Reclaiming Aria
Didn’t push.
He just kept stealing glances—like he couldn’t believe she was real.
“Was the restaurant what you expected?” he asked, his voice low, rough, already threaded with want.
She nodded slowly. “More than I expected.”
Kade’s lips twitched. “You haven’t seen anything yet.”
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The Hotel
It was just outside of the city, tucked between hills and forest, cloaked in soft fog and elegance. A restored estate turned boutique inn—intimate and rich with deep wood, soft lighting, and staff that spoke in hushed, respectful tones.