up at that hotel in Newcrest. Do you remember what I said about you seeing him? Because I remember and I am very tempted to show you who’s really in charge here.” “Lachlan, please..Think about our daughters.” “Did you think about our daughters when you took your clothes off for him?”

“I just want to be here with you forever.” “I will make that happen for us, Skyler, I promise.”

“I’m so afraid, Greg. I don’t know what to do or where to turn. When I lay next to him at night, I feel his eyes piercing my body as if he can see your touch.” “God damn it, I wish you hadn’t moved him into your house. I need to protect you, baby.” “What can you do? You’re married and you have nine kids. I am not going to break up your family to have piece of mind.” “My marriage has been in shambles for years. Most of my children are old enough to understand that I fell out of love. You are my family and I will keep you safe.” “God, I love you so much, Gregory. I’ve never said this out loud, but I sometimes wish it were you who gave me those two beautiful girls.” “I wish it was me too, baby. I would be the best father and husband to you.” “Husband...? You would marry me?” “Of course I would. You are the love of my life, Skyler. I would have loved nothing more than to make you my wife and then have you carry my children. Damn it, I want you so bad right now.” “Me too...” 

“I promise to love you girls through it all. I will protect you no matter the cost. We will never be separated because I am always with you. I love you.”

“Why did I see Gregory Shepard creeping out of our neighborhood last night?” “I’m not sure. Sometimes him and his wife take a long run and end up here.” “Are you sure he wasn’t here for you? Everyone knows that he’s cheated on Melina with Bella Goth and you. Everyone also knows that you have a thing for married men.” “That was in the past, Lachlan. If I hadn’t liked married men I wouldn’t have met you. I also wouldn’t have two beautiful girls asleep in the next room.” “You’re right.” “Now stop being so silly and have some coffee.” “I will. But Skyler? If you ever lay eyes on Gregory Shepard again, I will not hesitate in slitting your throat.”

“I have a boyfriend Greg...And we have twins together. We can’t do this anymore.” “I don’t care if you are married with twelve children. I am a husband and a father of nine myself, but you knew that when you came into my life, Skyler.” “I can’t... I have to do right by my daughters.” “Does he understand you? Does he understand that one of your twins will have to become the leader of the family? Does he know that the child who loses that battle must be sent away to Oasis Springs for good?” “No, he doesn’t, because I haven’t told him. I don’t want to worry him.” “You’ve told me, Sky. I can stand by you through this. I can stand by you through it all..”

“Oh feebee lay!”

Oh man... I can’t believe I’m about to have twins with a man I met four days ago. I should have listened to my mother and become a nun...