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
The morning light filtered in through the tall glass windows, spilling golden warmth across the dark, luxurious sheets. Elena stirred awake, the silk sheets cool against her bare legs. Her lips curved sleepily into a smile as she stretched, only to realize she was alone. The space beside her was emp
Elena pushed open the door and froze. She stopped dead in her tracks. Her breath caught. Her lips parted as her mind scrambled to process what she was seeing. Her heart stuttered in her chest, skipping two full beats before racing ahead like it was trying to make up for the shock. The last thing she
“You’re radiating heart eyes.”Elena flushed. “Shut up.”“Fine. But what was last night like? Did he…”“Avonlea! Not here.”“Fine, but you’re not escaping this conversation.”Elena rolled her eyes, but her gaze drifted back to Ryan, who was now talking to her father. “Elena!” Her father called. “Co
The city lights flickered like scattered diamonds beneath the deep indigo sky. As Ryan’s car pulled into the underground parking of his penthouse, Elena’s fingers unconsciously curled around the handle of her small overnight bag. She tried to mask the flutter inside her, but it was hopeless.Ryan st







