Eva's POV.A short gasp escaped my lips as Nicklaus suddenly lifted me up and scooped me into his arms. "Nicklaus, really?" I couldn't hold back my laughter. "You don't know what you do to me, Eva." He growled against my ear, hastening his steps towards the bed.He gently dropped me on the bed and rested my head on the pillow, then climbed on, laying in between my legs. Slowly he captured my lips in a deep kiss."Are you okay?" He asked softly as he broke the kiss and stared into my eyes. "Yeah" I muttered under my breath.Though I was super delighted to be finally consumatin our marriage, somehow I was a bit scared too, it's my first time and I couldn't help but wonder how it's gonna turn out to be."I will be extremely gentle," he replied as though he could hear my thought.He placed his hands on both sides of my head and kissed me gently.Shivers ran through my body as I felt his hand reach out for my boobs and cupped it softly, giving it a gentle squeeze. Then he slowly bent
Eva's POV.The moment we stepped into the room, I quickly shut the door behind me, and turned to look at him. Nicklaus.My husband.I didn’t hesitate.I didn’t allow myself time to second guess or be swallowed by anxiety. Instead, I turned the lock behind me and spun around, grabbing his jacket in my fists. His eyes widened slightly in surprise just as I pulled him forward and crashed my lips against his in a kiss that was fierce, and deeply overdue.He didn’t even hesitate. His hand was already crawling to my waist, claiming me, pressing me against him as his mouth moved against mine with hunger that matched my own. His lips parted slightly, deepening the kiss, his tongue slipping between mine in a rhythm that stole every breath from my lungs.God.His lips were warm and demanding. His scent was intoxicating, my hands slid up his chest, over the muscles that flexed beneath his clothes, and into his hair, my fingers curling at the nape of his neck.“Eva…” he breathed into the kiss, h
Eva's POV. After the laughter died down from Elder Kruger’s shockingly hilarious confession, the room shifted again, slowly changing from amusement to a heavier, more serious atmosphere. I was so glad that the truth herb had proven itself. It was undeniable now.There was no trick. No illusion. Every word Alonzo and Lady Isabella had confessed was the truth and everyone believed. I could see it now on their faces. The dawning realization, the bitter aftertaste of having once supported the wrong people.I glanced at Nicklaus. He stood tall on that podium, arms crossed behind him, no smugness on his face, only quiet, controlled vindication. His eyes burned with a calm fire, one that made it clear this wasn’t about winning. It was about justice.He took a step closer to the edge of the podium and faced Alonzo again. "Since the air is clear now… I’d like to ask one more question.”The crowd went silent again, anticipation rippling across the room.He looked down at Alonzo, who still s
Eva's POV.The second Nicklaus and I exchanged our signal glance, he didn't waste a second. Without any need for announcement or extra ceremony, he made his way to the podium in the center of the grand hall.I stepped aside and found a spot where I could see him clearly. My heart beat a little faster. This was it. This was the moment that would change everything.Nicklaus stood tall and still for a moment, commanding attention simply by being present, slowly pulling every pair of eyes in his direction.Then he cleared his throat.The chatter ceased instantly.“Good evening,” he began, his deep voice echoing with calm authority. “Thank you all for coming tonight, I know I’ve never thrown a party before, and many of you probably didn’t know what to expect, yet you came anyway. That means something to me.”His voice softened slightly, and a few murmurs of agreement moved through the crowd.“I have an announcement to make,” he continued, folding his hands behind his back. “One that requir
Eva's POV. I was still sitting on the edge of the bed, as Renna’s words played on a loop in my head.He’s starving...I hadn’t even realized I was still lost in thought when the door opened, and his scent filled my nostrils immediately. He walked in, tall and composed, dressed in a black tuxedo that fit his sculpted frame like sin itself and goodness, his hair… ruffled in the way that looked both intentional and effortless.I had seen him all dressed up when he left to get some things ready but it still felt like it was the first time I was setting my eyes on him today. My feet moved before my mind caught up.I was already up, already running across the room, and wrapped my arms tightly around his torso when his arms instinctively caught me.“Whoa,” he chuckled, tilting his head to look down at me. “What’s the occasion?”I hugged tighter, burying my face into the firmness of his chest.“Can’t I just hug my husband whenever I want?” I said, pulling back just enough to look at him.O
Eva's POV. The stylists finally stepped away, their final touches complete, I sat still facing the mirror, my eyes sweeping slowly across my reflection with a wide smile on my face. The dress was red colored, with off-shoulder sleeves, hugging my curves like it had been stitched for my body alone. My hair was pinned elegantly with curled tendrils framing my face, and for once, I saw a woman who looked like she belonged beside a man like Nicklaus.Still, I couldn’t shake the butterflies in my stomach.The party was tonight.Everything we’d been planning was in motion, every secret, every threat, was coming to an end. Nicklaus had sent out invitations to every household two days ago. The entire pack would be present, unknowingly stepping into a trap paved with wine and truth herbs.I should’ve felt triumphant. But instead, I found myself pressing a hand over my chest to calm the thudding of my heart.I couldn’t wait for it to be over, for us to have peace again, just Nicklaus and me.