I felt the heat escape my body; it was like my veins contained ice rather than blood. My heart started pounding inside my chest and my knees began to tremble. I must have heard him wrong, maybe he'd said something totally unrelated. I gulped as I willed myself to ask him to repeat himself. "Come again?" In a voice softer than I

I avoided Zach for the better part of the trip and while I attempted to ignore him, he made efforts for reconciliation. He would make the most delicious breakfast every morning and leave it outside my bedroom door. When I would eventually come down, he'd attempt to strike up rather uneasy conversations. He stopped going out of town and volunteered to

The cottage was ideal for two people who wanted to hide from the rest of the world and I fell in love with it immediately. Olivia had gone on and on about the Price's vacation home but nothing she'd said had done it justice. It looked like something right out of a Disney fairytale with its wooden floors and walls.

The cottage was ideal for two people who wanted to hide from the rest of the world and I fell in love with it immediately. Olivia had gone on and on about the Price's vacation home but nothing she'd said had done it justice. It looked like something right out of a Disney fairytale with its wooden floors and walls.

With shaking hands I gripped the Styrofoam cup that Zach handed me. My entire body was trembling and I knew I was close to hyperventilation. I looked up gratefully at the tall figure looming in front of me and gulped the lukewarm water hungrily. We were sitting in the waiting lounge now, awaiting the announcement of our flight but boarding that

Late on a Tuesday night, Zach walked into my room like nothing had happened. Had he forgotten how he'd ambushed me and how frightened I'd been? I guess he had since he'd made no attempt to apologize and I left him alone, not wanting any confrontation like before. I rarely left the house and staying inside so much was messing with

I woke up with a start, my breathing considerably heavy and my eyes puffy. Had I cried myself to sleep again? Apparently I had. Mostly I tried not to sleep at all; the less I slept the fewer nightmares I had. It would be the same thing time and time again. Walls closing in on me, a window on the

**Episode 19 of "Billionaire's Bargain"** Aurora closed the door behind her father. Julian, we need to set boundaries – you're moving in, we're working together... Julian leaned against the table, eyes sparkling. Boundaries for work or boundaries for... us? Aurora's cheeks flushed. Both. We can barely keep our hands off each other – what if someone notices? Julian pushed

**Episode 18 of "Billionaire's Bargain"** Aurora's father led them to the mansion's library – walls lined with books and family photos. Julian walked beside Aurora, whispering Your family has quite the history – my adoptive father would kill for these archives. Aurora smiled slightly. Dad would kill anyone threatening our family – literally and figuratively. They entered the

**Episode 17 of "Billionaire's Bargain"** Aurora's jaw dropped. Dad, Julian moving in – isn't that rushed?! Her father chuckled. Actually, it's practical – this mansion has plenty of rooms, and Julian needs to learn our business operations. Julian smiled. I'll take the east wing guest room – closest to Aurora's studio. Aurora felt a flutter – Julian would be

**Episode 16 of "Billionaire's Bargain"** Aurora's father raised an eyebrow. Permanent family – what do you mean, Julian? Julian took Aurora's hand again – this time with a sly grin. I want to keep Aurora close – as co-CEO of our merged companies. Aurora's eyes widened – business partnership! Her father laughed. You two are something else. I approve

**Episode 16 of "Billionaire's Bargain"** Aurora's father raised an eyebrow. Permanent family – what do you mean, Julian? Julian took Aurora's hand again – this time with a sly grin. I want to keep Aurora close – as co-CEO of our merged companies. Aurora's eyes widened – business partnership! Her father laughed. You two are something else. I approve

**Episode 15 of "Billionaire's Bargain"** Aurora's father composed himself slowly. Julian, you're Henry's son – my brother's child... Aurora's cousin was wrong, you're my nephew indeed! He turned to Aurora. And you, young lady – engaged to your cousin?! Aurora blushed deeply. We didn't know, Dad – it was a business arrangement... that complicated things. Her father looked

**Episode 14 of "Billionaire's Bargain"** Aurora nodded, and they walked in together. Her father looked up, surprised. Aurora, Mr. Saint Clair – what's this about? Julian stepped forward. Actually, sir... I'm Julian Wynter – your nephew. Aurora's father stumbled back, shocked. Henry's son?! Aurora, is this true?! Aurora nodded. We found his birth certificate in Uncle Henry's safe deposit

**Episode 13 of "Billionaire's Bargain"** Julian smiled widely – a weight lifted. Let's go share this with our dads... and possibly give them both heart attacks. Aurora laughed. Race you – my car or yours? Julian pointed to his sleek sports car. Mine. Faster – like my newfound sister's wit. Aurora rolled her eyes good-naturedly. Flattery won't get you