Chapter 1652:

“Please, gentler,” she breathed, her voice trembling. “You’re being too intense.”

His eyes softened as he gazed at her. “I missed you desperately, sweetie. The thought of losing you…” His voice cracked with raw emotion. “Do you know what that did to me?”

The vulnerability in his words struck Elyse speechless.

She realized she’d never asked about his feelings during that harrowing moment when the fighter jet hung above them like death’s shadow, ready to strike at any instant.

Since her recovery, he had maintained such a steady, unshakeable presence that she’d forgotten he too could be haunted by the fear of losing her.

A bittersweet ache filled her heart as she reached up, wrapping her arms around his neck. “I missed you too,” she smiled, her eyes glistening. “That day on stage, all I wanted was to find you, to feel safe in your embrace. That’s when I truly understood—you’re my anchor in this world.”

adoration. “And you’re mine,” he whispered, his voice thick with

she murmured,

he promised, “I’ll make this night unforgettable for

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find Jayden’s head heavy on her chest. She sucked in a breath and

made him stir. Instead of loosening his grip, his arms tightened

suffocating, like a python tightening its hold. Grabbing a handful of his hair, she huffed, “No wonder

in deeper, a contented sigh escaping him. “Mmm, you’re way better than

her voice muffled against him. “But I’m two seconds away from losing

happy last night, though? You kept saying no, but every time I tried to pull away, you clung to me

as she covered her hand over his mouth. “I did not! Don’t be

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