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Chapter 115: Wrapped in Moonlight and Trust-1
“You’re completely mine now,” Damien whispered, his lips brushing her hair. “No going back.”
Maya’s chest heaved, her body still trembling against his. She pressed her face into his shoulder, arms wrapping around him tightly. “I don’t want anyone else… only you. Please don’t ever let me go.” Her lips brushed against his collarbone, a soft, contented sigh escaping as she surrendered completely, melting into him.
Damien kissed her softly before settling beside her. “I will never,” he vowed, his voice low but certain as he drew her against his chest. She melted into him, her hand splayed over his heartbeat, her face tucked into the warmth of his body. Exhaustion tugged at her, but the small, contented sigh that slipped from her lips told him everything-she had given him not just her body, but all of herself.
“I’ll prepare a warm bath for you,” he murmured, fingers brushing through her damp hair. “It’ll help relax your muscles.”
Her only response was a sleepy hum of trust.
Within minutes, he had her in his arms again, carrying her effortlessly to the steaming bath. She sank back against him with a soft moan of relief, eyelids fluttering closed as the warm water cradled her. Damien pressed a tender kiss to her temple, his voice low and reverent. “I love you, Maya.”
She was already asleep before the words fully registered.
He held her close, watching her chest rise and fall, guarding her even in dreams. She was his -completely, irrevocably-and nothing in this world could ever take her away.
After some time, Damien noticed the water had started to cool. He gently eased himself out of the tub, drying himself quickly before reaching for a thick, soft towel.
Carefully, he wrapped Maya in the towel, patting her skin dry with deliberate, tender strokes, making sure every inch of her was warm. Once she was fully dry, he carried her back to the bedroom, laying her gently on the bed. He made sure the quilt covered her, cocooning her in softness and warmth.
Sliding in beside her, he simply watched her for a long moment, mesmerized by the gentle rise and fall of her chest, the soft curve of her lips, the peaceful expression on her face. He reached up, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear, then leaned down to press a soft, lingering kiss to her temple. His warm breath brushed her ear as he whispered, “Goodnight, love.”
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Damien rose quietly, careful not to disturb Maya, and stepped out onto the deck. The warm night air carried the subtle scent of salt from the ocean, mingled with the sweetness of tropical flowers. Crickets chirped in the distance, and the gentle rustle of palm leaves swayed in the breeze, accompanied by the faint whisper of waves against the shore.
He lifted his phone to his ear, the soft hum of the island night wrapping around him as he dialed. The call connected immediately. “Is everything ready? I want it done before sunrise,” he said, his voice low and controlled.
He ended the call and lowered the phone, eyes scanning the serene night. Moonlight shimmered across the water, reflecting off the gentle waves, while stars dotted the sky like scattered diamonds. Damien tightened his jaw, thoughts heavy. “I won’t let anyone destroy what’s ours. This has to end… and soon.”
Not long after, Damien returned, moving with quiet precision so as not to disturb her. He slid back onto the bed beside her, letting his fingers brush against her skin as he eased his arm beneath her. Drawing her close, he pressed her gently against his chest, feeling the soft warmth of her body against his.
For a long moment, he simply held her, inhaling the familiar scent of her hair, listening to the even rhythm of her breathing. The world outside-the ocean waves, the night air, the faint rustle of leaves-faded into nothing.
Settling in, Damien let the quiet of the night and her gentle heat envelop him. His eyelids grew heavy, and finally, with her tucked securely against him, he dozed off, guarding her in the cocoon of their shared warmth.
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