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.

him a playful scowl. "You

deeper. It was a subtle sign he was trying

she looked, did not pick up on the hidden meaning in his words and asked, "What's wrong,

"You're my biggest challenge!"

to softly pat Noelle's head before pulling her close. "You're so amazing. I 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 other

sweet words. Did he not realize

gem cradled in his hands, and it made her feel like

a bit. His voice was

giggled, tilting her head back to look at him. She wrapped her arms