Chapter 80

Chapter 80

Okay, I don't regret it anymore.

I practically launch myself into the jet, barely resisting the urge to sprint from one end to the other like a lunatic.

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The sheer size of it is enough to make my jaw unhinge. Private jets are supposed be small, right? Cozy? This thing could probably house an entire village and still have room for an in-flight spa.

"Are you seriously just standing there?" I whip around to glare at Enoch, who is leaning against the entrance, watching me with that lazy, amused smirk that makes me want to both slap him and kiss him senseless.

He lifts a brow. "I'm enjoying the show."

"Unbelievable," I mutter, turning back to the sheer insanity that is his jet. There's an actual lounge area. Plush leather seats, a bar that looks like it belongs in a five-star hotel, and-holy shit.

I yank open the fridge, expecting the usual sad airplane food, maybe some bottled water if I'm lucky. Instead, I'm greeted with an array of gourmet snacks, high-end champagne, and what has to be the most luxurious case of ice cream I've ever

seen.

I stare at it for a solid five seconds before turning to Enoch. "What the fuck is this?"

"A fridge," he answers dryly, stepping closer.

I gesture wildly. "No, this-this is rich people nonsense. Who the hell has a

selection of imported ice cream flavors on their jet?"

He hums, now directly behind me. "People who like ice cream?"

"Ugh," I groan, still not over it. "This is insane. You're insane."

I'm reaching for one of the tubs when a pair of strong arms wrap around my waist, yanking me back against a very solid, very warm body. A familiar one.

"Okay, that's enough exploring," Enoch mutters into my ear, his voice low and rough. "I require your attention."

I huff, still staring at the fridge. "I just need to process the fact that your freezer section is worth more than my entire life savings."

He buries his face in my neck, inhaling deeply, his grip on me tightening. "Taryn."

A shiver skates down my spine at the way he says my name-gritted, needy, full of that dangerous possessiveness that always,threatens to undo me. I exhale sharply. "Yeah?"

"Look at me."

I turn in his hold, my hands instinctively finding his chest, feeling the steady, heavy beat of his heart. His eyes burn into mine, dark forest and laced with something heady, something that makes my stomach flip.

My fingers skim up, tracing the sharp line of his jaw, feeling the faint stubble there. "You need to shave."

"You need to stop ignoring me." His hands slide lower, gripping my waist, thumbs stroking over my skin through my shirt.

I grin, dragging my nails lightly through his hair, watching his eyelids droop slightly

at the sensation. "I'll give you all the attention you want when we land."

His eyes narrow slightly, his hold on me tightening. "No."

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I blink. "No?"

register what the hell is happening, Enoch grips the back of my neck and crashes his mouth to mine, swallowing

my body pressed flush against his as his lips move against mine, firm and demanding, It takes me a second to catch up, but then I'm

against mine, sending a sharp jolt of

half protest, half encouragement, because this

finally break apart, we're both breathing heavily, foreheads resting against

enjoy every fucking second of this vacation," he murmurs, his lips

can fire back some witty remark, he hauls me up and over his shoulder

pound my fists weakly against

just chuckles, one hand resting dangerously close to my ass. "You can

later, little Omega. Right

www

www

my feet hit the stairs of

someone snatched a piece of paradise out of a dream

in the humid air, and the clearest, bluest water I have ever seen stretches out before me, so pristine it looks fake. The scent of salt and fresh greenery clings to the breeze, and the soft hum of the waves is

"Holy shit."

the sight to behold. His lips quirk

I breathe, my gaze flicking between

raises,

love." I spin in place, arms outstretched as the warm air brushes over my skin. "This

edge of the stairs, reeling me back against his chest. "I'd rather not start this trip by fishing you

him, my face

fucking ocean down if

Instead, I turn and make a break for it, rushing down the last steps and toward the villa where we're staying. The pathway is lined with glowing lanterns, the scent of tropical flowers thick in the air. The excitement in my chest bubbles over when the door

draped in soft, white linens. A bathroom with

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the water.

feels inviting

shoved into his pockets

"You like it?"

spin toward him, jaw still unhinged from the sheer opulence of the place. "Like it? Are you kidding? I'm

something in his eyes

off and move toward my suitcase. "We have to go swimming," I announce, unzipping it. "It'd be

fingers brush against something else. A notepad. My

My stomach drops.

reality slaps me

I brought it because Liam told me to. Because I

job to do. Because I'm supposed to be

shadow falls

that?" His voice is casual, but there's an edge to it, as

knows the answer. He can sense my

in my throat and plaster on a smile before glancing up at him. "To document

obviously.

all

not a lie.

laptop before he hums in acknowledgment, but I can tell he's not fully convinced. He doesn't press, though, and I don't give him the chance. I grab my bikini, shove the laptop

try to step past him, but his hand wraps

tracks. "No."

I blink. "No?"

his Nos

"I'm going to

shifts. My pulse

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