The Broken Vows (The Windsors, #4)

by Catharina Maura

I didn’t know how to undo the damage I’d done, and each time I tried, it’d backfire and you misunderstood. When you left… god, I missed you so much,

I dont have any words. I just love that he has wanted her for so long.

“This is the most irrational thing I’ve ever done, Zane. Everything points to this ending in tears — our families would never accept it,

Forbiden romance. Childhood Enemies to lovers. Im here for this

“Celestial, I’m grateful to have a chance with you at all, even if it is because it makes you feel empowered. No one needs to know, my sweet goddess.

We like this energy. This is a great start.

This thing… it can just be ours, if that’s what you want. I’ll be whatever you want me to be, Celestial, so long as you let me be yours.”

Aaawww. 🥹Omgg.. Thats really sweet.

“It doesn’t matter how we got here, Celeste. All that matters is where we go from here. We have a history of not communicating and misunderstanding each other, and we can’t let our future be ruled by that too.”

Hes riigghhhtt. You have to open up and fully give in and talk and listen.

I know us being together isn’t going to be easy, but if we don’t communicate with each other, we don’t stand a chance at all. I can’t go through this again with you, the insecurity and going weeks without talking to each other because we just don’t know how to do anything but argue.”

Hes righttttt. Those Windsor men do love communiction. 👏🏽👏🏽 At times. But for the most part, they're fairly good at it. At times. Lol

I’ve never seen him look so earnest. “I’m in my head a lot, and I have a habit of not discussing things until I’ve worked through them in my mind… but I’ll try, Zane.”

Thats all you can do is try. Truly TRY !

My feelings for you scare me, to be honest. I shouldn’t… I shouldn’t feel so strongly about you when most of the memories we share aren’t pleasant, but despite it all, I…”

Hmmm. Thats understabdable. The heart wants what it wants.

Zane smiles, and the way he looks at me makes my heart skip a beat. “Tell me, Celestial. Does this mean I get to call you my girlfriend now, even if it’s only in private?”

Aww. Hes been waiting for that one. Lol

“Only if I get to call you my boyfriend,” I whisper, unable to keep the smile off my face. I don’t want to let the past torment me any longer, not when I can have this instead.

There ya go ! It wont be easy but it’ll be worth it. So worth it.

Zane rolls his hips in response, desire flashing through his eyes. “Fuck. Say that again. Tell me what I am to you.”

Lol. Hes been waitinggggg years to hear that too

“It does sound juvenile,” he whispers. “But if I have it my way, you’ll be calling me something else entirely soon enough.”

Mans really is thinking marriage already. Lol. He wastes no time ! I love the energy. That’s right Zane ! 👏🏽👏🏽

“You took my first kiss and my first time, and now you’re my first girlfriend. How many more firsts will you take? I’ll give them all to you if you want them.”

Awww. He’s so smitten🤭 Teehee.

Zane Windsor might end up becoming my downfall, but what a way to go.

Agreed.

It’s Celeste’s brother I recognize first, in the moments before his fist connects with my jaw. I saw it coming and let him have it, but fuck, that man packs a punch.

Daaammnnn😬. Lmaaooo😂.

my gaze drifting to the two women who seem to be following me, both dressed in sunglasses and baseball caps that don’t match their expensive outfits and high heels.

Pleae tell me this isnt Sierra and Raven lmaaooo🤦🏾‍♀️😂

According to the Windsor security team, you are being followed.” He groans, piquing my curiosity. “Celeste, it’s my sister and her best friend. Fuck.”

LMAAAOOOO. 😂😂Omg it is !

“Interesting. Is this payback for what Archer did?” Zane chuckles. “Absolutely not. My sister is just fucking psychotic. Give me five minutes,

Lmaaoo. Sierra gets a bad rep, when in all honesty her brothers are crazier.

“So you’re the reason my brother has a large bruise across his jaw,” she says through gritted teeth. “I’ll give you exactly three minutes to explain before I give you a matching bruise.”

LMAAAOO.😂😂😂😂 Sierraaaaaa. What the hell ? Where is this energy coming from ??

Zane Is it wrong that I’m thinking about the way you rode my face last night while your grandfather gives a presentation about the changes he’s experienced in the industry during his tenure?

Lmaaoooo. Dawg !

Celestial I’m not sure… if it is, then it’s probably also wrong of me to imagine the way you’ll look at me when I drop to my knees and suck your cock tonight.

Lmaaooo. Ommmggg. You 2 need to have some decorum.😂🫶🏽

the woman next to me straightens her spine before placing her hand on my thigh. “Excuse me. Could you please be quiet,” she whisper-shouts at Clifton, before looking at me.

Oop- girl..get yo hand off my man !

I know that look. I’ve seen it a thousand times before. This random girl is trying to flirt with me.

Of course. Smh. Know your place lady !

Celeste reaches over and wraps her hand around Cora’s wrist. “Excuse me,” she says. “Could you please refrain from sexually harassing other attendees?”

Lmaaoooo PERIOD ! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I bark out a laugh as she shoves Cora’s hand off my leg and straightens in her seat, her body tense with anger. “I… I…” Cora stammers, her startled eyes meeting mine.

Lmaaoo. that wouldve made me laugh too.

clench my jaw, holding on to her hips tightly before thrusting into her, taking her hard and deep. “Fucking unreal,” I whisper. “You feel so fucking good, baby.”

Mmmh.🥴 Love it here.

