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Chapter 41

“Everything ready to go?” I looked up at Dylan as he stepped into the room. I gave him a half-shrug, not missing a beat with what I was doing. I could hear his footsteps getting closer, the floorboards creaking slightly under his weight. “You’re done already? Just how little did you pack?” I asked, leaning back to look at him. He let out a soft chuckle. “I don’t need much. In fact, you don’t really need that much either, because...” “Dylan,” I cut him off, giving him a sharp look. He just laughed again, looking entirely too pleased with himself for getting exactly the reaction he wanted out of me. I just shook my head and let it go. He lived to annoy me, honestly. Whatever. “Did you tell your aunt you were leaving? You know, in case she actually notices you’re gone,” he asked, reaching down to help me fold a few shirts. I groaned and shook my head. “Dylan, please. In all the time I’ve been staying here at your pla

Chapter 42

“Declan, I said get my whole body in the shot! Why is it just my face? What is this, a passport photo?”I pressed my lips together, watching Dylan’s parents. We had just touched down in New Zealand and they were already bickering. Dylan and I aren’t like that, so I couldn't help but watch them with a mix of confusion and fascination.How do they stay together when they’re always at each other's throats?Dylan’s dad groaned, fumbling with his phone. “I don't even know how to turn the zoom off. Who was messing with my settings?”I bit back a laugh. He looked like he was bordering on a full-blown panic attack just trying to figure out which button to press.“Dylan! Dylan, get over here!” I looked at Dylan as his mom called out. Just like his father, he let out a low groan before pushing himself up from his seat.Before he headed over, he caught my eye. “Stay put, okay? I’m just going to go help Mom and Dad,” he said.I gave him a small nod and a tight smile.

Chapter 43

“What the fuck?”The silence that followed was heavy, almost suffocating. Everyone in the van looked like they’d just seen a ghost. I sat there, paralyzed, my brain struggling to process what Dylan had just dropped on us.Did I hear him right? Me... us... getting married now?“Dylan, cut the crap. Don’t joke like that,” his father said, his voice dropping into a low, dangerous register. I felt a cold shiver run down my spine. Dylan’s dad was usually pretty chill, especially when his mom was around, but right now? He looked ready to snap.I turned to Dylan, waiting for him to let out a laugh and tell everyone it was just a prank. But the seconds ticked by, and he didn't say a word. He just sat there with that calm, unreadable expression.I knew we were supposed to get married eventually, but I had no idea today was the day. Seriously, what the hell?“Dylan, honey, this isn't a good time for jokes.” Unlike his father, who looked like he was about to blow a fuse

Chapter 44

“They’re getting married.”“W-What? Are you serious?” I asked, the words barely finding their way out of my throat.He let out a harsh breath, looking away. “Their parents arranged the whole thing. The wedding is set for four months from now.”There was a heavy silence between us, the kind that makes your ears ring. I watched him, my mind racing, waiting for him to say more. Finally, he spoke up again.“I have an offer.”I frowned, looking at him with narrowed eyes. “What is it? You keep mentioning this ‘offer,’ but you haven't actually said what it is.”“You want to beat them to it?”My brows shot up. “What do you even mean by that?”He smirked, leaning in closer until I could feel the heat radiating off him. I couldn't help but swallow hard.“Marry me, Kaia.”God knows how much I tried to resist the temptation. He knows how hard I fought to protect myself, to build walls against anything that might wreck me in the future. I’d spent years avo

Chapter 45

“So, how does it feel to be married?”Dylan and I groaned in perfect sync. That had to be the tenth time Iverson asked that question. “Ask that one more time and I swear I’m going to lose it, Iverson,” I warned, giving him my best death stare.“What? I’m just asking.” He turned to Dylan’s mom and pouted. “Aunt Layla, look. Kaia’s being mean to me. Don’t let her into the family.”I just rolled my eyes. He’d been on this kick since the ceremony ended.“Look at them, Aunt Layla. They won’t even leave each other's side. I bet they can’t wait for the honeymoon—”“Iverson!” Dylan and I snapped at the same time.Dylan’s mom cleared her throat, a knowing glint in her eyes. “Don’t worry, Iverson. These two are just going to get some sleep,” she said, shifting her gaze toward me.I felt my face heat up and quickly looked down. I knew exactly what she was hinting at, but only Dylan and I knew the real deal. Still, I knew for a fact nothing was going to happen tonigh

