Read Previous Chapter Maxie looked at her reflection in the full-length mirror. She was back in her childhood bedroom. Had it only been a few months since she’d moved out? It seemed like another lifetime. Most of her possessions had been taken to the new house, but the energy remained. Her thoughts went to a young Georgie coming in to borrow her ( Read more... )

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As the fire in the fireplace began to die out, Maxie lay back in the arms of her man. Spinelli held her against his chest and stroked her hair. She sighed, content. “It went really well, I think.”

“Indeed. It was a most joyous occasion. Our loved ones seemed to enjoy the festivities. And I dare say, the Constant Commissioner and ( Read more... )

Spinelli held onto Maxie for dear life as she did the same to him. His mind was still reeling over the fact that he had barely escaped a fiery death thanks to the unbelievable selflessness of Stone Cold and Fair Samantha, having risked their lives to save his. He felt unworthy, just as he did being held by his Maximista. Was she really his? It felt ( Read more... )

Jason stared blankly at Trevor. “Say that again?”

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Spinelli couldn’t believe his ears. ( Read more... )

Spinelli awoke slowly, wrapped up in the memory of Maxie’s sweet kiss. He reached for her, but was greeted by an empty space. He opened his eyes, realizing he must have dreamed it. Her intoxicating scent lingered in the air. Or was it just his imagination? ( Read more... )

Spinelli and Maxie walked out of the doctor’s office, ( Read more... )

In the elevator Maxie glanced at Johnny, who was intently watching the numbers change on the display. Her scowl suddenly turned into a mischievous grin and she hit the emergency button. The elevator lurched to a stop, throwing them off balance. Maxi caught hold of Johnny’s arm. “You stopped the elevator,” he stated the obvious.

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Spinelli watched the rise and fall of Maxie’s chest, listening to the sweet sound of her breathing. When he had found her earlier tonight his own heart stopped. She was lying prone in the exact position he had found her younger sister Georgie, nearly a year ago. He had rushed to her side, checking for a pulse. He thanked the gods when there was one ( Read more... )

Maxie was startled by Spinelli's kiss, but not in a bad way. No matter how many times she defined their relationship as just friends, there was always a longing, buried somewhere deep inside her, for more. And that longing came straight to the surface the moment his lips captured hers. ( Read more... )