My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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“I told you, we’re not going home,” Marcus said curtly. “You and I are far from fine. We’re not going anywhere until we deal with this.”

After several tense minutes on the road, Marcus and Valerie arrived at the St. Regis Eterna. Marcus had already reserved a suite. Going home wasn’t an option–not after the events of the day. He had already scared Serenity with his behavior; he wouldn’t risk the same happening with John.

As they stepped out of the car, Valerie caught sight of the hotel and felt a small wave of relief. A public place meant Marcus was more likely to restrain himself. Heated arguments didn’t go unnoticed in places like this.

“Let’s go,” Marcus said curtly, helping her out of the car.

Valerie noticed his grip was less forceful now, and as they entered the hotel, his demeanor seemed to shift slightly. He held her hand as they walked to the front desk, retrieved the key, and headed to the suite. The room was beautiful, as always when Marcus made reservations.

Once inside, Valerie hesitated. Marcus seemed calmer now, removing his jacket and tie, rolling up the sleeves of his shirt. He poured himself a drink, then poured her a glass of wine and handed it to her.

“Marcus, I don’t feel like drinking tonight,” Valerie said softly, her exhaustion clear. “I just want to take a bath and go to bed.”

for argument. “We had a bad day, Valerie. Tomorrow we’ll talk when we’re

began, her voice tinged with unease

him before. The Marcus she knew had always been composed, caring, and steady. This man in front of her was

said, his voice dropping, though the tension in it remained. “Like you were with Maximus, just talking. Isn’t

was no way to resolve

Marcus. In a few long strides, he caught up to

you won’t sit with me for a drink, then I know something else we can do,”

into anything she didn’t want. She cried as he kissed her exposed skin,

Valerie pleaded through

off the bed and onto the floor. Scrambling to her feet, she grabbed her clothes and bolted for the bathroom.

she opened the door. To her relief, Marcus was standing by the window, now fully dressed, his back to her. He turned slowly to face her, his

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