“Everything wrapped up there?”

“Pretty much. I came straight here after the flight. Lucky I made it on time.”

“Jonathan,” Estelle murmured, sinking into his embrace, “I’ve missed you so

much!”

His breath hitched at her words, the chill of his soul warming in an instant, the

irritation and anger he had felt melting away.

She had that power over him—a single sentence could soothe him entirely.

He dipped his head to kiss her forehead, his voice deep and husky, “I’ve missed

you too. Terribly.”

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His fervent lips traced a path down her fair, translucent cheek, seeking hers in a

passionate kiss.

Forced to tilt her head and lean back against the wall, Estelle responded with

equal ardor.

As dusk fell, the castle lights twinkled on one by one, the garden party growing

louder and more jubilant.

the castle’s shadow, the two shared a

fading into insignificance.

away, his gaze locked on her.

head back,” he

yet stunningly clear, “I can’t leave

I’m a bridesmaid.”

the bouquet in her

too. Your show’s wrapped, and

don’t want to wait for

in a wedding

lowered her lashes, “Wait just a

looked up, “my grandfather and mentor

you

Jonathan was surprised,

it seem too

tilted back, “My mentor isn’t oldfashioned. He won’t mind these details,

the air, “Then let’s go now, and I’ll

visit later!”

nodded, stepping out from his embrace,

frowned at her exposed shoulders and neck,

flaring up within

that was a fire he couldn’t

and taking her hand

the feast.

confidently, his tall figure clad in black, he led Estelle past

now

the other esteemed guests

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