Chapter 17 The Guests
Moana
When I woke up the morning after Ella’s birthday, I was shocked to discover that it was already eleven o’clock; three hours past my usual time to wake up in the morning. If it hadn’t been for my phone buzzing on the bedside table, I likely would have slept in for even longer.
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Chapter 1 Betrayal Chapter 2 The Werewolf CEO Chapter 3 One Night Stand Chapter 4 The Interview Chapter 5 L'affaire Au Pair Chapter 6 Another One Bites The Dust Chapter 7 Captive Chapter 8 Sleeping Potion Chapter 9 Bedmates Chapter 10 Mina Chapter 11 Tooth & Nail appChapter 12 Missing appChapter 13 Birthday Outing appChapter 14 Family Event appChapter 15 The Game appChapter 16 A Sweet Scent appChapter 17 The Guests appChapter 18 The Case Of The Mystery Earrings appChapter 19 The Alpha's Mistress appChapter 20 The Banquet appChapter 21 The Secret Brother appChapter 22 Family Ties appChapter 23 The Alpha Pups appChapter 24 Pup Scuffle appChapter 25 Stayover appChapter 26 Confessions Of A Nanny appChapter 27 The Invitation appChapter 28 Rival Brothers appChapter 29 The Unexpected Alpha Philanthropist appChapter 30 Pr Problems appChapter 31 Photo Op appChapter 32 Sweet As Sugar appChapter 33 Inside The Heart Of A CEO appChapter 34 The Exhibit appChapter 35 The Golden Wolf appChapter 36 Afterparty appChapter 37 The Heat Of The Moment appChapter 38 Official Termination Of The Supplemental Agreement appChapter 39 The Safest Route appChapter 40 Too Many Dreams appChapter 41 Good Memories appChapter 42 Avoidance appChapter 43 Blurred Lines appChapter 44 Morning Sickness appChapter 45 Lone Wolf appChapter 46 Sleepless Nights appChapter 47 Secret Kindness appChapter 48 Dinner Invitation appChapter 49 Call The Midwife appChapter 50 Little Wolf appChapter 51 The Dinner appChapter 52 The Alpha's Gaze appChapter 53 Charity Gala appChapter 54 Gala Day appChapter 55 Out Of Place appChapter 56 A Good Match appChapter 57 Social Climber appChapter 58 Keeping Secrets appChapter 59 The Truth Comes Out appChapter 60 The Billionaire's Baby appChapter 61 The Love Of A Child appChapter 62 Like Mother And Daughter appChapter 63 The Decision appChapter 64 Embryo appChapter 65 A Change Of Heart appChapter 66 Sweet Relief appChapter 67 A Good Sister appChapter 68 A New Page appChapter 69 Shopping For Baby appChapter 70 An Unbridgeable Gap appChapter 71 End Of The Line appChapter 72 Love At First Sight appChapter 73 Keeping Secrets appChapter 74 Just Another Mood appChapter 75 Loveless Family appChapter 76 Temper appChapter 77 A Compromise appChapter 78 Mystery Woman appChapter 79 The Anonymous Donor appChapter 80 A Little Kindness appChapter 81 Glowing appChapter 82 Protective Alpha appChapter 83 Forgotten appChapter 84 Someone From The Past appChapter 85 Moonlit Melancholy appChapter 86 Midnight Mistakes appChapter 87 Another Woman appChapter 88 Broken Promises appChapter 89 Art Lessons appChapter 90 Field Trip appChapter 91 Sweet Affection appChapter 92 Love And Marriage appChapter 93 Regrets appChapter 94 Favorite Girls appChapter 95 The Banquet appChapter 96 A Proposition appChapter 97 Treat You Better appChapter 98 What's Best appChapter 99 For Good appChapter 100 Two's Company appChapter 101 Fountain Of Love appChapter 102 Something Borrowed appChapter 103 Pure Intentions