LOGIN“Ryan…”Ryan parked and grabbed her hand, leading her up the steps. “Welcome home,” he said softly. “Our first home. I thought it was only fitting that we start our marriage here.”Tears of joy filled her eyes. “It’s perfect.”He came around and helped her out of the car, then, in one swift motion,
The morning of the wedding day dawned clear and bright, the sky a perfect, cloudless blue. Elena stood before the full-length mirror, her heart beating a frantic, joyful rhythm against her ribs. Her fingers trembled slightly as she adjusted the thin veil over her hair.Today was the day. Her heart p
“Mom,” Ryan said, his voice unusually gentle. “There’s something I want to tell you.”Anna tilted her head, studying him. “You look too serious for this early in the day.”His lips curved faintly. “I wanted to tell you that Elena and I, we’re getting married.”Anna’s hand flew to her mouth. For a mo
The silence in the car as they drove away from her father’s house was different from the furious tension of the afternoon. Elena leaned her head against the cool window, watching the familiar streets of her old neighborhood blur past. Her hand rested loosely in Ryan’s, their fingers entwined as if n
That evening, Ryan led Elena to the Carter residence. She was quiet on the drive, her mind buzzing with apprehension. When they arrived, the lights were on inside, casting a warm, welcoming glow that felt like a lifetime ago to Elena. Her stomach was a tight ball of nerves. Ryan, sensing her anxiety
Elena’s sobs shook her shoulders as she stood in the living room. Ryan listened carefully, silent at first, giving her space to pour everything out. When her cries softened to ragged hiccups, he didn’t respond with words. He rose from the chair and with two long strides, he closed the distance betwe
Ryan didn't give Elena much time to recover. He shifted position, moving to sit back against the headboard. He looked down at her with a lazy, satisfied grin."What do you say we keep going, hmm?" His voice was low and rough, sending shivers down her spine. "I'm not nearly done with you yet."Before
“Ladies first.”Ryan followed a few minutes later, but by the time he stepped out of the bathroom, towel in hand, she was already curled up in bed, fast asleep. Her breathing was soft, her features relaxed in the dim light.He paused at the sight, his usual sharp expression softening. Then he walked
The night air was crisp as Elena and Ryan stepped out of the restaurant, their footsteps echoing faintly on the empty sidewalk. Streetlights cast a soft amber glow over the scene, making the night feel more intimate than it already was. The city was alive but calm at this hour.Ryan automatically mo
The glass doors of the boutique closed behind them with a soft chime, but Elena swore every salesgirl inside was still staring at her back. Her face felt hot, and she clutched the small shopping bag to her chest as if it could shield her from their knowing glances.Ryan, on the other hand, walked be







