LOGINGabbyNathan didn’t carry me to the bedroom.Instead, he walked us straight toward the wide floor-to-ceiling windows that looked out over the glittering city. The penthouse was dark except for the soft glow of the skyline below us. He set me down gently, my back resting against the cool glass, and cupped my face in both hands.For a long moment he just looked at me. His thumbs brushed the last traces of tears from my cheeks with such careful tenderness that my heart ached all over again.“You’re really mine,” he said quietly, almost like he still couldn’t believe it.I smiled, still shaky from everything that had just happened. The ring on my finger felt new and heavy and perfect all at once. “I’ve been yours for a while, Nathan. The ring just made it official.”He leaned in and kissed me slowly. Not rushed. Not desperate. Just deep and full of feeling. His lips moved against mine like he was trying to memorize the shape of my mouth. One of his hands slid into my hair while the other
GabbyFor three agonizing, breathless seconds, the entire penthouse went dead silent, save for the frantic, deafening thud of my own heart slamming against my ribs.I stared down at Nathan—down at the ruthless, untouchable CEO who commanded boardrooms with a single glance, currently kneeling on the hardwood floor beside my dining chair, holding up a diamond ring with his entire heart laid bare in his dark eyes.And then, the dam inside me simply shattered.I didn't even mean to make a sound, but a sudden, overwhelmed sob tore straight from my throat. Hot tears spilled over my lashes, pouring down my cheeks faster than I could catch them. My shoulders shook violently as I buried my face in my hands, weeping openly in front of him, completely stripped of every ounce of composure I usually fought so hard to keep."Hey, hey, hey..." Nathan’s deep voice dropped instantly into a soothing, panicked murmur. He set the velvet box down on the edge of the table and shifted closer on his knees, r
GabbyEvening had fully settled over the city. The pale orange sunset bled into deep indigo through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long, peaceful shadows across the wide living room.Nathan walked up behind me. He wrapped his arms loosely around my waist, pulling me back against his chest and resting his chin in the crook of my neck."Gabby," he murmured softly into my skin, his deep voice carrying a rare, quiet warmth that made my eyelids flutter. "I want to ask for something... Is it too much for me to ask for a home-cooked meal today?"I turned in his arms, resting my hands on his chest as I looked up at him with a playful eyebrow raised. "You want me to cook for you? In this giant, high-tech kitchen of yours?""Only if you're not too tired," he said, his hands slipping to the small of my back as a gentle smile touched his lips. "I just... I want your food tonight, Gab. Real food, made by you.""No problem at all," I chuckled softly, patting his chest before slipping out of
~Gabby~"Hey," I said brightly, breaking the quiet air as I crossed the bedroom toward him. "We should get ready for the trip... I'm ready."Nathan blinked, caught completely off guard. A soft, surprised laugh escaped his lips as he looked up at me. "Well... that was unexpected. That's definitely sooner than I expected, Gab." He smiled, pulling himself up from the edge of the bed. "So, have you finally decided where you want us to go?""Paris," I said without missing a beat, a genuine sparkle returning to my eyes.Nathan raised an eyebrow, a warm, amused smirk touching his lips. "Paris? Now that is actually unexpected.""When I was much younger, one of my biggest dreams was to see the Eiffel Tower," I explained, letting a soft, nostalgic breath escape as I stepped closer to him. "Since I've finally gotten the opportunity to go outside the country, I think that's the absolute best place I want to go.""Wow. Paris is nice," Nathan murmured softly, his gaze melting with affection. He rea
GabbyThe bright morning light filtering through the sheer curtains suddenly felt blinding, as if someone had turned up the volume on the world and left me drowning in the noise. My eyes were locked on the screen of my phone, my breath hitching so hard in my throat that it actually hurt.The warmth in the room vanished in a split second, replaced by an icy, suffocating dread.Nathan’s sharp eyes caught the sudden shift immediately. The relaxed, tender posture he had held just seconds ago evaporated. He propped himself up on his arm, his dark brows drawing tight together as he searched my frozen expression.“Gabby?” Nathan’s voice broke through the quiet, low and filled with instant concern. “What’s wrong? Your face... your whole mood just completely changed.”I flinched slightly, quickly locking the screen to hide the glaring words. I forced my posture to relax, though my muscles felt as rigid as iron. “I’m fine, Nathan. It’s nothing.”“You don’t look fine,” he countered smoothly, not
GabbyThe golden morning light filtered through the sheer curtains of Nathan’s bedroom, warming the space against the cool autumn air. When I stirred and blinked my eyes open, the first thing I saw was Nathan.He was propped up on his elbow right beside me, resting his chin in his hand, watching me with an intensity that made my breath catch.I shifted slightly, a self-conscious yet playful smile tugging at my lips as I met his gaze. "Why do you always look at me like that whenever we wake up together on the same bed?" I asked, raising an eyebrow as a soft blush touched my cheeks. "This is the second time, you understand? You're staring like you're trying to memorize every line of my face."Nathan's gaze softened, a quiet, breathtaking fondness resting in his dark eyes. "Because if I can't seem to get you out of my mind even when you're right here sleeping, I figured I might as well enjoy the view when you're awake, too."A warm flush spread across my face. Before I could formulate a







