Reckless Marriage Unyielding Love

Chapter 54

Carlos's gaze deepened, and Mikayla realized her coat was still unzipped. It was winter sleepwear with nothing underneath. This was the first time she had shown so much to a man, even though she had dated Jaxon before, they had never gotten intimate

Mikayla pulled her coat together. "Isn't the wedding still a while away?"

"I missed you! So I couldn't help but come back, Carlos said

Mikayla was getting used to it: Carlos never kept his feelings for her hidden "Are you leaving again?" she asked.

Carlos took her hand and gently pulled her into his arms. "I leave tomorrow" He still had wedding details to manage. Smelling the

e tobacco on his clothes and hearing he was leaving again. Mikayla felt a void in her heart.

TII be back as soon as possible. Don't worry about the wedding. El make sure everything is perfect for you" Feeling Mikayla's emotion, Carlos tightened his grip. The floral scent lingering on Mikayla from her bath wafted into his heart. Even through the layers of clothing, he could feel her well-proportioned figure, almost driving him restless.

"I can help prepare for the wedding if you're busy," Mikayla offered.

"You don't need to worry about these things. Just take care of yourself, and on the day of the wedding, hand yourself over to me Carlos pulled back slightly, and his throat tightened at the sight of Mikayla biting her lips cutely. His body grew hot, and he almost couldn't control himself

He looked away and changed the subject, pulling out a beautifully wrapped gift box from the passenger seat. "I came back in a hurry and didn't bring much, but I did have this for you."

"Can I open it?" This was the first time Carlos had given Mikayla a gift, so she was looking forward to it

With Carlos' permission, Mikayla untied the golden ribbon and opened the box.

embroidered irises, which symbolized unity and progress together. There was also a pair of white leather gloves with a ring of

the real thing. One set had been reserved by a queen for her daughter's wedding. Mikayla was

Carlos asked.

don't like it

head. In the past, even the simplest gift from Jaxon would have excited her. But this, this moved her deeply because of Carlos's

"Carlos," she called.

gray

Inet thers.

wasn't looking to touch on emotions anymore, she

should I be good to if not you?

of falling into the same trap. Jaxon had sweet-talked her before, but with Carlos, her heart

"Carlos, I met Deidre at

She and I may be friends, comrades, but we can never

believe you,"

your heart. Don't be afraid," Carlos said, his voice soothing and

get heavier against him, Carlos realized

whispered. She's asleep?' he thought, glancing at the time. It was

at the screen. Carefully, he laid the sleeping Mikayla down on the back seat, covering her with

he had seen her peaceful sleeping face. He couldn't help but kiss her forehead softly. After a brief pause, he

cigarette and took a drag before dialing

only a small bit of useful footage Josiah replied. He was instructed to contact him immediately if there was any news about the

smoke ring escaped from Carlos' thin lips as he narrowed his eyes slightly. The swirling