oph

dding, and we were both still basking in the

he resort staff gathered around us, the

er voice filled with genuine happiness. "May your love and happiness sh

son, "Thank you," our vo

their arms full of luggage an

d, her eyes dancing with mischief. "A spontan

to a whisper. "So, what's next for you t

knows?" I replied, my voice light with amusement. "Tomorrow will

ly wrapped around mine. My heart swelled with the thrill

rface of the private jet that waited to whisk us away. The gentle o

le, her eyes full of understanding and affection. "I'm leavi

sparkling. "You two are wild,"

oy, excitement, and a hint of bittersweetness. "I'll

of warmth. "You better," she replied, her eyes

ed to escape. As I turned toward Nathaniel, his t

" he asked, his voice low, s

pation, we began climbing the steps to the private jet. My pulse quickened with each step,

l under my fingers. He leaned down and whispered, "Buck

etter not disappoint, Mr. James ," I shot bac

nto the brilliant blue sky. Below us, the endless expanse

set, painting the sky with vibrant shades of orange, pink, and

ut I don't regret a single moment-not for one second. If you ever want to

e, I don't regret it either," I whispered softly. "This

a tender, lingering kiss, and in that moment, everything felt perfect. Our hands

against my lips, his voi

I replied, my hear

a mixture of excitement and nervousness flutter in my chest. It felt l

st?" Nathaniel suggested, his tone playful. "I

. "I'm not sure I'm ready for that lifestyle

th mischief. "Oh, don't worry," he said, his voice low and

racing. Despite the whirlwind of emotions, I couldn't deny the magnetic p

, smiling. "Just

ne once again. "Breakfast, and then we

brimming with hop

ws, casting a warm glow over the table. Despite the idyllic setting,

ly placed his hand over mine. "Relax," he said softly, his v

e sharp sound of footsteps echoed through the room. The rhythmic clack of h

your whores," the man snarled. "I wouldn't have bothered showing up when your assistant called about the attack

s the man's words filled the room like poison. I turned to see who had so

I saw h

ending a cold chill down my spine. What is he doing here?

Ethan," he said, his tone dangerously low. "What are you doing

a sudden, vicious movement, he lunged toward me, his hand clamping down on m

from mine, voice dripping with contempt. "Did you come afte

latched onto Ethan's arm, his voice a low, menacing growl. "Let her go," he

gold-digging whore," he hissed. "Sleeping with old men for their money, huh? How the

The sharp sound of the slap reverberated through the room, the sting lingering

with your father. And guess what? We're married now, whic

Ethan's eyes blazed with rage, his fists clenching a