That night, after the wedding had finally come to an end, Helen and Zac lay sprawled across the massive bed in the bridal suite at the White family estate.
Nestled under the covers, they lazily picked at the assortment of treats scattered across the bed—chocolates, chips, nuts, and other little snacks.
Helen let out a long sigh, popping another bite into her mouth. “This whole day has been exhausting. Honestly, I’m so glad we didn’t have a bachelor or bachelorette party last night. If we had, I don’t even know if I’d have made it through the wedding.” She rubbed her cheeks, which still ached from hours of smiling.
She had imagined this night so many times—her wedding night, filled with romance and passion. But now? She was too tired to even think about it.
Zac chuckled and gently placed a piece of chocolate in her mouth. “Here, eat.”
Helen chewed happily, but her gaze suddenly drifted to a thick stack of notebooks sitting on the coffee table. Curious, she pointed at them. “What’s
