n at Eden Island. Each encounter with Damian, Asher, and Renzo seemed to deepen the complexity of her feelings. She was drawn to all of them in different

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mian-private, exclusive, and no plus ones allowed. It was a strange request, and yet she couldn't turn it down. There was

verlooking the ocean, with the sound of waves crashing against the rocks below. Damian sat at the head

cross from him, his voice smooth and contro

ice steady but her heart racing as he leaned

nto a small, enigmatic smile. "This island holds many secrets, Ella. And som

or literally. The air between them felt thick with unspoken mea

The touch sent a shiver through her, but she refused to let it show. "Are yo

"the truth," but the temptation to find out was overwhelm

The truth about yourself.

d a promise-one that both intrigued and terrified her. She leaned back in

m against her ear. "Then you'll never f

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ing the room until they landed on Ella. His jaw tightened, and for a moment, the tension in the air became pal

r said, his voice smooth but carryi

had come, but his presence was both an intrusion and a blessing. Damian didn't seem phased by it, but E

is eyes never leaving Asher. "But p

his gaze softening as he approached her. "Ella," he murmured, hi

y his eyes held that intensity-she couldn't deny that it

She wasn't sure if she was referring to Da

e said softly. Then, with a nod toward Damian, he

ll. Enjoy the evening," he said, his voice carrying an edge as he stood up and w

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something he wasn't saying but wanted her to understand. He reached for her hand, his fingers b

id quietly, his voice low and sincere. "I came because I can'

they seemed to be exactly what she had been wanting to hear. But there

hing them from across the room, his expression unreadable. "What abou

r her knuckles. "Don't think about them, Ella.

stry between them, the undeniable pull that had been there from the moment they met. But cou

at I want anymor

nd before she could respond, his lips were on hers. It was a kiss that was not gentle, b

had come here to find herself, but in this moment, she wasn't sure who she wa