Jonathan felt a bubble of laughter from Ella, and without hesitation, he rose and swept her into his embrace, his broad chest providing a comforting haven for her to lean against. His deep and resonant voice rumbled close to her ear. “Ella, I really am one lucky guy.”

“Mm?” Estelle looked up into his eyes.

His narrow gaze was intense as he looked back at her. “Just really lucky, that’s all.”

The corners of Estelle’s lips curved upward. “Me too.”

A feather-light sensation seemed to dance across Jonathan’s heart. He leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead, then to the tip of her pert nose, each touch tender and lingering.

After Xavier left, he made his way toward the parking lot. From a distance, he could hear the familiar sound of approaching voices.

“Adrian Chambers, hurry up, or the cake will melt!”

Norah Lamont’s voice, with its characteristic sweet lilt and playful tone, carried across the air.

Adrian caught up with long strides and took the cake from her hands with a blend of exasperation and indulgence in his voice. “With everything available right here, why did you bother to make a special trip for a cake.”

in all of J City,” Norah laughed. “I had to reserve it ten days

long

streetlight illuminated Norah’s

the girl opposite him, realizing it had

framed by a soft pink and white knitted scarf. Her dark eyes shone against her porcelain skin, and

exclaimed in surprise, “Mr.

nodded casually, “Just stopped

early? The banquet’s still

for me. I got things to take care of at my

a bright laugh, only to notice the strange look on Norah’s face. He nudged her gently with his arm. “What’s up? Don’t you

lips pursed and head bowed,

slightly, Xavier smiled and said, “It’s cold out there. You two better

Adrian’s farewell was cheerful

nodded and strode toward

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