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
“Sleep,” he ordered, nudging her back onto the bed.“But my packing…”“I’ll handle it.”“Ryan…”“Sleep.” His tone left no room for argument.She frowned. “I hate when you do that.”“I know. Now stop arguing and sleep.”Elena pouted, knowing that stubborn glint in his eyes meant she wouldn’t win. His
Elena shivered at his words, a mix of anticipation and nervousness swirling in her stomach. She reached for his belt, fumbling with the buckle in her eagerness, but he stilled her hands."Patience, butterfly," he chuckled, capturing her wrists and pinning them above her head. "I'm going to take my t
The door clicked shut behind them, sealing Elena and Ryan in the dim, crimson glow of the bedroom. Ryan’s footsteps were unhurried but purposeful, each one closing the small distance between them until his presence was a heat at her back.Ryan didn’t speak. He didn’t need to.She turned slowly, tilt
Elena flushed under his heated stare, squirming slightly, his lips never leaving her skin. He kissed and nipped along her jaw, down her neck, his hands roaming her curves possessively. She arched into his touch, a low moan escaping her lips. The air felt electric with tension. Ryan reached out to c







