A broad smile spread across Hallie’s face. Finally, after all these months, the documentation had been processed. The first adoption from her orphanage was about to take place. She’d made a difference. She turned around, looking outside of the window. Having her office windows overlook the children’s playground was originally just for convenience, but today,... Continue Reading →

“Today’s session was fantastic, Lorcan!” The woman purred. “I feel like it really relieved my tension.” “Glad to hear that,” Lorcan said politely. “The next class I have planned will be quite similar, so you might want to join us, um…” “Destiny,” The woman smiled flirtatiously. “The name is Destiny. And I’ll definitely make sure... Continue Reading →

Alexus was drumming with her fingers distractedly when Hope found her in front of the restaurant. “There you are!” She smiled broadly. “We were worried about you.” The girl looked up. “I’m fine! Now go away!” “I can’t do that!” Hope objected. “It’s cold out here. And it's Snowflake Day! Nobody should be alone!” “I... Continue Reading →

Leo couldn’t help but grin at the sight of the last dish he’d prepared. After hours and hours in the kitchen, the feast was finally ready. Sure, it wasn’t the experimental haute cuisine that he’d been proudly serving at the restaurant lately, but Leo knew that some occasions called for good old home comfort dishes.... Continue Reading →

Hallie picked up another toy from the floor. It’s getting there, she thought, looking around the room. She’d always try to make herself get the tidying up out of the way as soon as the kids left for school. Luckily, today was one of the more manageable days - unlike when Camden and Marla decided... Continue Reading →

Vito stared at the drink in front of him blankly. He was trying to remember what he did the last time he went to the bar for a single’s night. It used to come to him so naturally. Get a couple drinks, through a couple dirty looks somebody’s way and take them home for the... Continue Reading →