The deafening sound of her own heartbeat made Callie wonder if Elias could hear it too.‘Are you mad?’ he asked.Rolling her eyes, Callie snorted. ‘Mad at you? Please, don’t flatter yourself.’‘All right, let’s go then.’ Elias stepped down on the gas pedal.The Pagani roared to life, then sped out of the parking lot.Under the night sky, Callie glanced at Elias by her side and couldn’t help but feel a whirlwind of emotions.Marrying a man she had only known for a few days—a soldier, no less—was beyond surreal.And on top of that, he was wealthy.It felt like she had stepped into a dream, a beautiful but unreal fantasy.Elias, observing Callie’s gaze, had the urge to flick her forehead. ‘Why are you looking at me like that? Having second thoughts? Bunny, let me make it clear: you’ve already made a promise, so there’s no turning back.’Callie shook her head, a playful smile curling her lips. ‘I wasn’t thinking about that. And who said I didn’t want to marry you? No matter how you look a
Elias frowned at Simon, still clutching onto him like a bear, his expression a mix of disgust and annoyance.Without hesitation, Elias delivered a swift karate chop to the back of Simon’s neck, causing him to instantly lose consciousness.With Simon incapacitated, Elias effortlessly lifted him in his arms, carrying him away from Callie’s house.He placed Simon on a bench about fifty meters away, ensuring he would be safe before returning to Callie.As the events replayed in Callie’s mind, she couldn’t help but burst into laughter once again, her joy infectious. ‘I can’t believe that just happened!’ she exclaimed, wiping away tears of mirth.Elias raised an eyebrow at her, a mixture of amusement and exasperation in his eyes. ‘You really have no sense of self-preservation, do you? What would you have done if I wasn’t here today?’‘I... I don’t know,’ Callie stammered, her eyes flickering with vulnerability.She fidgeted, unsure of how to express her gratitude to Elias.The man just prot
Callie emerged from the bathroom, her damp hair falling in loose waves around her shoulders.Spotting Elias engrossed in a book on the sofa, she approached him with a smile.‘I’m done. It’s your turn now,’ she announced cheerfully.Elias looked up from his book and his eyes widened at the sight before him.Callie’s slender legs, flawless and captivating, seemed to go on forever.He couldn’t tear his gaze away, his thoughts veering into dangerous territory.‘D*mn, she’s got legs that could stop traffic,’ Elias thought, his mouth going dry.Callie, oblivious to Elias’s internal struggle, walked closer, her legs carrying her with grace.She absentmindedly wiped her wet hair with a towel, unknowingly intensifying the allure.Her proximity overwhelmed Elias.His normally disciplined self was being tested by the irresistible temptation.He swallowed hard, his desire threatening to break free.‘Uh, Elias?’ Callie’s voice broke through his trance. ‘Aren’t you going to shower?’Elias quickly s
Elias, who had been lying there still as a corpse, shifted slightly.With a gentle touch, he carefully turned Callie to face him, his arms effortlessly encircling her in a warm embrace.In that moment, his heart swelled with an unfamiliar warmth, melting away the icy barriers he had built around himself.It was a vulnerability he had rarely experienced.A soft chuckle escaped Elias’s lips as he watched Callie sleep, her peaceful expression accentuated by the moonlight filtering through the curtains.He marvelled at the stark contrast between the men he had slept beside, all muscular and imposing, and the delicate girl in his arms.‘You’re something else, aren’t you?’ Elias whispered, his voice filled with tenderness. ‘I never thought I’d find myself yearning for someone like you.’As the night enveloped them in its tender embrace, Elias’s heart danced to a different rhythm.The walls he had built to protect himself began to crumble, replaced by an overwhelming desire to protect and ch
Elias leaned against the doorjamb, his gaze fixated on Callie’s delicate frame as she moved with grace and purpose.Her slender calves flexed as she tiptoed to reach for something in a cupboard, a mesmerizing sight that sent a thrill through his veins.Callie hummed a cheerful tune, her voice carrying a melody only she could hear.A smile played upon her lips, her eyelashes fluttering like the wings of a butterfly.She hung the washed olive military uniform with care, her small hands treating it with reverence.Outside the window, the sky painted a breathtaking scene—a canvas of blue with fluffy white clouds.The sunlight filtered through the glass, casting a golden glow upon Callie’s white shirt—his shirt, accentuating her radiant beauty.Elias’s heart skipped a beat as he witnessed the ethereal image before him.A surge of gratitude filled his chest, the thought of marrying such a lovely woman like Callie becoming an unexpected blessing.She was like an adorable bunny, captivating h
Unaware of her seductive stance, Callie focused on tending to his wounds.She applied anti-inflammatory medicine and spread it evenly with cotton balls.Her touch was gentle, trying to minimize Elias’s discomfort.The dedicated doctor was oblivious to the effect she was having on her patient.But for Elias, it was sweet torture.Her nimble fingers felt like feathers caressing his abdomen, getting dangerously close to the forbidden spot where desire simmered.Their proximity allowed them to feel each other’s breath, and as Callie met Elias’s gaze, she couldn’t ignore the flutter in her heart.It annoyed her that a handsome man like him could stir such feelings in her, even though she prided herself on being professional.Suddenly, Callie felt a change in Elias’s body, and her face flushed with realisation.As a medical student, she understood the physiological reactions all too well.Her mind raced, wondering how she could continue, given the state he was in.She abruptly sat up, putti
Elias leaned in, whispering into her ear, his voice filled with determination. ‘Callie, I’ll teach you how to seek revenge. Just leave it to me. You are my woman, and anyone who dares to hurt you will pay ten thousand times over.’‘Ten thousand times? Now that’s some bold talk.’ Callie smiled despite herself.She had never experienced a man speaking to her with such tyrannical charm, but oddly enough, she found herself drawn to it.Maybe it was a case of ‘opposites attract.’Elias’s eyes sparkled as he moved closer, his gaze penetrating her soul. ‘Do you know how to make a man feel true pain, Callie? I’ve got a deeper understanding of men than you could ever imagine.’A mixture of curiosity and trepidation filled Callie’s eyes as she looked up at his dark, mysterious gaze, shining like the night sky.She couldn’t deny that Elias had a savage side.‘Teach me, then,’ Callie said. ‘How do you retaliate against a man?’A sly smile curved Elias’s lips, and he pulled out a box of cigarettes
The woman’s oval-shaped face was mostly concealed behind a pair of oversized sunglasses, leaving Callie curious about her expression.‘Um, who...who are you?’ Callie asked hesitantly.The woman let out a low chuckle. ‘Don’t bother asking me who I am, sweetheart. I’m here to check out the lucky woman Elias has chosen.’Callie’s heart skipped a beat.Elias?Was this woman Elias’s ex-lover?Anger and insecurity welled up inside her. ‘Look, lady, I don’t know what you’re talking about. And if you’re here for Elias, I’m sorry, he’s not around.’The woman removed her sunglasses with a calculated flair, revealing piercing eyes that seemed to see right through Callie’s soul.With a sly smile, she purred, ‘Oh, sweetie, don’t bother denying it. Elias made it pretty clear that you’re his wife.’Callie’s mouth dropped open in shock.‘His... his wife? No!’ She waved her hands in protest. ‘I’m not... I mean, we’re not yet...’Leona Cohen examined Callie from head to toe, her gaze lingering a moment