la's villa in shades of gold. She had barely slept. Damian's
nd change
an "new money." But as she dressed for the day in a flowing white blouse and tailored pants, she couldn't
itinerary for the day. Among the listed activities-private yacht tours, vineyard tastings, an
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g Among
ign, all glass and steel, felt like stepping into another world. When Ella arrived, she fo
fer her a seat. His presence was calmin
lied, her guard momentarily
et mornings. I didn't thi
ffered seat. "You're not
a pleasant shiver down her spine. "No
ability. Kai's passion for his biotech company was evident, and for the first
ful. "Most people here care more about legacy t
his gaze. "And you?" she
ded. "Sometimes, even the most sol
e and moved to the telescope. "Would
en Ella leaned in to look through the lens, she
tiful," sh
plied, his voice bar
Her breath hitched as the space between them seemed to shrink. But before anythin
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Along t
m Asher Blake for a walk along the private beach. She accepte
shirt and slacks rolled up to his calves. The wind tousled his dark hair, and
he said, his
replied, matching his t
e, the gentle lapping of the wave
apology," Ashe
t him, surpris
" he admitted, his voice low.
d softly. "
not like the others here," Asher said.
o face him. "Why did yo
h his hair. "Because you intrigue m
rn
it seems. The Eden Society doesn't invite people witho
closer, his dark eyes searching hers. The tens
her
rom her face. "I don't do this," he said, alm
s hovered over hers for a moment, and then he kissed her. It
at him, her lips tingling and h
hing," Asher said, stepping
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