“This cock is only for good girls, Celestial. Are you going to be good for the rest of the day, or are you going to keep making me jealous?”

Lmaaooo. Mmmm, tough decision. 🤭

I grin as I swipe my thumb over my lip before pulling it back to look at the traces of light pink lipstick on my finger. His shoulders sink, and I lean back in my seat, unable to wipe the smirk off my face.

Lmaaaaoooo.😂👏🏽👏🏽 So petty. I swear they are. These Windsor men. Smh.

“Celeste Harrison, I love you with all my heart, and I always will — against all odds, regardless of what anyone might say or think. Do you understand?”

Aaww. They are so cute.♥️🥰

A tear runs down my cheek, and I nod. “I love you too, Zane. So much. I don’t want our relationship to cost you anything — I don’t want you to sacrifice anything for me.”

How do we go from this to hate ?😫 WHHYYY 😫. My heart is gonna hurt when we do…🤦🏾‍♀️

He lifts my hand and turns my palm toward him, his eyes on mine as he kisses the inside of my wrist. “I love you, and someday, I’m going to make you my wife. That’s a vow, Celeste.”

😫♥️♥️♥️♥️

“Disgusting,” Lexington says from behind us, and I smirk at Zane’s youngest brother. “Your face is disgusting,” I retort. He walks up to me and musses my hair. “Not as disgusting as yours,”

Lol. Smh. Of course that’s your comeback Lex.

Didn’t she remove the shoelaces from all of your shoes just last week? Why would you mess with someone who’s clearly fucking insane? Honestly, who even thinks of something weird like that?”

Lmaaoo. 😂 Naahh thats smart as shit. It’s about being an inconvenience rather than malicious.

“You have to,” he tells me. “My heart is yours now, so you have to take good care of it.” “I will, my love.” “Is that a vow?” he asks, his gaze heated. I nod. “I vow to take great care of your heart,

Lol. Aaawww, hes so cute when drunk.

The best part is that it’s mine. Forever. My touch is the first and last it’ll ever know.” “Only,” I correct him, admitting something I haven’t before. “Your touch is the only one I’ll ever know.”

Aaawwww.🫶🏽 Wow.

Zane blinks, and then a wide grin spreads across his face. “Did you know you’re my only too? You’re the only woman I’ve ever slept with, Celeste. My first, my last, my only.”

Aaawwww. Ommggggg♥️♥️😫😫

“Zane?” His eyes widen. “Fuck. It’s my brother-in-law.” “Your what?”

Girl, you heard what he said.😂

“Get… get under the bed.” I stare at him wide-eyed, uncertain whether I should be amused or offended. “Quick! I can’t get caught with you in my bed! I finally got him to like me!”

Lmaaaooo. Ayoooo. Wow. Alrighty then

Slow steps, just like Zane said. “I love you, Dad,” I murmur, my heart overflowing. “I know this wasn’t easy for you, and I want you to know I’m grateful. Zane makes me happy, and I want him to feel welcome here.”

Aawww. This is good ! We got dad and brother. Mom too. Great progress. Now we need to focus on your grandpa.

My brothers and Xavier look up when we walk in, and I frown when Ares sighs and reaches for his wallet to pull out a fifty. Lex grins as he takes it wordlessly and leans back in his seat, looking pleased with himself. What the fuck were they betting on?

Lmaao. Those guys are always betting on the most stupidest and strange things.

“Nice,” Lex says. “You actually brought someone interesting, instead of the trash Dion always drags in with him.” I glance at Xavier’s unamused expression and bite back a smile

Lex ! Lmaoo.

rise to my feet to walk over to her, taking her hand as I slowly drop to my knees in front of her. “Please,” I murmur, both of my hands wrapped around hers. “Please, Grandma, let me marry the woman I love.

Wooooww. Thats big. That soo big. 🥺

We cannot join hands with Ed Harrison or anyone related to him. Your grandfather would turn in his grave if we did. I can’t let history repeat itself.”

Wait...what happened in the past ? Gosh, i wanna know !

and I glance over my shoulder to find Dion stepping forward. “Please,” he says as he drops to his knees next to me.

🥺👏🏽👏🏽Wooowww. On his knees too.

A tear rolls down her face as Lexington, Ares, and Luca join us, putting me in front of her with two of my brothers on either side of me.

Aaawwww. This is so sad🥺 and also the sweetest thing ever. ♥️ I love these men. Ugh, my heart. Such a beautiful picture.

“No,” she says, before looking at me. “You’re young, Zane. You’ll find someone better. It’ll hurt right now, but you’ll heal, and you’ll be better for it.”

Daaamnn. What happened that was so bad grandma that you can’t put aside your anger for Zane’s feelings ??

“I won’t be threatened,” she says, her soft voice unnerving. “Each of you will marry a woman of my choosing, and I will never choose Celeste Harrison.

Sheesh. Damn grandma.

You have one month, Zane. Walk away from her, or walk away from your parents’ legacy.”

🫢oh my. Whatever happened back then had to have been BIG. Shes never this tough. Smh.

“Yes, I think this is… it’s s-something I s-should tell you in person. I’m… I’m at… at The King’s Bridge.”

Im getting a bad feeling...almost like she feels guilty about something.....

“Celeste,” she sobs. “Oh god, what have I done? I can’t…” My eyes widen when the bridge comes into view, panic gripping me tightly when I see her sitting on the ledge.

Mmmmmmmm....she definitely feels guilty...what did you do ? Whats so bad ?