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.

a dance of lips and

was low as he looked into her eyes. “What's next for us?” Their understanding of one another's intentions, shaped by their shared history, needed no words. Melissa, without hesitation, embraced him, her voice a whisper, “Let's find somewhere private.” “Are you certain?” Marcus sealed their intentions with another prolonged ki's, offering Melissa a

in indulgence, never once asking him to halt their advance. Together, they made their way to a nearby luxury hotel, Melissa's form nestled

curious, tried to glimpse

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key in hand, they entered the elevator, the

rested her head on his shoulder, her breaths

a gentleness that was rare for him, inquired softly, “Should we head to my apartment or return to the villa?” Melissa, her resolve

reached their

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