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95. Detour into Darkness
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Guilty Pleasure #2 98. Ravaged in the Dark
The car rolled to a stop in front of the secluded vacation house, its windows glowing faintly under the pale wash of moonlight. For Elena, this place already carried the weight of fantasy, his gift, a promise made on her birthday, tucked away for nights just like this. Ryan stepped out first, walked around, and opened her door. His hand extended, palm up, steady and commanding. She took it without hesitation, her heart thudding against her ribs as she followed him to the front door. The house stood still, waiting, and in that brief pause she thought maybe they would enter calmly, maybe he would let her look around, maybe they would unpack first. She was wrong. The moment the key turned and the door gave way, Ryan’s hand was at her back, shoving her inside with a force that startled her into a gasp. The door clicked shut behind them, his palm slamming it closed before she could even gather her breath. In the same instant, his body pressed against hers, pinning her back to the cool
Guilty Pleasure #2 97. The Road to Temptation
“Dad…” Elena leaned against the dining table, her hands clasped behind her back, her tone deliberately light and sweet.Enric peered over the top of his reading glasses, instantly suspicious. “Yes?”“I was thinking…” she began slowly, drawing the words out, “this weekend I could stay out. Both Saturday and Sunday.”His brows furrowed. “Stay out? Where exactly?”“With my internship group,” Elena said quickly, sliding into the chair across from him. “You know, everyone’s going to different places after this. Some are flying abroad, some starting full-time jobs. This might be our last chance to be together. So we’re
Guilty Pleasure #2 96. The Calm Before
A week had passed in a blur of forms, lists, calls, and endless “are you ready for this?” questions. Elena could hardly believe how quickly time had slipped away. The carefree summer days were officially over, replaced by a frantic energy that hummed through the Carter household.Her room was stacked with shopping bags, stationery, books, and important documents. Her calendar was marked, her wardrobe refreshed, and yet she still woke up every morning feeling like the girl who had been floating in Ryan’s arms just days ago.She was in the thick of preparing for her first day of classes, her mind buzzing with course schedules, reading lists, and the daunting prospect of balancing her MBA with her new internship at her father’s company.Her morning
Guilty Pleasure #2 95. Detour into Darkness
The city lights blurred past the tinted glass, fading further as the car sliced its way into quieter streets. Elena leaned back in her seat, her lips curved into a bright, lingering smile that refused to leave her face. Her heart was still wrapped in the golden haze of their evening. She was humming softly, her voice low, almost playful, following the tune playing faintly from the radio. Ryan’s hand rested lazily on the wheel, his other hand tapping lightly against the leather. He glanced at her, and a profound sense of peace, so foreign and yet so welcome, settled in his chest. He didn’t smile often, but seeing her like this did something dangerous to him.“Don’t look at me like that,” she said suddenly, catching his gaze.“Like what?” he replied smoothly.“Like you’re proud you made me smile this much.”“I am.”Her cheeks warmed. “You don’t say things like that often.”“I don’t feel them often.”Silence fell for a beat, her heart skipping before she giggled softly, brushing it off.
Guilty Pleasure #2 94. A Date Written in Firelight
The hum of the city blurred outside the tinted windows as Ryan’s car glided smoothly through the evening traffic. Elena sat beside him, her white dress glowing softly under the car’s ambient lights. She kept sneaking glances at him, her lips curving into a small smile each time she caught the slight quirk at the corner of his mouth.“Where are we going?” she asked, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.“You’ll see,” he replied, his voice calm, controlled, but his hand tightened slightly on the wheel when her knee brushed his thigh.Elena smirked. “Mysterious as always.”The restaurant Ryan pulled up to was charming, nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street. It wasn't the intimidating, glass-and-steel tower of a Michelin-starred place she might have expected. It was warm, with a red brick facade and soft golden light spilling from its windows.Elena’s heart swelled with affection. He’d really listened.He came around to open her car door, offering his hand. “Your venue for the evening,
Guilty Pleasure #2 93. The Ordinary Extraordinary
Elena lay sprawled across her bed, phone in hand, her hair a soft mess over the pillows. The soft glow of her bedside lamp painted the room in warm hues as she scrolled aimlessly through her messages. Her thumb hovered over Ryan’s name, the little green dot showing him online. She bit her lip, considering whether to bother him. He was probably buried under work. Before she could make a decision, her phone buzzed.Ryan Calling.Her heart flipped. She hit accept instantly. “Hello?”That low, husky rumble greeted her, calm and sharp all at once. “What are you doing, butterfly?”“Talking to you,” she teased, rolling onto her side. “What about you? Don’t you have work?”“I do,” he admitted.Curled under her duvet, phone pressed to her ear, she twirled a strand of hair around her finger. “Aren’t you supposed to be, I don’t know, conquering a small country or finalizing a multi-billion dollar merger or something?”Ryan’s low chuckle vibrated through the receiver, a sound that never failed
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