Initially, her body was so stiff in his arms that Gerald wondered if he'd made a mistake by suggesting this, but after a few minutes, she eased up, further burrowing herself against him.“Better?” he asked softly, pressing his lips to her head.“Yes." She whispered.“Good.”He didn't realize how muc
The storm had let up, and the early morning daylight filtered into the shack. Gerald slowly stirred awake. He didn't remember the last time he'd slept so well, and he only had one woman to thank for that.Said woman was still asleep in his arms, her head resting on his chest, her breathing deep and
He couldn't help the satisfaction he felt at seeing her so entranced. However, he didn't get to wallow in the satisfaction for long because she cleared her throat and pointed at the chair.“Your shirt.”Nodding, Gerald grabbed his shirt, which she'd hung over the backrest of the chair.“A helicopter
Desiree pursed her lips, her eyes moving around like she was thinking of what to say. “What happened last night shouldn't have happened.” She stated.It caught Gerald like a sucker punch to the stomach, leaving his chest tight as he said, “I thought you wanted it as much as I did, Desiree. I mean, y
It took every ounce of willpower inside Desiree's body not to break down into tears once she was inside the elevator. She already felt pathetic as it was. The last thing she wanted was to look even more pathetic in front of the two women who were inside the elevator.Luckily, she was the first perso
She was just about ready to storm out in search of Gerald when Desiree stopped her. “He didn't take advantage of me, Sasha. I asked him to.”Sasha paused and slowly turned to face her with a stunned look on her face. “You what? I don't understand.”A self-loathing smile twisted Desiree's lips as she
“Oh God, they must be so worried." Desiree said apprehensively.“They are." Liam confirmed. “I spoke to your dad just an hour ago, and he said he was going to arrange a flight and come here with your mum.”Desiree's eyes widened. “What? Is he crazy? Flights are not good for his health.”“Yeah. I tri
"Flora, I really have to go," Damian said as he stepped out of the apartment of the woman who had her arms wrapped around his neck."Aww, can you seriously not stay for the night?" Alena whined."No, Alena. Like I said, I'm meeting up with my friends."Alena pulled her arms from around him, a bemuse