LOGINJulian's POVI had seen Savannah dressed up before, that should have prepared me for tonight, though it didn't.I stood near the edge of the bed, adjusting the cuff of my shirt, when the bathroom door opened. The second I looked up, every possible thought I had disappeared.She stepped into the room holding the back of her dress with one hand, the faint uncertainty I'd noticed whenever she had to enter my world, already written across her face. For a few seconds I forgot I was supposed to say anything, she looked incredible.The dress hugged her in all the right places without making her look like she was trying to be someone else. Her hair fell in soft waves around her shoulders, the makeup was subtle, and every familiar feature I'd become far too attached to was still there, her hazel eyes, the freckles across her nose, the nervous way she pressed her lips together when she waited for my reaction.She noticed my silence and her brows pulled together. "You are making me nervous by st
Savannah's POVBy the time we finally slid under the covers, I was warm, sleepy, and far too comfortable to move. The bath had loosened every tight muscle in my body, and Julian had somehow made the apartment feel quieter simply by being beside me. I was curled against his chest beneath the blankets, one of his arms wrapped securely around my waist while my head rested over his heart.His fingers moved slowly through my hair, not because he was trying to do anything in particular, just because he was touching me. I had started noticing that about him lately, how he always found some excuse to keep his hands on me. Sometimes it was my waist, sometimes my hand, and sometimes he would brush my hair away from my face while we talked as though it were the most natural thing in the world."You're falling asleep," he murmured.My eyes stayed closed. "No, I'm not.""You haven't moved in five minutes," he said softly, kissing my temple."I'm comfortable," I said, cuddling even more into his em
Julian's POVI hadn't realized how exhausted I was until I finally stopped moving. The bathwater was warm enough to unknot the tension that had been lodged between my shoulders since morning, and with Savannah tucked comfortably against my chest I let myself sink deeper until the back of my head rested on the tub's edge.For the first time all day there was nothing demanding my attention. No phone ringing, no unopened documents, no investor breathing down my neck, no lawyer reminding me of deadlines. Just quiet. And her.Savannah sat between my legs with her back pressed to my chest, damp hair swept over one shoulder while my arms rested loosely around her waist beneath the water."This is nice," she murmured."Mhm," I answered, eyes closed.She tilted her head. "That sounded close to you falling asleep. And you are going to do it in the bathtub.""I've done more dangerous things," I said, and she scoffed."That's not comforting," she teased.A lazy smile touched my mouth. "I have you
Savannah's POVI heard the elevator before I saw him, the soft chime from the hallway made me look up so quickly I nearly dropped the spoon in my hand.Julian.I didn't bother pretending I hadn't been waiting. I wiped my hands on the towel beside the stove and hurried out of the kitchen just as the elevator doors opened.The second he stepped into the apartment my face broke into a smile. "You're back."He barely had time to set his briefcase down before I crossed the room and wrapped my arms around him. For a second he stilled, and something about the gesture seemed to catch him off guard. Then he laughed softly and pulled me in. "Well, hello to you too.""I thought you were going to be late," I said gently. "Welcome home.""I said I wouldn't," he whispered, kissing my cheek, making me smile.His arms tightened around me and I rested my cheek against his chest, breathing in the familiar mix of his cologne and the faint trace of a long day. Oddly, it made me happy, not the tired part,
Arya's POVI hated the fact that Julian Montgomery could irritate me so easily. It wasn't even what he said, it was the way he said it.I knew exactly who I was to him, his lawyer, the person spending half her waking hours reviewing documents until midnight, while he apparently disappeared for an entire day because he had better things to do.I stopped at the window and looked out over the city, taking a slow breath. It wasn't fair, I told myself again because I knew it wasn't. Julian didn't owe the company every hour of his life, he didn't owe me an explanation about what he did outside the office either, but knowing that didn't stop the unpleasant tightness sitting in the center of my chest.I'd noticed it the first time we met, the way he spoke, the way he listened, how his expressions changed whenever someone challenged him. I'd also noticed how his entire demeanor shifted whenever his wife was mentioned, and that irritated me more than it should have."You look like you're consid
Julian's POVBy the time I walked into the office, I was already ten minutes later than I had planned. That wasn't Savannah's fault. Well, not entirely.I adjusted the knot of my tie as I stepped out of the elevator, trying not to think about the fact that she had been the one to fix it for me that morning. The memory of her fingers brushing my collar, and the way she had smiled when I told her I was going to miss her, made something warm settle in my chest. Then I remembered the kiss and everything that had almost followed, and a faint smile tugged at the corner of my mouth before I forced it away.Work. I was here to work.And work hit me the moment I stepped through the glass doors toward my office, as Arya was already waiting beside the secretary's desk with a folder tucked under her arm.
Savannah's povI had always imagined my wedding to be like a fairytale wedding, filled with love and happiness.The wedding I had was the complete opposite. There were no joyful tears, no happy toasts, and certainly no romance. All through the brief wedding, I tried not to snap at a super cold Julia
Savannah's povI smoothed down the skirt of my black dress for the hundredth time while keeping my posture perfectly rigid. I felt entirely out of my element in a gown and I would choose my pants and t-shirt over this any day, but for the sake of my parents, I had to attend this gala.We were in the
Julian’s POVI adjusted my collar and stepped into the commercial real estate office, heading straight for the broker's desk. I didn't care about the extra fees or the location costs because I really needed the space. I was a Montgomery by blood, but I wanted to make a name for myself. My startup wa
Savannah’s povGrowing up on a ranch had lots of advantages, as well as disadvantages.I wiped the sweat from my forehead with the back of my hand as I rested against the wooden fence. Around me, the ranch was alive with the familiar sounds of a multimillion-dollar agricultural empire. Cattle grunte