Chapter 46

WARNING. Mature Content Ahead. R18. “I’d offer to help you move your things, but I just remembered— Kaia was already living in your house before you even got married,” Lance said, chuckling as he looked at Dylan. “Is that supposed to be a good thing, or...” I trailed off, raising an eyebrow. Lance laughed. “A good thing, of course! At least you won't have the headache of moving heavy furniture,” he quickly added. I laughed along; I was only teasing him, but he took it so seriously. “By the way, why didn't you stop by the main house? Aren't you going home tonight?” I looked at Dylan when he asked Lance that. I nodded absently. We had just arrived from New Zealand and dropped off Dylan’s parents at their home, but Lance had insisted on tagging along with us. Danielle, Maurice, and Iverson had headed straight to Batangas for the family hacienda, so we’d parted ways at the airport. “I just have to drop something off on the

Chapter 47

“Today is your father’s hearing. You really aren't going?”I let out a sharp, frustrated breath at Dylan’s question. “Dylan, do you even have to ask?” I shot back, my tone more biting than I intended.He shook his head, looking slightly chastened. “Point taken. I shouldn't have asked.” I sighed again, the weight of the day already pressing down on me. “I’ll just head home early today. Is that okay?”I looked up at him and gave a non-committal shrug. “Actually, I’m heading out,” I said, my voice dropping into a serious lull.Predictably, his brows snapped together. “Where to? You didn’t mention anything about going out yesterday.”“I’m going to my grandmother’s place for a bit. I probably won’t be back until tomorrow morning,” I answered casually. I sat up, sliding out of bed to face him. “Don’t bother picking me up. I’ll just take the bus back.”“Why don’t you just go tomorrow? I’ll drive you.”I shook my head quickly, standing up to close the distance be

Chapter 48

“Kaia, sweetheart! I’m glad you caught Aziel before he left. What brings you here so suddenly?”I snapped my gaze away from Aziel the moment Grandma spoke. Right. She had no idea things were nuclear between us. I took a deep breath, forcing a small, tight smile onto my face.“I just wanted to visit, Grandma. I didn’t get a chance to call because I just got back from...”I trailed off, realizing what I was about to say. I quickly smoothed it over with another forced smile. “I’ve just been away for a few weeks, so I haven't been able to drop by. Things got a lot busier than I expected,” I added, trying to keep my voice light.I wasn’t sure if I should tell her about Dylan yet. Even though she liked him, I knew it would be a massive shock if I just dropped the news that we’d run off and gotten married in another country without so much as a text to her.“Oh, is that so?” she asked. I nodded, but then her brow furrowed as she peered behind me, looking like she expect

Chapter 49

“Dylan!” I gasped, the shock of seeing him standing there making my heart hammer against my ribs.I could feel the weight of his footsteps, heavy and deliberate, as he closed the distance between us. Without saying a word, he stepped between us, roughly brushing my hand out of Aziel’s grip and pulling me flush against his side.“Fontanilla,” Aziel spat. I looked at him, startled by the sheer venom in his voice. He was glaring at Dylan with a raw, unfiltered hatred that made the air between them feel thick and suffocating.I swallowed hard, looking back up at Dylan. His jaw was set, his eyes cold and dangerous, matching Aziel’s intensity beat for beat.“Dylan,” I whispered, touching his arm to try and anchor him. “Just breathe.”He looked down at me, and just as I expected, the ice in his eyes thawed instantly. “Go inside, Kaia. We need to talk,” he commanded, his voice low.I shook my head, digging my heels in. “No. I’m staying right here. I know how both of

Chapter 50

“You went here right after the trial?”Dylan nodded slowly, unable to give a proper answer because his mouth was full. He was eating like a man who hadn’t seen food in days—shoveling it in, one bite after another, looking completely famished.I groaned. “There are drive-thrus, Dylan. Why didn’t you stop? It’s almost eight at night and you’ve only had breakfast. You know you get cranky when your blood sugar drops,” I lectured, shaking my head as I watched him eat.“Stopping would have added time to the trip. I barely beat the rush hour as it was; I didn't want to risk getting stuck just for a burger.”I rolled my eyes. Is he for real?“I told you not to follow me. You’re so stubborn, and look what happened. You missed your meals and you got punched in the face. Talk about a streak of bad luck, huh? You’re lucky there were leftovers, otherwise you’d be waiting even longer,” I added, my tone softening despite the scolding.“If I hadn't followed you, I wouldn't b

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