All Chapters of The Secretary's Spell: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

The morning sun gleamed through our penthouse's floor-to-ceiling windows and bathed the room with its golden rays. I woke up to an already-awakened Nathan in the kitchen, whipping up some breakfast. There he was, so domestic and content—a sight that speaks very much of warmth and belonging to me.He turned from the stove as I entered and beamed love and admiration at me. "Good morning, beautiful. I thought I'd surprise you with breakfast in bed today."I couldn't possibly keep the smile off my face at this sweet gesture. "You're full of surprises. What's on the menu?He nodded toward a tray he had set, with freshly squeezed orange juice, fluffy pancakes, and a variety of fresh fruits. "I made your favorite. I hope you'll like it."I pulled a chair from the breakfast table, and a wave of gratitude swept through me. "It looks amazing. Thank you.We had breakfast together, and conversation soon led to what each of us was going to do that day. Nathan had a working project, which was new t

The day was lost, and the city was bathed in a robe of glittering lights and soft shades. Nathan and I had retired to the penthouse at the end of a great day of sightseeing and introspection. Just as the comfortably lit living room took on a gentle factor with the fire crackling to a rhythm, we were deep in a hushed conversation, our hands clasped together, when the doorbell rang.I turned a glance toward Nathan, immediately interested. "Who could that be at this time?" Nathan's expression changed from relaxed to guarded. "I wasn't expecting anyone. Maybe it's a package." I nodded, but my chest began to feel the very first sense of unease. Nathan got up from the sofa and headed toward the door. As he opened it, his face changed from curiosity to alarm. "Rose!" Nathan's voice sounded with surprise.I hastened to see what it was all about. In the doorway, quite unknown to me, stood this beautiful woman, full of poise, with quite an acute vision in her eyes. She was quite well-d

The light in from the windows had dimmed, the curtains filtering out most of it, so that it reached into the room with a soft, easy feel. I blinked back awake, my heart thudding in my chest from a night spent fighting dreams. Shadows and whispers greeted me, dark hints at threats and uncertainty. Nathan moved beside me, one arm slung protectively over my waist. I leaned into him, into his warmth and the comforting rhythm of his breathing.I slipped out of bed as quietly as possible and headed into the kitchen to try to clear my mind and consider today. All our circumstances weighed heavily upon my shoulders, so I wanted to be prepared for whatever might come our way today.I was brewing coffee when Nathan joined me. The presence of his body was just as comforting as it had always been. He wrapped his arms around me from behind, pressing a kiss to my temple. "Good morning, Rose.""Morning," I replied, my voice soft. "I hope you slept better than I did."Nathan chuckled softly. "I think

The morning light streamed through the blinds and eased its way into our bedroom. I had woken to find Nathan still sleeping beside me. His regular breathing and calm infuse me with the feeling of assurance that we were together to fight all those odds.Carefully, I unraveled myself from his embrace and slipped out of bed very quietly to have a minute or two to collect my thoughts and get myself ready for the day. All that tension from yesterday was still there, so I needed to stay focused and upbeat.I went into the kitchen to prepare a simple breakfast, rehearsing in my mind what today might bring. While making the coffee and laying out the breakfast spread, it was hard not to reflect on what Nathan had promised earlier. A future devoid of threats looming over our heads at every turn seemed almost too good to be true, yet one that I so readily wanted to believe in.Nathan amblingly went into the kitchen, his hair tousled and his eyes heavy with sleep. He gave me a drowsy grin as he n

The city lights outside the penthouse window twinkled, a sea of stars, across the sleek modern interior. Rebecca sat at the edge of the plush white sofa, her fingers nervously twisting in her lap. Across the broad expanse of windows, the view of the churning city below mirrored the storm brewing inside her.Nathan paced across the room, his face very serious. Lately, he'd been distant, his mind obviously preoccupied with work. Tonight, though, he had promised they would talk—something Rebecca dreaded.Nathan stopped and turned toward her. His expression softened. "Rebecca, there's something I need to tell you.Her heart skipped a beat. She had heard those words before, but there was something in the way Nathan said them that made butterflies flutter in her stomach this time. "What's wrong?" she asked, scrambling to make her voice steady.Nathan sucked in a deep breath and sat beside her. "An opportunity to expand has been given to me regarding my business. It is big, but I shall have