Nora's POV The icy snowflakes drifted down and kissed my face. I let them cool my heated cheeks. It started snowing a few minutes ago. I watched the lights go on in our bedroom, no wait, that was the room next to ours. Max changed rooms, did he detest me to the point of not willing to sleep in the bed we shared? If l sought happiness and contentment in life l had to let Max go. He believed the baby was gone, nothing bonded us anymore. The cold snow driven wind seeped into my jacket, making me shiver. I took one last peep at Max’s window and trudged to my car. At home, my heart almost stopped with trepidation. The living room lights were on. I braced myself for the scolding.“There you are, l thought you were going to the kitchen, next thing your car is racing out of the yard. Where did you go in the middle of the night?.”The questions bombarded me as soon as my mutt showed at the door. “Calm down granny, l had last minute stuff to do.”Granny eyed me sceptically,” in the middle

Max's POV My patience with Cathy ran out the fourth time l asked her the same question. It became apparent she decided a long time ago to play hide and seek with me. “Shad, l need to use one of your rooms at the club, man.”I requested as we raced out of the house and jumped into the waiting car.“To the club.” Frank burned the tarmac.At the club Shad and I held an emergency meeting, “ Max, it's clear as day this chick is hiding something. I have someone who will make her sing. Let me contact him.”I put my hand on his as he reached for the phone, “wait, let's get her here first. I have a plan, if it fails you can invite your man to the party.”l ran a frustrated hand through my hair, “ you know Shad, l wished i listened to my wife when she cried for my help. I totally believe she was framed. My family is next, after l deal with Cathy, especially my father and sister. My gut is screaming their names and l trust it more than any detective. I never regretted anything in my life as l

Nora's POV As i stepped back, my hands went to my stomach, the instinct to protect my baby took over. Max matched my retreat step by step, his eyes moved from my face to my stomach when he spotted me covering it. He inhaled deeply and let out a loud breath, he closed his eyes in what appeared to be agony and opened them again. His orbs travelled to my belly again. I inwardly cursed his hawk eyes. I was one of those unlucky women who showed early. My bump was visible for all to see. I yelped when he removed my hand and replaced it with his. My heart jumped to my throat, l could feel a pulse beating wildly at the base of my neck. His hot breath blasted my face as he spoke, “ you are a hard woman to find Mrs Ratliff, what made you leave your husband for this godforsaken place?.” I removed his hand, not so gently. “ You know why.” I answered, petulant. There was a pause, then he steered me towards the couch, “ aren't you on speed dial? I'm the owner of the house, not the other way ro

Max's POV Nora's punishment blasted my heart like a raging sea. I expected some resistance when l met her after three long months but not this. I thought she would give me the cold shoulder and rant not the ultimatum to periodically visit her in Zurus or forget about her. It shocked and hurt me but I hid it deep in my heart. I thanked the stars she did not kick me out. Flying frequently between countries was going to be hard with my busy work schedule but l was determined to do it. I lifted her up and placed her full length on my body, “ woah, what are you doing?.”She attempted to get off, l gripped her waist, she wriggled and twisted her soft body, her pubis pressed against mine and sent hot heat through my veins and loins.I kissed her nose, “ is this position dangerous for the baby?. Jeez, Nora, will you stay still, you are agitating me.” “No, it's not dangerous. How am l agitating you sir?.” With narrowed and glittering eyes, she slowly humped me, a deep groan escaped my lip

Chapter 50. Repercussions Max's POV His head bobbed up and down in quick succession. “I'm not your mate, speak up. Do you know who l am?.” His gaze spiralled downwards, “ yes Mr Ratliff, l know who you are.” I barked at him, “ keep your eyes on me like a man, you are a man right?.” He started to nod, l boxed his right ear, his head snapped to the side, his eyes popped out of their sockets. He was in extreme pain, l reckoned l burst his eardrum, which l aimed to do before we parted, l just did it sooner than i planned. “Please Mr Ratliff, I'm dizzy, can i sit down?.” My eyes sought Ralph's, he gave me the affirmative response. He was the dr after all. “Go and sit on the mattress.” I grabbed his thin shoulder and pushed him in that direction. He staggered towards the mattress, the asshole was really dizzy. It didn't matter, his punishment awaited him, if he fainted or worse, it had nothing to do with me.“Shad, l want to sit down.”“I will get someone to bring chairs, i'm tired t