appChapter 104 Intervention appChapter 105 Truth Is Out appChapter 106 A Genuine Apology appChapter 107 Rebuilding Bridges appChapter 108 A New Woman appChapter 109 A Sudden Stop appChapter 110 Sinister appChapter 111 No Time To Lose appChapter 112 Special appChapter 113 Alone & Helpless appChapter 114 Protected appChapter 115 Fever appChapter 116 The Alpha Tooth appChapter 117 Something Special appChapter 118 A Choice To Make appChapter 119 Secret Fiancee appChapter 120 An Unexpected Turn Of Events appChapter 121 Unwanted Attention appChapter 122 Someday appChapter 123 Decisions appChapter 124 Alpha Daddy To The Rescue appChapter 125 Getaway appChapter 126 The Mountain Estate appChapter 127 Dinner For Two appChapter 128 A Child's Laughter appChapter 129 Wildflowers appChapter 130 Too Many Scandals appChapter 131 Under Pressure appChapter 132 The Coincidence appChapter 133 Pizza Party appChapter 134 Losing Control appChapter 135 Public Debut appChapter 136 Deer In Headlights appChapter 137 Keeping Up Appearances appChapter 138 Us Against The World appChapter 139 Sweet Tooth appChapter 140 A Day In The Life appChapter 141 Lady Of The House appChapter 142 Family Debut appChapter 143 New Friends, Old Enemies appChapter 144 Good Mom appChapter 145 Taking Care Of Business appChapter 146 Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater appChapter 147 Humiliation appChapter 148 Cityscape appChapter 149 Lock & Key appChapter 150 An Unexpected & Unwelcome Visitor appChapter 151 Rue The Day appChapter 152 Crepe Date appChapter 153 Olivia appChapter 154 The Mother appChapter 155 The Mother Witch appChapter 156 In His Pocket appChapter 157 To Trust Or Not To Trust appChapter 158 Plein Air Painting appChapter 159 The Sound Of Music appChapter 160 A Scene Worth Painting appChapter 161 New Friends, New Experiences appChapter 162 A Parent's Fears appChapter 163 Art Department appChapter 164 New Horizons appChapter 165 Overexcited appChapter 166 Regular Girl appChapter 167 First Day Of School appChapter 168 Little Lawyer appChapter 169 A Visitor appChapter 170 Fishing For Information appChapter 171 Stage Fright appChapter 172 Control appChapter 173 Said Too Much appChapter 174 Emergency Care appChapter 175 Homeopathic Methods appChapter 176 Live-in Caretaker appChapter 177 Caffeine Crash appChapter 178 Coffee With A Friend appChapter 179 Discovering The Truth appChapter 180 Poached For Profit appChapter 181 A Dangerous Place appChapter 182 Mood Swings appChapter 183 Video Evidence appChapter 184 Escape Plan appChapter 185 The Cab Driver appChapter 186 Mousetrap appChapter 187 The Hunt appChapter 188 Return To The Rogue District appChapter 189 A Small Sacrifice appChapter 190 Stalling For Time appChapter 191 Bullet In The Chamber appChapter 192 Gun To A Fistfight appChapter 193 The Brotherly Rivals appChapter 194 The Mark Of A Mate appChapter 195 Finishing Move appChapter 196 The Way Home appChapter 197 Straight From The Heart appChapter 198 Hideaway appChapter 199 Moving Day appChapter 200 Stay appChapter 201 A Close Eye appChapter 202 Under Supervision appChapter 203 The Watcher appChapter 204 Curiosity Killed The Cat… appChapter 205 …But Satisfaction Brought It Back appChapter 206 The Last Straw appChapter 207 Stubborn appChapter 208 Open Arms & Open Hearts appChapter 209 Testify appChapter 210 The