Chapter 278

Looking up at the domineering yet deeply affectionate Mercer before her, Calla hesitated for a moment before yielding and snuggling into his embrace.

They were both overcome with emotion. Their cheeks brushed against each other, their intertwined fingers gently caressing each other's palms, and the warmth of their bodies gradually rose.

Calla had never imagined that she would develop feelings for a man as exceptional and distinguished as Mercer, let alone fall in love and plan to marry him. And now, she was about to get married for the second time.

As she traced her fingers over his handsome face, Calla felt an overwhelming happiness that was almost surreal. However, the heat of his lips against her skin reminded her that this was real, utterly and undeniably so.

Perhaps their relationship had started with the primal impulses that often arose between a man and a woman, but now it had evolved into something profound and inevitable.

This time, he was gentle—so gentle it almost brok