The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Some people commanded attention without even trying, and Noelle was definitely one of those people.

Charles's eyes were dark and sparkling as he watched her, and he found himself breathing a little harder. Noelle felt someone watching her and turned to see him at the coatroom door, his gaze intense and focused on her.

Feeling her heart flutter, she nervously checked her outfit and asked, "What's up? Is there something wrong with what I'm wearing? What doesn't look good?"

She glanced at herself in the mirror again and twirled. Charles thought she looked like a magical fairy, and his breath stopped again. His gaze deepened, but he smiled, walked over to Noelle, and said, "You look great!"

He really meant it.

breath but still gave him a playful scowl. "You

said, his voice a bit deeper. It was a subtle sign he was trying to

not pick up on the hidden

"You're my biggest challenge!"

wish I could just watch you all day. I'd even pin you to my pocket so I could take you everywhere and no one else could see you." His voice grew softer. "Not even

a beat at his silly, sweet words. Did he

and it made her feel like she was his

bit. His voice

all!" Noelle giggled, tilting her head back to look at him. She wrapped her