Interrogation appChapter 211 The Situation Room appChapter 212 The Golden Knife appChapter 213 Sleeping Beauty appChapter 214 The Omen appChapter 215 Home Sweet Home appChapter 216 Worried Sick appChapter 217 The Dark Images appChapter 218 On Your Side appChapter 219 Dr Rhodes appChapter 220 Kat The Bodyguard appChapter 221 The Classroom Aide appChapter 222 Over The Balcony appChapter 223 Wake Up appChapter 224 Mother appChapter 225 Pulling The Rug appChapter 226 Patrol appChapter 227 Hypnosis appChapter 228 Dead End appChapter 229 The Truth appChapter 230 A Promise appChapter 231 Shifting Early appChapter 232 Read Me A Story appChapter 233 The Cliff appChapter 234 The Hunt appChapter 235 All Alone On The Cliff appChapter 236 The Evil Father appChapter 237 The Golden Light appChapter 238 Buying Time appChapter 239 Down To Earth appChapter 240 Shifted appChapter 241 The Shattered Knife appChapter 242 The Tears Of A Lover appChapter 243 Daddy's Home appChapter 244 Healing Touch appChapter 245 Return appChapter 246 The Patriarch's End appChapter 247 Superheroes appChapter 248 The Matriarch appChapter 249 Purpose Over Profit appChapter 250 Six Months Later appChapter 251 Daisy appChapter 252 Nanny And The Alpha Daddy appChapter 253 #Chapter 1: The Path Of Fate Chapter 254 #Chapter 2: Bold Offer Chapter 255 #Chapter 3: A Bad Match Chapter 256 #Chapter 4: On The Bright Side Chapter 257 #Chapter 5: Unlikely Encounters Chapter 258 #Chapter 6: Intentions appChapter 259 #Chapter 7: Not Goodbye appChapter 260 #Chapter 8: Least Of Worries appChapter 261 #Chapter 9: Giving Up On Dreams appChapter 262 #Chapter 10: Crime & Punishment appChapter 263 #Chapter 11: An Untimely Vacation appChapter 264 #Chapter 12: New Beginnings appChapter 265 #Chapter 13: Sleeping With The Fishes appChapter 266 #Chapter 14: A Strange Proposal appChapter 267 #Chapter 15: A Lonely Place appChapter 268 #Chapter 16: Acting Lessons appChapter 269 #Chapter 17: Return appChapter 270 #Chapter 18: Rule Number One appChapter 271 #Chapter 19: White Knight appChapter 272 #Chapter 20: A New Perspective appChapter 273 #Chapter 21: Family Ties appChapter 274 #Chapter 22: Intrigue & Devastation appChapter 275 #Chapter 23: Unlikely Attraction appChapter 276 #Chapter 24: Midnight Kiss appChapter 277 #Chapter 25: The Bright Side appChapter 278 #Chapter 26: Warning Signs appChapter 279 #Chapter 27: Disrespect appChapter 280 #Chapter 28: Contracts & Promises appChapter 281 #Chapter 29: Fast Cars & Slow Smiles appChapter 282 #Chapter 30: Joyride appChapter 283 #Chapter 31: Unsaid Words appChapter 284 #Chapter 32: The Deal appChapter 285 #Chapter 33: Sound Counsel appChapter 286 #Chapter 34: Lone Wolf appChapter 287 #Chapter 35: A Delicate Dance appChapter 288 #Chapter 36: The Lovers' Dance appChapter 289 #Chapter 37: Hot Alpha Girlfriend appChapter 290 #Chapter 38: Last Minute Plans appChapter 291 #Chapter 39: The Alpha Princess appChapter 292 #Chapter 40: Dahlia appChapter 293 #Chapter 41: Trophy Wife appChapter 294 #Chapter 42: Out Of Element appChapter 295 #Chapter 43: Black Eyes & White Lies appChapter 296 #Chapter 44: All That Glitters Is Not Gold appChapter 297 #Chapter 45: Temptation & Her Mistress appChapter 298 #Chapter 46: Ella's Got A Gun appChapter 299 #Chapter 47: Target Practice appChapter 300 #Chapter 48: A Dance With Fate appChapter 301 #Chapter 