A Masterpiece Of Our Love (The Masterpiece Trilogy Book 1) Read Online Free
Author: Nikki Lynn Barrett
back with such gentle ease. You're amazing, Becca. Good night."
Chapter Two
Hunter's dreams were filled with Becca, but then they turned into nightmares when his past collided with his dream of her. He bolted out of bed, drenched in sweat and ran to the bathroom. The man facing him in the mirror could have easily been a stranger. He barely recognized the pale face with wet locks of dark hair sticking up everywhere.
His mind went to Becca. He hoped she slept well after their long night. She had fought sleep as long as she could just to talk with him. He didn't realize just how much he missed her until he caught her on that swing, having a carefree moment. Hunter couldn't believe his luck. He didn't think she'd be here when he arrived. He'd only had hope to go by. He could have called her beforehand, but wanted to see the utter shock on her face if she did make it. She'd sure been surprised.
How dumb was he to let four years slip by without talking to her? No matter what, he should have kept in touch. He missed her. Damn, had he missed her. Even if he hadn't been able to get up here the past few years, why did he have to push her away, too?
His phone rang. At the sound of the all too familiar ringtone, Hunter groaned. The only time Shara called him was when she had an update. Lately, the updates hadn't been good. He rushed to answer it, his heart thudding against his rib cage. "Good morning Shara. What have you got for me today?" He kept his tone neutral when on the inside he feared whatever she had to say.
"She wants half of your net worth, or she plans to run away with the child."
Hunter swore. With shaky knees, he sank onto the bed and balled his fist. Damn you, Eva. She was going to go after him every which way she could. What had he ever done for her to be so vindictive? He'd given her all he could and it wasn't enough. She wanted to make him pay, literally and figuratively.
"Are you there? My advice for you is to not give in. You signed a prenup for a reason. It's not like she can get anything from you."
"How can you possibly say that when my daughter's life is at stake? I don't trust her not to do something foolish, but everyone seems to be on her side. She's not being a good mother. I just want Sienna to be safe." His frown deepened. Shara had called Sienna 'the child' again, as if his baby girl was the enemy. But then, Shara wasn't a fan of kids, and she'd been after Hunter for more than a working relationship for a long time. Why did everyone around him have an ulterior motive? They wanted this or that. "It's not about the prenup and what she can get. It's the fact that she's using Sienna against me."
I'm so fed up with needy people that don't tell me the truth!
"She's only going to dig for more, Hunter. You fight her on this. Why the hell would you run off now of all times to your stupid island?" Disdain dripped from her voice. Shara didn't hide her annoyance at all.
"It was suggested that I take a break before I end up in the hospital, so that's exactly what I did." And to find Becca. He didn't know what he would have done if she wasn't here. Honestly, he didn't expect her to be here. Not after all these years. If the roles were reversed, he would have...
Hell, who was he kidding? He would have been here every year. He would have been crushed if Becca had been the one to let go and lose contact. He was in the same boat. No one else understood.
She had to be the only person in his life that loved him for him, not for his money or anything else. He'd been the one to leave her behind for far too long. Despite the tragic reason that had formed their bond, Becca was always the perfect constant in his life. He wished he could have her around a lot more than once a year. He should have reached out to her instead of detaching himself from everything.
"You could have just stayed home and not gone to work or something," Shara complained.
"What difference does it make? I'm still available, aren't I?" Hunter
Chapter Two
Hunter's dreams were filled with Becca, but then they turned into nightmares when his past collided with his dream of her. He bolted out of bed, drenched in sweat and ran to the bathroom. The man facing him in the mirror could have easily been a stranger. He barely recognized the pale face with wet locks of dark hair sticking up everywhere.
His mind went to Becca. He hoped she slept well after their long night. She had fought sleep as long as she could just to talk with him. He didn't realize just how much he missed her until he caught her on that swing, having a carefree moment. Hunter couldn't believe his luck. He didn't think she'd be here when he arrived. He'd only had hope to go by. He could have called her beforehand, but wanted to see the utter shock on her face if she did make it. She'd sure been surprised.
How dumb was he to let four years slip by without talking to her? No matter what, he should have kept in touch. He missed her. Damn, had he missed her. Even if he hadn't been able to get up here the past few years, why did he have to push her away, too?
His phone rang. At the sound of the all too familiar ringtone, Hunter groaned. The only time Shara called him was when she had an update. Lately, the updates hadn't been good. He rushed to answer it, his heart thudding against his rib cage. "Good morning Shara. What have you got for me today?" He kept his tone neutral when on the inside he feared whatever she had to say.
"She wants half of your net worth, or she plans to run away with the child."
Hunter swore. With shaky knees, he sank onto the bed and balled his fist. Damn you, Eva. She was going to go after him every which way she could. What had he ever done for her to be so vindictive? He'd given her all he could and it wasn't enough. She wanted to make him pay, literally and figuratively.
"Are you there? My advice for you is to not give in. You signed a prenup for a reason. It's not like she can get anything from you."
"How can you possibly say that when my daughter's life is at stake? I don't trust her not to do something foolish, but everyone seems to be on her side. She's not being a good mother. I just want Sienna to be safe." His frown deepened. Shara had called Sienna 'the child' again, as if his baby girl was the enemy. But then, Shara wasn't a fan of kids, and she'd been after Hunter for more than a working relationship for a long time. Why did everyone around him have an ulterior motive? They wanted this or that. "It's not about the prenup and what she can get. It's the fact that she's using Sienna against me."
I'm so fed up with needy people that don't tell me the truth!
"She's only going to dig for more, Hunter. You fight her on this. Why the hell would you run off now of all times to your stupid island?" Disdain dripped from her voice. Shara didn't hide her annoyance at all.
"It was suggested that I take a break before I end up in the hospital, so that's exactly what I did." And to find Becca. He didn't know what he would have done if she wasn't here. Honestly, he didn't expect her to be here. Not after all these years. If the roles were reversed, he would have...
Hell, who was he kidding? He would have been here every year. He would have been crushed if Becca had been the one to let go and lose contact. He was in the same boat. No one else understood.
She had to be the only person in his life that loved him for him, not for his money or anything else. He'd been the one to leave her behind for far too long. Despite the tragic reason that had formed their bond, Becca was always the perfect constant in his life. He wished he could have her around a lot more than once a year. He should have reached out to her instead of detaching himself from everything.
"You could have just stayed home and not gone to work or something," Shara complained.
"What difference does it make? I'm still available, aren't I?" Hunter
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