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38. The Unexpected Detour
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Guilty Pleasure #2 38. The Unexpected Detour
Elena’s suitcase lay open on her bed, half-filled with neatly folded blouses and a tangle of charger cords. She tossed a pair of heels into her suitcase with a little too much force."Easy there, soldier,” Avonlea said from the bed, smirking as she slowly sipped from a can of soda. “Those stilettos didn’t book you on a birthday business trip.”She held up a sleek black dress, debating whether it was too much for a business trip.“Oh, look at you,” Avonlea drawled. “Your mystery man who may or may not be a secret billionaire is shipping you off to Singapore on your birthday.” She poked Elena’s side. “That’s like something out of a bad rom-com.”Elena shot her a glare. “He’s not shipping me off. It’s work.”“Work he approved. On your birthday,” Avonlea sing-songed, plucking a silk camisole from the pile and holding it up with exaggerated interest. “How very thoughtful of him.”Elena snatched it back, her fingers tightening around the delicate fabric. “I don’t want to talk about it. He d
Guilty Pleasure #2 37. Bittersweet Returns
The car pulled up to the Carter estate just as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of burnt orange and deep violet. She leaned her forehead against the window and sighed. Elena hauled her duffel bag out of the trunk, her muscles aching from three days of hiking and late-night laughter. The trip had been fun, laughter, pranks, breathtaking views, awkward faculty supervision, but there was something about stepping back into her world, the quiet familiarity of home, that settled her heart.The moment she stepped inside, the familiar scent of her father’s cologne and the faint hint of vanilla from the kitchen wrapped around her like a warm embrace."Elena!" Enric Carter’s deep voice boomed from inside. He stood at the door with a warm smile, arms open."Dad," she breathed, dropping her bag and walking straight into his hug. Elena buried her face in his shoulder, breathing him in. “Missed you, Papa.”“Welcome back, sweetheart,” he said, pulling her into a hug. Enric
Guilty Pleasure #2 36. Echoes in the Mountains
The engine hummed beneath Elena’s feet as the university bus rolled along winding roads, cutting through tall pine forests and jagged cliffs that gave way to breathtaking views of mist-covered peaks. The windows were fogged from the cold, but the energy inside the bus was anything but quiet. Elena sat sandwiched between Sofia and Avonlea."Okay, if I hear 'Waka Waka' one more time, I swear I’m jumping out of the window!" David groaned, dramatically plugging his ears with his earbuds.“Oh relax, drama queen,” Sofia laughed, tossing a pack of mints at him. “You danced to it last night at rehearsal, don’t even try.”Elena leaned her head against the window, smiling at the chaos. The bus was packed with students, duffel bags, snacks, neck pillows, and an ungodly amount of caffeine. Her group — Sofia, Avonlea, David, James, Killian — sat across the aisle, already playing Uno and making bets on who would lose first.“I give James ten minutes before he throws a tantrum,” Killian whispered lou
Guilty Pleasure #2 35. The Strings That Bind
The cabin was still thick with the scent of their desire, the air between them charged and heavy. The air in Ryan’s cabin still pulsed with heat, thick with the scent of sex and desire, even though they were both fully dressed. Elena’s legs still trembled slightly as he held her close, the slow rhythm of his fingers finally stilled, but her pulse hadn’t calmed yet. Her fingers lingered on Ryan’s collar, her body still humming from their earlier intensity. His forehead pressed gently against hers. He exhaled deeply, his breath fanning across her lips. Ryan’s hands lingered on her waist, his thumbs tracing slow circles through the fabric of her dress.“I can never get enough of you,” Ryan murmured again, voice barely above a whisper.Elena felt her heart clench. The way he said it, like a truth too heavy to admit. Like something he wished he could deny, but didn’t.She exhaled, forcing a smile. “Just wondering how I’m supposed to focus on anything after that.”Ryan smirked, nipping at h
Guilty Pleasure #2 34. Possessive Whispers
Elena smoothed her skirt, nerves tingling as she stood outside Ryan’s cabin. She hadn’t expected to find someone else there, but when she opened the door, her eyes landed on a tall, well-built man lounging comfortably on Ryan’s desk, sleeves rolled up, a half-empty coffee cup dangling from his fingers, his sharp eyes flicking up as she entered.“Miss Carter,” Jade greeted smoothly, flashing her a charming grin.Elena blinked. “I… uh… didn’t know you’d be here. Actually Ryan is…”“Coming,” Jade finished for her, hopping off the desk with casual elegance. “But I figured I’d warm the chair till he does.”There was something calm yet commanding about Jade. His jaw was sharp, dusted with light stubble, and his piercing blue eyes held a quiet curiosity. Elena had seen him at the charity gala and once or twice around the office, but never this close. And never alone.Elena studied him. There was an ease between Jade and Ryan, a bond that went beyond loyalty. It intrigued her.She leaned sligh
Guilty Pleasure #2 33. Highway Flames
The car sliced through the early afternoon light like a bullet or like a beast unleashed, the hum of the engine a deep growl in the stillness. Ryan’s hand gripped the wheel with white-knuckled intensity, eyes fixed on the road ahead. Elena sat in the passenger seat, one hand braced on the dashboard, the other resting lightly on Ryan’s thigh, her heart thudding with every sharp turn Ryan took on the open road. The world outside blurred into green and gold streaks, sun-dappled trees rushing past like scenery in a film reel. Every time she glanced at him, his jaw was clenched tight, nostrils flaring, lips slightly parted like he was holding back everything he wanted to do to her.“Ryan…” she tried, her voice catching.He didn’t answer. His jaw rigid with barely restrained tension. His eyes stayed glued to the road, but the weight of his emotion vibrated off him like heat from asphalt.“Where are we going?” she finally asked, her voice a low tremble.He didn’t answer immediately. His eyes
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