"We're here."Zoe jolted as Wolf's car came to a stop. She had dozed off and awakened when Wolf stopped the car."Finally." Zoe straightened up and looked around. Wolf had already gotten out and was circling the car to help Zoe out. There was no way she could get out on her own in that dress."Where are we?" Zoe didn't recognize her surroundings. Wolf didn't take her home.They seemed to be in a cabin, clearly outside New York, considering Wolf had been driving for quite some time. And they were likely in the middle of the mountains. It was still early morning, and the day hadn't yet dawned; Zoe could only see rows of trees around her.Since they'd set off, Wolf hadn't answered any questions about their destination."We're in Catskill."Zoe furrowed her brow. She still recognized the name, albeit unfamiliar, and never visited. The mountains are in northern New York, but not as far as Vermont, Zoe's hometown."We're here because I chose a place better than the Statue of Liberty to visi
"You know?!" Wolf jolted and stood up from his knees with a shocked expression, but then panicked."Get back down on your knees. You're not finished," Zoe calmly requested, pulling Wolf's jacket to make him kneel again.Even though the romantic atmosphere had been ruined, Zoe wouldn't let Wolf leave until the ring in the box transferred to her finger. There had to be some semblance of truth for the preparations with the lanterns and candles not to go to waste."You knew from... Jacob! I'll kill him! Just watch...""Don't, because what he did was right." Zoe silenced Wolf's lips, then caressed his face as he looked up at her, still visibly annoyed.Zoe smoothed out the furrow in Wolf's brow, making him relax more."If I hadn't known that song was yours, I wouldn't have stayed to hear your explanation about Emily and your life. That fact is what made me stay, because I know your feelings for me."The tense body began to relax slowly, and Wolf could only scoff afterward. He couldn't be a
"Zoe..."Wolf murmured. He knew what Zoe was going to do, yet he still wasn't prepared when it happened. Too enjoyable. It took a moment for Wolf to be able to celebrate his 'victory.'"I guess this means I win," whispered Wolf, bending down and caressing Zoe's neck, now very red with her nose.Zoe sighed, gripping Wolf's hair. No longer denying that she was too easy to give in."But you're not alone; I'm too easy to want you." Wolf gave a small lick to Zoe's lips before devouring them roughly.Wolf wasn't just celebrating his own victory. He admitted the same thing. Wolf usually wasn't too interested in enjoying a woman for a second time—he got bored easily. That's why Tiana always provided him with a new woman every time he came to Rainbow Wings. But Zoe made him stay.Setting aside any drama between them, Wolf would easily admit that Zoe's body made him want to come back."You never bore me, Zoe. Everything...""Ah!" Zoe gasped as Wolf squeezed her too hard. The troublesome dress s
"Here." Zoe gave Wolf the bathrobe she'd found in the room. She couldn't find any clothes, only the bathrobe.Wolf took the bathrobe and put it on without speaking. And that surprised Zoe. She wondered why Wolf accepted it without protesting or teasing.Wolf rarely misses the opportunity to tease her. He would say he didn't need clothes and would wait for Zoe to insist—or, ultimately, for Zoe to put the bathrobe on him. Wolf felt out of place, going against what was considered normal."Here." Wolf placed bacon and eggs on the table and then sat down to eat.Another oddity is that Wolf would typically ask her to sit, and then they would start eating together."We'll head back to New York after breakfast," Wolf said. Even though it was very late, the food remained breakfast.But Zoe didn't care about that mistake; she was more concerned with the suddenly changed plan. Even though they mostly "worked" in silence, given Wolf's previous attitude, they shouldn't be in a hurry to return."Is
Max's message overshadowed Wolf's, compelling her to read it first.[Morning, sorry for messaging at an unusual time. I wanted this message for you to read when you first wake up. You must be so busy that you couldn't answer calls or read my messages since yesterday afternoon. If you're not too busy later in the day, can we meet? I want to congratulate you on your victory]An unimportant message. Zoe ignored it and read Wolf's response.[Offfice]A typo, but Zoe understood. Wolf said he was at the office. Out of three questions Zoe asked, Wolf only answered one.Disappointment made Zoe feel weak again, and she lay down on the carpet. The response meant nothing to her. Not addressing the most important matter.Zoe then closed her eyes, trying to remember the details of what actually happened in that cabin. Was she doing something to offend Wolf, or what?Zoe remembered that she only mentioned their cheap, precious kiss before Wolf left. And at that time, everything was fine. Wolf was s
At first glance, Zoe knew it was Wolf's room because it was very similar to the workspace at Wolf's house.The room was empty, but Zoe saw Wolf's jacket and car keys on the table. She came to the right place. It's just not clear where Wolf is. And it's pointless to wander around looking for Wolf. Apart from disturbing whatever Wolf is doing, sooner or later he will return to take the keys and jacket.Zoe took both and placed them on the sofa. Waiting. She would be patient.***"I didn't know singing was a burden for you! How many times have I told you that recording means you have to maintain the quality of your voice?" Wolf stared at Iris, who nodded weakly.Her face appeared pale, undoubtedly due to fatigue. She had been in the studio from before midnight until now, at seven in the morning. It was also an unexpected schedule. Wolf advanced the recording to an earlier time without notice. And of course, Iris had to accept it. It wasn't the first time she had to adjust her schedule be
"Don't cry..."Wolf grabbed a tissue from the table, eventually helping Zoe wipe her tears away."I'm sorry... forgive me..." Zoe sobbed."How come I'm the one who has to calm you down right now? I should be the one needing comfort." Despite grumbling, Wolf still helped Zoe wipe her tears and gently stroked her head.Wolf certainly felt that this was unfair. Earlier, he was angry and needed comforting and persuasion to let go of his anger. But in reality, he was the one who had to comfort Zoe. The injustice was glaring, but it was accepted and done automatically."Love is indeed very strange," mumbled Wolf while embracing Zoe, who was still crying on his chest."I didn't do anything. That man is disgusting. I just wanted to get close to him and get revenge. His life is too happy," Zoe continued explaining."Yes... yes, I understand." Wolf shook his head and eventually smiled wryly.Realizing that his anger saga was short-lived, similar to an anticlimactic short story that ends prematu
"Should I wait here all day?!" Zoe panicked, staring at the door."That's not a bad idea; I'll prohibit anyone from entering." Wolf immediately agreed."But that'll take so long. I don't want to," Zoe hadn't suggested earlier. She was mentioning the worst-case scenario she didn't want."Why not? Do you have any plans?" Wolf raised an eyebrow."Nothing urgent."Zoe only planned to meet Tiana and Sara today, of course, to celebrate her victory. There's also Lili, who sent a message, but she won't be in New York until next week. When the final night arrived, Zoe's busyness abruptly ended."Then it's okay if you wait here. Just relax; no one will enter without my permission. No one will know you're here.""But...""And I have the perfect way to keep you from getting bored while waiting."Wolf raised Zoe's hoodie and was disappointed to see the shirt underneath. It would be more interesting if Zoe was only wearing the hoodie.SMACK!Zoe hit his hand."What are you doing? We're in the offic