A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Instead, he simply watched her, noting how vulnerable yet pretty she looked wrapped in his coat.

After a moment, he moved closer, his hands finding their way inside the coat as he leaned in, their foreheads touching. His voice, soft and slightly rough, broke the silence. “Is the coat keeping you warm? You seem quite fond of it” His hands gently circled her waist, the touch light through the fabric of her shirt.

Viflen Melissa instinctively leanéd back, he drew her closer again.

In that moment, Melissa acknowledged the turmoil within her.

Maybe it was her clouded mood or the lingering effects of the alcohol, but she found herself willing to surrender to the moment.

was fervent, a

shared history, needed no words. Melissa, without hesitation, embraced him, her voice

their advance. Together, they made their way to a nearby luxury hotel, Melissa's form nestled

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the room key in hand, they entered the

her head on his shoulder, her

him, inquired softly, “Should we head to my apartment or return to the villa?” Melissa, her resolve clear, brushed a lock of hair from her face

reached

unlocking the door, his earlier fervor gave way to caution. “Do you need to check in with Julie? 'm going to shower first” Melissa agreed,