Chapter 304 Midnight Walks

Ella

The night’s party was in full swing. Animated chatter, effervescent laughter, and the rhythmic beats of a tropical playlist harmonized with the yacht’s steady rock. The energy was intoxicating.

Amidst the glow of string lights, the centerpiece was the opulent, aqua pool. It glowed like an oasis amidst the vast expanse of the open sea, shimmering invitingly under the night sky.

The initial shock of the cool water sent tingles up my spine. Logan, ever the water enthusiast, took to it effortlessly, with strong, determined strokes.

Holding onto his shoulders, I felt the gentle pull of the water, laughing as he expertly navigated, taking me on a mini aquatic tour. The world seemed to blur, replaced by bubbles, muted laughter, and the serenity of being submerged.

Every so often, Logan would look back, checking on me, his eyes twinkling with mischief. Encased in the cool embrace of the pool, it felt as if the complexities of the world had melted away, replaced by the simple joy of the moment.

After what felt like an eternity, Logan guided us towards the pool’s edge. His strong arm looped under my knees while the other encased my back, effortlessly lifting me out of the water. The ease of the motion, combined with the intensity of his gaze, left me momentarily breathless.

“To the bar?” He suggested, brushing a wet strand of hair behind my ear before I had the chance to stop him. I nodded, grateful for the distraction. “Lead the way.”

Perched atop chrome stools, we faced an array of glinting bottles and gleaming glasses. The bartender, a woman with an intricate tattoo of a dolphin on her forearm, presented us with a vibrant cocktail menu.

“I’ll have the Midnight Tide,” Logan decided.

“And for you, miss?” The bartender’s gaze settled on me. “The same,” I replied. There was something about sharing a drink with Logan that felt right.

party wrapped around me, making me feel strangely elated. It was in this state of blissful distraction that I

Marina.

fiancee, with her auburn curls cascading down her back and a deep red dress that screamed attention. From the corner of my eye, I could feel her

to notice, I played the part of the girlfriend and leaned into Logan, laughing at something he said, even though the weight of Marina’s gaze prickled at my skin. I hoped that by appearing engaged in our conversation, she’d turn her attention

party frenzy to a

shot Logan a hopeful glance. “Think you can take me home now?” Before he could respond,

was smooth, but there was a hint of mischief

of our situation began to sink in, the yach’s gentle rock suddenly felt much more pronounced. “You… want us to

hint of something unreadable behind his voice. “The docks are far behind us.

Ella. It would be better

over at Logan with disdain, but softened almost immediately upon seeing the look in his eyes. He was almost pleading with me, and it reminded me of our discussion at the event earlier.

said, nodding hesitantly.

settled then. I’ll show you to

the best guest rooms on the yacht; or perhaps they were all like this. The room was huge, with a full en suite bathroom, jacuzzi, and flatscreen TV. There was even a minibar off

right in its center sat

this, Ella,” Logan began once we were alone, running a hand through his tousled hair. “He does believe that we’re a

was still nestled within. If we were going to be spending the night on this yacht, I wanted to be

for a moment. “I’ll

have

immediate offer warmed me a little.

makeshift bed for himself using a couple of throw cushions and a blanket. Watching him, I

to freshen up,” I finally said, indicating the

my direction. Once I was finished in the luxurious shower, I wrapped a towel

I caught his gaze, I felt an unspoken understanding

said just as he passed. “I didn’t pack any overnight

sigh, he pulled his t-shirt-which he had been wearing under his tuxedo all night-off over his head and handed it to me. As he

I said as I tentatively took the shirt. A slight smirk grew on Logan’s lips. “Unless you plan on

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