Zuriel cradled me in his arms and placed a lingering kiss on my head. My heart swelled, and tears welled in my eyes. I wanted more, so much more from him. However, he said that he would never love me. I needed to accept that, but it was so hard. Not when one minute he was hot and cold another" Would you like a drink?" he asks. " No," I answer. I'm very calm in his arms. I don't want to leave. We stay like this a while longer. My stomach growls, and gently, he puts me to sit on the leather seat. " I'll ask the chef to prepare you a snack," he says, going to another part of the boat. I sigh and relax. I close my eyes momentarily, enjoying the wind against my naked skin. We spent two nights on the boat. We slept and had sex half of the time. I thought by now, Zuriel would be open to me touching him, but no. He always bound my hands with handcuffs to the headboard when I touch him. It was exciting. However, I wondered why he hated to be touched so much. We watched the sunrise and suns
" Why did you do that?" I scoff. A slither of jealousy rushed through me. It's the past, I know, but I can't help it. " She seduced me. I didn't know she belonged to another man. Honestly, I didn't care," he says. So, the fiancé seduced Zuriel because he was wealthier. What a despicable woman. I snarl. " So, you are worried that he's close to me to exact revenge?" He avoids my gaze after my question. I was right. " You owe Rob an apology," " I owe him nothing. His woman was ambitious. She would have done that with another man sooner or later," he growled. " I meant you owe him an apology for hurting him earlier, Zuriel," " I'm sorry," he says. " Not to me, but to Rob," " I owe you an apology, too, little Princess. My behavior was unhinged. You were in pain because of your mate's betrayal, but I misinterpreted it," his tone is sincere. I don't want to forgive him yet, so I just nod, " Thank you," I say and enter the shower. Zuriel watches in stunned silence. I feel
Zuriel is close to me. His eyes stuck on mine. I want to kiss him when my eyes fall on his full lips, but I don't. I growl at him and continue eating. " Do you want some cake?" I ask. " No, but I want you," he says. I gape at how bold he is. He raises his phone in my face and takes a picture of me. My mouth is still full of cake. " Delete that," I say sternly. He shakes his head, " I like it. I'm putting it as my wallpaper," he says. I grab the phone from his hands. How can anyone like this? My eyes looked too big for my face, my mouth was open, and I had frosting on my mouth. He grabs it back. True to his word, that is his new screen saver. " I'm taking a bad picture of you, too," I growled. I get my phone and try to take one bad picture of him. However, the bastard looks like some Greek god even without trying. I throw a cake in his face, trying to make him look bad, but my efforts are futile. " This is unfair," I give up. I stand against the window, looking at the water arou
After saying goodbye to Rob and the staff, we went to the airport. Our way home was filled with silence. The good kind, though. I ate and watched movies while Zuriel worked. " Are you not hungry? You didn't eat anything," I say. He lifts his eyes to meet mine. " I'm good. Enjoy," We land after two hours. Bruce is there to welcome us at the private airport. " What are you doing here?" Zuriel asks, frowning. I hit his arm softly, " He is here to welcome his friend," I grit my teeth. He sighs and says, " Thanks for coming," he grumbles. Bruce raises his eyebrows and smiles at me, " Teaching his basic manners. Thank you, Mrs," I give him a cheeky grin and nod. " The driver is waiting. Let's go," Bruce says. We are walking to the car when I catch a scent that makes me growl. River. " This woman came too? " I glare at Bruce. He raises his hands and shakes his head, " She didn't come with me, I promise," I watch with a stern expression as River walks towards us. She is
ZurielPrincess Elara. Elara. Her name rings in my head. Ever since I told her about what happened with my therapist, I felt like a heavy load was lifted off my chest. I didn't know talking about it would help me. I appreciated what she said. How concerned and understanding she was of me. As I spent more time with her, I realized how mature she was. She has grown to be a wonderful young woman. Princess Elara was jealous of River. But she needed not to worry because there was nothing with River and me. I was attached to River a few years ago because of the abuse we both suffered at our tender ages. We bonded over that. It still makes me guilty that I married another woman after she came back. After she lost our child at the hands of those rogues. I had rejected River's propositions to get married, but, I agreed to marry another woman. That is why I couldn't completely cut her out of my life. I made a promise to care for her as best as I can. I take a shower and step out of the bat
" We are being watched." Zuriel's body goes rigid. " Put me down," I demand. He walks into the lobby, and once we are there, he puts me down. " What did you say?" " I felt like we were being watched," I tell him. He exhales and glances back to the glass door. " I didn't feel anything," he murmurs, " It must have been your imagination." I frown, looking at the elevator. Once we enter, I go home. I will see River there. Gosh, she angers me. Zuriel suddenly throws me on his shoulder again. I find myself giggling. He enters the elevator with me still on his shoulder. " What are you doing?" I chuckle. " We are from our honeymoon. It is tradition for the husband to carry his wife to the bedroom." his voice is so sexy. " Bridal style, not like this, barbarian!" " Well, as you know, I'm coarser," he reminds me. I kiss and bite his shoulder. " Teeth!" he smacks my butt. The elevator stops, and he steps out. I see River standing by the staircase, and my mood dulls. Zuriel tightens h
Elara I get ready for class. I wear a backless dress and heels. I carry my new bag and go outside. I find Lou waiting for me in the living area, wearing an impeccable suit as usual. " My lady," he bows. " Good morning, Lou. You don't have to drive me to uni. I can call a cab while I wait for my car," I tell him. He scowls. " A cab? No, my lady. I can't allow that," he insists on taking my bag. Lou leads me to my husband's private garage. There are so many different types of cars. He has a refined taste in automobiles. Lou picks a sedan and opens the door for me. I drop my gaze to my phone when it beeps. Solena asks where I am or if I'm attending school today. I text her back. We reach the school parking lot, and he opens the door for me. " Shall I walk you in, Lady Crawford," Lou asks. Lady Crawford. It has a good ring to it. His words suddenly made me feel better. The slight heartache I felt earlier vanishes. I smile at him, " No, I'll wait for my friends, and we'll go in toget
Elara I was happy the rest of the day. I couldn't wait to get home and see my husband. When my classes ended, Lou was already waiting for me in the parking lot. I smiled at him as I got in the car. " Good evening, Mrs Crawford," There... he did it again. Something about being called Mrs. Crawford warms my body. " Good evening, Lou," I notice that as we drive. We don't go to the penthouse. I narrow my gaze. I am not familiar with this area of the pack. " Lou, where are we going?" I ask. " The boss asked me to take you to his location for your date night," he answers. My heart almost leaps from my chest. Date night! Zuriel granted my request! " Date? I need to change my clothes, Lou," The butler only nods and does a U-turn abruptly. A yelp almost leaves my lips. " Lou!" " I'm sorry, my lady. I'll take you home to change into new clothes," he says. " I hope Zuriel doesn't get mad at us, especially you, for not following his orders," " You are my boss, too," he informs me w