KATHERINE THRONEThanks to Alexander's encouragement, I gained confidence and realized I didn't need to compromise my comfort to please others. Despite that, I chose to wear the bikini with a beach jacket for a bit more coverage.Upon reaching the resort's exquisite beach, the afternoon sun sparkled on the water, creating a mesmerizing sight. Unfortunately, Alexander felt let down as the waves weren't suitable for surfing.He muttered softly, his face contorting into a disappointed frown. However, the beauty of the beach captivated me, and I started collecting shells as we strolled.I managed to find twelve shells, one of which Alexander insisted held a genuine pearl. His persuasion led us to spend a significant amount of time attempting to crack open the shell, hoping to reveal its precious contents.Alexander even indulged in describing how we could become wealthy beyond measure by selling the pearl, igniting my daydreams of luxury handbags and more.After an hour of failed attempts

KATHERINE THRONESI stirred from my sleep, awakened by the fluttering of the curtains and the chirping of birds outside our window. The sun had just started to rise, and its warm rays seeped through the small cracks in the fabric, casting a soft glow throughout the room. I turned to my side and saw Alexander peacefully sleeping beside me, his arm extended towards me. I couldn't help but run my fingers through his hair gently, causing him to wriggle around."Good morning, sleepyhead," I whispered, looking at him with a warm smile.Alexander's eyes flickered open, and his face broke into a lazy grin. "Morning, beautiful," he mumbled sleepily, taking a deep breath.His husky voice sent shivers down my spine, and I scooted closer to him, feeling his warmth envelop me. "How did you sleep?" I asked, tracing my fingers along his chest.He yawned and stretched his arms above his head, "Like a baby. Thanks to you," he said, his eyes twinkling with affection.I blushed, feeling my heart flutter

KATHERINE THORNESI stretched my arms and legs, reveling in the warmth of Alexander's embrace. His breaths were slow and steady, indicating that he was still asleep. I couldn't help but smile at the thought of how lucky I was to have him in my life.As we packed up our things and headed to the airport, I felt a sense of sadness at leaving the beach resort behind. But the anticipation of being back in our own space filled me with excitement. Alexander and I chatted and laughed throughout the journey, making silly jokes and poking fun at each other. The hours flew by as we talked about our favorite moments from the trip.As we boarded the plane, my thoughts drifted back to the intimate moment we shared last night. I couldn't help but blush as I remembered the feeling of his hands on my body, the way his lips felt against mine. It was my first time, and I was glad that it had been with him. The experience had been everything I had imagined and more.Glancing over at Alexander, I couldn't

KATHERINE THRONESI couldn't bear the thought of him announcing to the whole school that we had sex, just like he had done with all those other girls.My mind raced with worry, and without thinking, I bolted away from him as fast as I could. I needed to find a safe place to hide. I dashed through the hallways, my legs carrying me as if my life depended on it. Tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision. The door handle to the chemistry lab was the first thing I grabbed, and I tumbled inside and closed the door behind me, leaning against it to catch my breath.Luckily, it was empty.My heart thudded in my chest, a mix of anxiety and anticipation flooding my senses. I was scared that he had succeeded in using me, that he didn't care about me at all. I know he swears that he was a changed man. But I couldn't shake off the feeling. What if everything we had shared meant nothing to him? The thought shattered my fragile hopes, leaving me feeling vulnerable and betrayed.As I hid in that

KATHERINE THRONESI shut my locker, and there he was, Alexander, with that charming smile on his face. "Hey, Katherine," he greeted me warmly.I couldn't help but smile back at him, feeling my heart flutter in his presence. "Hey," I replied, trying to sound cool and collected."Ready to leave?" he asked, and I nodded eagerly. "Yeah, let's go," I said, my excitement barely contained.“Awesome.”He reached for my hand, and I felt a jolt of electricity as our fingers intertwined. It was such a simple gesture, but it meant the world to me. We walked together to his car, and as he opened the door for me, my heart skipped a beat. Climbing into the car, I couldn't help but steal glances at him. His presence next to me made me feel giddy and alive.He started the engine, and we drove off, the world passing by in a blur. We chatted and laughed along the way, enjoying each other's company without a care in the world.As we drove, I felt a sense of comfort and happiness wash over me. Being wit