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
She tucked the phone away, cheeks flaming. She couldn’t believe this was her life now.Later that afternoon, Jade stopped by again, of course, grinning like the devil.“So Ryan canceled his next two meetings.”Elena looked up slowly. “Okay?”“Not just postponed. Canceled.”She narrowed her eyes. “An
The gentle hum of the car’s engine filled the silence as Elena sat in the passenger seat, her hair tied up in a loose bun, wearing one of Ryan’s oversized shirts over her shorts, a soft smile dancing on her lips. The sun had begun to dip behind the trees, casting a golden glow through the windshiel
A shiver raced down Elena’s spine. The way he said it — low, possessive, like the words were a promise, made her pulse spike. She tilted her head up, her lips brushing his jaw. The silence in Ryan’s suite stretched with a heartbeat too loud for comfort.He didn’t say anything. He didn’t need to. His
He reached out to cup her breasts, thumbs brushing over hardened nipples through the lace. Suddenly, he pulled away, leaving her wanting more. He stood up and walked over to his desk, rummaging through a drawer for a moment before returning with a long silk scarf."Close your eyes," he commanded sof