49: Offshore Account appChapter 302 #Chapter 50: Baring It All appChapter 303 #Chapter 51: Swimming Lessons appChapter 304 #Chapter 52: Midnight Walks appChapter 305 #Chapter 53: A Familiar Face appChapter 306 #Chapter 54: Right Place, Right Time appChapter 307 #Chapter 55: Protection appChapter 308 #Chapter 56: Workaholic appChapter 309 #Chapter 57: Shadows Of The Past appChapter 310 #Chapter 58: Moral Compass appChapter 311 #Chapter 59: The Testimonies appChapter 312 #Chapter 60: Recess appChapter 313 #Chapter61: Stony Eyed appChapter 314 #Chapter 62: Respite appChapter 315 #Chapter 63: A Change Of Heart appChapter 316 #Chapter 64: The Mobster's Generosity appChapter 317 #Chapter 65: Fond Memories appChapter 318 #Chapter 66: Pity appChapter 319 #Chapter 67: Breakroom Gossip Vs Cold Blood appChapter 320 #Chapter 68: A Real Lawyer appChapter 321 #Chapter 69: Discovery appChapter 322 #Chapter 70: Fall Guy appChapter 323 #Chapter 71: Late Nights appChapter 324 #Chapter 72: Objection appChapter 325 #Chapter 73: PièCe De RéSistance appChapter 326 #Chapter 74: Self-incrimination appChapter 327 #Chapter 75: Bad Ending appChapter 328 #Chapter 76: Homesick appChapter 329 #Chapter 77: Not Alone appChapter 330 #Chapter 78: Trust In You appChapter 331 #Chapter 79: Safehouse appChapter 332 #Chapter 80: The Whistler appChapter 333 #Chapter 81: Straight To The Heart appChapter 334 #Chapter 82: Steal Away appChapter 335 #Chapter 83: Unspoken Words appChapter 336 #Chapter 84: The Courier appChapter 337 #Chapter 85: Prospective Clientele appChapter 338 Act Natural appChapter 339 A Dance With Darkness appChapter 340 The Kiss appChapter 341 What Has To Be Done appChapter 342 A Plan appChapter 343 Too Close appChapter 344 Dear Brother appChapter 345 The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth appChapter 346 Homeward Bound appChapter 347 Shots Fired appChapter 348 Dna appChapter 349 Den Of Thieves appChapter 350 Vacation To Remember appChapter 351 Olive Branches appChapter 352 Change Of Heart appChapter 353 Race To The Finish appChapter 354 Unwanted Company appChapter 355 Broken Noses & Broken Hearts appChapter 356 Frequent Flyers appChapter 357 All Aboard appChapter 358 Afraid Of Dogs appChapter 359 A Long Night appChapter 360 Little Victories appChapter 361 Dress To Impress appChapter 362 Ideals appChapter 363 To Be Loved appChapter 364 Childlike Joy appChapter 365 Carousel appChapter 366 Powdered Sugar & Sweet Accidents appChapter 367 Above The Horizon appChapter 368 Balcony Mates appChapter 369 Meeting The Parents appChapter 370 Chance Encounters appChapter 371 A Better Place appChapter 372 Business Opportunities appChapter 373 Window To Another World appChapter 374 Always Greener appChapter 375 A Crack In The Ice appChapter 376 Romance Novels & Forgotten Memories appChapter 377 Last Way Out appChapter 378 Just One Drink appChapter 379 A Night To Remember appChapter 380 Cold As Ice appChapter 381 A Wall Of Thorns appChapter 382 Black Balloons & Black Hearts appChapter 383 Jealousy Is A… appChapter 384 All Alone appChapter 385 The Color Blue appChapter 386 A Call In The Night appChapter 387 Awkward Reunion appChapter 388 A Good Fit appChapter 389 He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not appChapter 390 The Cusp Of Something appChapter 391 The Esteemed Guest appChapter 392 Star Of The