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CATALINAThe way he looked at me stole my breath away. I was entranced by the intense look in his eyes as he wrapped a strong arm around me and pulled me close. When he leaned down to kiss me, I turned away and coughed lightly. “Theodore,” I rasped, my voice hoarse. “I think we should take a breather.”Silence.For a long, tense moment, Theodore buried his face in the crook of my neck, trying to regain some semblance of control. Instead of pulling away, he tightened his grip on me until I was able to hear the rhythm of his beating heart. He raised his head to face me, his eyes wild, with desire. My heart skipped a beat when he licks his lips, his gaze raking over my body like a physical caress. “What if I don't want to take a breather?” he murmured, his fingers dipping into his hips. “Why do you continue to fight this feeling we have for each other? Why do you resist me?”I was shook by his answer. Up to this moment, I had prepared a full list of reasons why we shouldn't be togeth

CATALINAYes, I did promise to spend my time with Theodore on the island. I also promised that we would take things slow to explore our new relationship, even though I knew he still had unfinished business with Madeline. So during the next few days, we shared laughter over extravagant picnics held on the hillsides. In the afternoons, we would have shopping excursions, exiting through each boutique and market with large bags that Theodore insisted he must carry. When the sun had finally set, Theodore would take me out on private, romantic dinners with soft candlelight and delicious cuisine. I spent each night making love to him, our bodies intertwined with tenderness and passion.I wanted to trust him. I really, really did.But as my dreams slowly filled with the images of my child, I knew I couldn't wait anymore. Each thought of my child's absence sent a wave of anxiety crashing against my chest. Unable to ignore the gnawing worry any longer, I decided to reach out to Mateo."What's