“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.”

Enter title…

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.

shared

fading into insignificance.

his gaze

head

her gaze hazy yet stunningly clear, “I can’t

I’m a bridesmaid.”

glanced at the bouquet in her hands

married too. Your show’s wrapped, and I’ve started

it? I don’t want to wait for warmer weather—I’m dying

in

her lashes, “Wait just a bit longer.

Estelle looked up, “my grandfather and mentor came too.

take you to

surprised,

it

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

“Then let’s go now, and I’ll pay

visit later!”

out from his

her exposed shoulders and

flaring up within

that was a fire he couldn’t unleash—not

sighed, draping his coat over her and taking her

the feast.

confidently, his tall figure clad in black,

now served as their

other esteemed

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