The luxurious rooms and opulent decorations blur collectively as I seek for any signal of her. However even in my concern, the reminiscences of the way it felt to have her shut—the electrical energy between us, the overwhelming ardour… My coronary heart aches with the depth of all of it.

I can’t shake the sensation that she wants me simply as a lot as I would like her. My appeal and confidence surge ahead, pushing me to seek out her and reassure her that no matter doubts or fears she could have are unfounded. Willpower etches itself into each fiber of my being—I received’t lose her now, not after we’ve barely begun to discover what we may very well be collectively.

All of a sudden, I catch sight of her standing close to the lounge window. The moonlight bathes her in an ethereal glow, making her appear to be an angel who has wandered too removed from heaven. As I strategy her, the pull between us is plain, magnetic. It’s as if our souls acknowledge one another, drawn collectively by one thing higher than ourselves.

“Spencer,” I breathe whereas touching her shoulder, aid washing over me on the sight of her secure and sound. “What occurred? I awakened, and also you had been gone.”

She hesitates, her inexperienced eyes flickering with emotion as they meet mine. “I couldn’t sleep,” she admits softly. “I wanted some air, and I simply… I don’t know, Percival. Every little thing feels so intense.”

“Hey,” I say gently, taking her hand and giving it a reassuring squeeze. “It’s okay to be scared. That is new territory for each of us, however I promise you, Spencer, I’m on this with you.”

She nods, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

“As we stated, let’s take this one step at a time,” I counsel. My face simply an inch from hers. Pulling her into my arms for a comforting embrace. “We’ll determine it out as we go, and if it will get an excessive amount of, we are able to all the time pause and catch our breaths. Okay?”

As we stand there, wrapped up in one another’s heat, I really feel the burden of her fears starting to dissolve. The irresistible pull between us is stronger than ever, binding us nearer in our willpower to face no matter challenges could lie forward.

“Okay,” I really feel her lips shifting towards my chest. The sensation is sort of magical.

Chapter Twenty-Six

Spencer

I’m standing on the shore, staring on the horizon because the waves crash round me. I can really feel the sand between my toes and the ocean breeze on my face, however all I can take into consideration is Percival. The person has taken up residence not solely on the opposite aspect of the mattress but in addition in my ideas. My coronary heart races as I recall his charming smile and the arrogance that appears to radiate from him.

“Spencer! You prepared for this?” He touches my shoulder, interrupting my inside turmoil. He’s grinning like just a little child, excited to share his world with me. I shake my head barely, making an attempt to regain my focus. “Yeah, let’s do it,” I reply with pressured enthusiasm.

We board the non-public yacht, ready only for us, and my abdomen churns. Not from seasickness, however from the uncertainty of what lies forward. I remind myself to maintain my distance, to guard my coronary heart from somebody so unpredictable.

“Belief me, you’re gonna love this!” Percival exclaims as we set sail. His expression is crammed with pleasure, however I ponder if there’s an ulterior motive behind his actions. I shut my eyes, taking in a deep breath of salty air, and attempt to clear my ideas.

“Look, Spencer!” Percival factors in direction of the water. I transfer my eyes to see a pod of whales breaking the floor, their majestic tails flipping gracefully as they dive again into the depths. For a second, my worries are forgotten, changed by the sheer awe of witnessing these magnificent creatures up shut.

Percival is standing shut sufficient that I can really feel his heat breath on my cheek. I keep nonetheless, unable to discover a solution to cope with the feelings swelling inside me. We watch the whales proceed their dance, their highly effective our bodies gliding effortlessly by means of the water.

“Thanks,” I signal, my palms as sluggish because the sway of the waves crashing on the yacht. Percival turns to face me, his eyes looking mine for one thing I can’t fairly determine. “You’re welcome, Spencer,” he replies with a delicate smile, and my coronary heart flutters involuntarily.

As we proceed our non-public whale-seeing tour, Percival goes above and past to create an unforgettable sensory expertise. He describes every species of whale we encounter, their distinctive behaviors and calls, portray a vivid image that fills within the gaps left by my listening to loss. Every phrase he speaks sends a shiver down my backbone, additional blurring the road between warning and need.

I flip away from him, making an attempt to regain management of my feelings as we make our manner again to shore. I’m grateful for this magical expertise, however I’m feeling like I’m dropping myself within the unknown depths of Percival Hills. And I’m unsure if I can belief myself to swim again to the floor.

We spend the remainder of the morning whale-watching, however all too quickly, Percival declares that it’s time to move again to shore. As we strategy the dock, a way of loss invades me because the whales fade into the gap.

“Spencer,” Percival says as soon as we’ve disembarked, “I’ve one other shock for you.”

“One other?” I reply, skeptical however secretly curious.

“Belief me, you’ll like it. I’m taking you for a night out.”

“Actually?” I ask, stunned by the extravagance of his plans. “That sounds… actually fancy.”

“Solely the very best for you,” he replies with a heat smile, and I return it regardless of my lingering apprehensions about the place this present day would possibly lead.

“Welcome again,” a lady greets us as we enter the luxurious rental residence. She stands subsequent to a gleaming rack of attire that appear to shimmer with every delicate motion. Every one is extra beautiful than the final, and I really feel just a little overwhelmed.

“Spencer, meet Marissa,” Percival introduces us. “She’ll provide help to select the right gown for tonight.”

“What?” My fingers fly, making an attempt to type the phrase. My plan was to put on the brand new denims I purchased throughout my expedition with Gianna. That is an excessive amount of. Method an excessive amount of.

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