Show appChapter 393 In The Face Of Darkness appChapter 394 Telltale Signs appChapter 395 Stakes Raised appChapter 396 Another Layer appChapter 397 The Scheming Heiress appChapter 398 Lost In Time appChapter 399 Watched appChapter 400 Boundaries To Cross appChapter 401 Friendly Fire appChapter 402 A Home Cooked Meal appChapter 403 The Joy Of Cooking appChapter 404 Movies & Mistakes appChapter 405 In Your Arms appChapter 406 Share A Blanket appChapter 407 A Strange Scent appChapter 408 Part Of The Deal appChapter 409 Deepest, Darkest Secrets appChapter 410 20 Questions appChapter 411 Good Luck Charm appChapter 412 The Pit Crew appChapter 413 Rivals appChapter 414 Glitter & Gold appChapter 415 The Desert At Night appChapter 416 Belonging appChapter 417 All Too Familiar appChapter 418 Eyes Beneath The Shadows appChapter 419 Weird appChapter 420 Uneasy appChapter 421 Dark Associations appChapter 422 Spy Cam appChapter 423 Through Thick And Thin appChapter 424 Guilty Conscience appChapter 425 The Morning Light appChapter 426 Distractions appChapter 427 Last Words appChapter 428 Somebody Else appChapter 429 Watched appChapter 430 Phone Home appChapter 431 What You Need To Do appChapter 432 Framed appChapter 433 No Alibi appChapter 434 Reckoning appChapter 435 Middle Of Nowhere appChapter 436 Desert Stars appChapter 437 The Dark Expanse appChapter 438 Playing Dumb With You appChapter 439 Further & Closer appChapter 440 Shady Deals appChapter 441 Double Agent appChapter 442 Shark Bait appChapter 443 For Networking appChapter 444 Spoiled Rotten appChapter 445 History appChapter 446 Meet Again appChapter 447 The Pull appChapter 448 Leaving It Behind appChapter 449 Just Like Home appChapter 450 A Plan In Place appChapter 451 Waiting For You appChapter 452 Hidden In Plain Sight appChapter 453 Hand To Hand appChapter 454 Breathless Desires appChapter 455 The Aftermath appChapter 456 Warm & Sunny Revelations appChapter 457 Just Friends appChapter 458 Keep Your Friends Close appChapter 459 Nerves Of Steel appChapter 460 Just My Size appChapter 461 Pedal To The Metal appChapter 462 Written In The Stars appChapter 463 Inked appChapter 464 Goodie-two-shoes appChapter 465 Push & Pull appChapter 466 Love Lost appChapter 467 Rat Race appChapter 468 Outbursts appChapter 469 Found Out appChapter 470 Pact Bound appChapter 471 Fast Cars & Warm Bodies appChapter 472 Confessions On The Hood Of Your Car appChapter 473 Marked appChapter 474 The Switch appChapter 475 Waking Nightmares appChapter 476 Informant appChapter 477 The Last Sunset appChapter 478 Through My Fingers appChapter 479 Shreds Of Humanity appChapter 480 High Speed Chase appChapter 481 Caged Birds appChapter 482 Cuffed appChapter 483 Keep Your Enemies Closer appChapter 484 A Knife To Your Throat appChapter 485 Thrill Of The Chase appChapter 486 Cliffhanger appChapter 487 Restitution appChapter 488 Bailout appChapter 489 The Letter appChapter 490 The Key appChapter 491 The Lock appChapter 492 The Ring appChapter 493 Come To My Office appChapter 494 Disappointed appChapter 495 Housewarming appChapter 496 For Better Or Worse appChapter 497 The Perfect Dress appChapter 498 Jewel Of The Crown appChapter 499 The Morning It Begins appChapter 500 Say I Do appChapter 501 Something Borrowed appChapter 502 My Mafia Mate app
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