Chapter 9
Estood there, my astonishment growing as the crowd of people outside continued to flash their cameras in our direction. Despite the chaos on the other side of the glass, Alec never released me: His hand remained firmly on my hip, and be gazed at paparazzi with an ale of felped confusion. While his expression hinted at a trace of amusement, he did well to keep it hidden.
Daniel’s vote pieced through the noise, his anger evident as he shouted, “I should be in there!” His words were somewhat muffled, drowned out by the security personnel holding him back and the barrier of glass separating un
Turning my attention to Mec, 1 put on a se, though my heart was racing L’afford to let
of the media twist this situation into something scandalous. “What di you do?” I inquired,
my voice carrying an undertone of emocis
Alec responded costly, his hands testing pemily on my waist as he held me close. “Well, he wanted to see you, sal invited him here,” he explained with a touch of mischief in his eyes.
My panic began to resurface. “Are you crazy? the can prove that now,” 1 protested, envisning the headlines and allegations of infidelity that might arise from this
reluts have all vanished,” and leaned over in capture my hand, bringing it to his lips
My thoughts then shifted to the paparazzi. “What about the paparazzi?” questioned, wondering if all of this was part of Alec’s calculated plan
“I called in a faves. I’m making sure this man won’t make a fool out of you,” alor eplied, leading me further away from the gathering behind the glass while keeping me securely by his side. “But prople will think he’s still into me even after marriage,” I whispered, locking up at Alec
He were a self–assured smirk and shrugged nonchalantly. “Exactly, I’m eliminating every chance of him trying to badmouth you to the media.
| won’t too sure what he’s getting from this marriage but he’s going way out of his place to make sure everything runs smoothly all for my comfort. Grateful for Aler’s efforts, I whispered
His response was a playful wink. “You’re welcome, wife”
“Can we please have a word? Please?” one of the paparazzi pleaded as they managed to slip past security, following us persistently.
“sta’am, thus in our honeymoon, and we wish to be left alone in peace just for these few days,” Alec responded curtly, his tone leaving no room for argument
1 chimed in, eager to emphasize our desire for privacy,” be open to any interview after our honeymoon.”
Despite our pleas, the paparazzi continued to pester us. It was only when security stepped in and ducibly removed him that we were finally free from their intrusion
100m.” Alec suggested, his protective instincts kicking in
I nodded in agreement and trailed behind Alec as we made our way to put Loom. We were assured that the security team had thoroughly cleared the area before we proceeded. To make
ends for the earlier breach of our privacy, the manager promised to send us two hot chocolates as a gesture of goodwill, not knowing it was Alse’s own doing that get the paparazzi here.
Alec swiped his key card to unlock the dose and courteously held it open for me. Upon entering our suite, I couldn’t help but be captivated by its charm. Our luggage had already been neatly placed by the door. The room was adorne with an inviting L–shaped navy couch, complete with a cosy blanket, and a television situated in front of it.
As continued to explore, my eyes landed on the intricate details that bathed life into our cabin. A small kitchenette seemed to be thoughtfully stocked, which alec was currently itnestigating Imoved past him and couldn’t help but let out a contented sigh as I caught sight of the bedroom,
I was positioned against the glass wall, which extended from the tip of the room, following the triangular shape down to the floor. This design allowed us to enjoy the breathtaking new of the matter Wonderland outside Strings of fairy Eghts adored the rooms, casting a warm and inviting glow. On a nearby tray, I spotted a selection of chocolate–covered strawberries, toweli had been artfully arranged into the shape of swans. Of course, there were rose petali per outly scattered throughout the room, adding a touch of romance to the ambiance I ventured in the dresser and noticed a selection of more intimate items, including handcuffs, condoms, and even lubricant, discreetly placed there to ensure our comfort and enjoyment during out honeymoon..
“Well, mut sawkwood “admitted with a gris, placing the packet of rondom back in its basher.
frouldn’t help but continue with the playful boter, saying, “Oh, are they too big
Aler’s response couple the off paid, “Quite frankly, the opposite,” he replied, his amusement evident. He wasn’t one bit offended or angry with me.” But you wouldn’t lie to find out, would you?” the shrugged causally, taking off his jacket
“At least that’s what my exes told me.
sexes was unsettling to me. Who exactly were his exes? don’t even member
him during
Myteeling turnedio a more experatedtone and muttered, “Get lost.” The thought of him and his exes w
As far continged to undies, Laps by layer, I watched with a mix of fascination and annoyance. He discarded his clothes and he was only in his pants and a snug–fitting polypropylene long- slurred stajni that left anny little notter imagination. I expected him to stop there, but to my astonishment, his fingers looped through his belt buckle, and he began to undo it. My jaw dropped the have no sana!
“Why the hell are you aripping in front of me?” I
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yeye and the lips of los cans. His piercing due eyes remained locked on mine, momentarily distracting me as I noted the subtle flecks of green within them.
insported his rather audicions actions. The cold temperatu
catures outside had left a rosy tint on his cheeks
