Rozens POV Chapter 15 The morning sunlight filtered through the ivory curtains , casting a soft golden hue over the room . I stirred slowly , eyes fluttering open to the sound of Jasmines gentle breathing beside me . Her face , half buried in the pillow , looked so peaceful so real that for a second , I feared it was a dream . But when I reached out and my fingers brushed against her bare shoulder , warm and soft , I knew this was reality . She was here . She was mine . I turned on my side and just looked at her for a moment . Her lashes fluttered slightly in her sleep , her hair spread out like ink over the white sheets . She looked … content . And I realized that this this quiet moment was something I never thought Id have again . Not after Mina . Her name still left a bitter taste in my mouth . Once upon a time , I thought she was the one . My childhood friend . My first love . The girl I planned a future with until she betrayed me . She didnt just fall in love with someone else ; she threw away everything we built like it meant nothing . I remembered the numbness I felt for months , the walls I built after . I told myself love was an illusion . That loyalty was a myth . And that Id never let anyone close again . But then came Jasmine . Unexpected . Reckless , even , when she barged into my bar asking for a contract marriage like it was a business deal . I thought she was insane . And maybe she was but I was too intrigued to say no . And now , here we were . I brushed a stray strand of hair from her face and smiled . Of all the insane things Ive done , marrying her was the only one I didnt regret . She made me feel something again . At first , it was annoyance . Then fascination . Then curiosity . And before I realized it , I was craving her laughter , her fire , even her silence . She had become the calm to the storm inside me . I leaned down and pressed a kiss to her temple . Youve ruined me , Mrs. Blackwood , I whispered . In a good way … Carefully , I slid out of bed , making sure not to wake her . I pulled on a shirt , padded down to the kitchen , and started brewing coffee . I glanced at the marble countertop and imagined her perched there like she usually did , teasing me while I cooked . A grin tugged at my lips . While the eggs sizzled and the bread toasted , my mind went to less pleasant things . He still hadnt stopped . My team informed me of a few sightings , too close for comfort . Hed been trying to contact Jasmine emails , fake invitations , and once even a bouquet delivered anonymously to her project site . Jasmine didnt know . I made sure of that . She Chapter 14 60 % 19:28 Fri , 18 Apr didnt need to . I had already pulled some strings to shut those paths down . Security was tightened . My legal team was on standby . And if Thomas dared to cross any lines , Id make sure he regretted it . I also handled her sister Amber and also her family just to make sure they wouldnt do anything to hurt her again . Not on my watch . Jasmine was mine . She chose me . And Id burn down the world before letting anyone hurt her . I heard soft footsteps behind me , and I turned just in time to see Jasmine rubbing her eyes , walking into the kitchen in one of my shirts one that hung too big on her but made her look ten times more beautiful . Youre up , I said , softening . She yawned . You left me alone . I smirked and handed her a cup of coffee . Just for breakfast . Im not going anywhere . She took a sip , leaning against the counter . You always this domestic ? Only for my wife . She raised a brow . I thought this was still no strings attached ? I walked over , placing the plate on the table . Well , the strings are tangled now . Might as well enjoy the knot . She chuckled and took a seat . Youre cheesy . And yet , youre still here . We shared breakfast , laughing quietly , brushing against each other too long to be accidental . It was natural now the closeness . I didnt have to pretend , and neither did she . After we finished eating , I stood up and offered her my hand . Come with me . She tilted her head . Where ? A honeymoon . She blinked . Now ? I figured we owed ourselves one . We skipped that part when we were pretending this was all fake . She hesitated . I dont have anything packed . Ill take care of everything . Just say yes . She stared at me for a beat , then nodded slowly . Where are we going ? Thats a surprise . Her lips curved . Do I get to bring a bikini ? I narrowed my eyes . If you do , Im not letting anyone else look at you . She laughed , standing on her toes to kiss my cheek . Possessive much ? Only when it comes to you . 19:28 Fri , 18 Apr I meant it . ར ..60 % As she went to pack , I walked over to the side table and checked my messages updates from my security team . Thomas had been seen near one of her research sites yesterday . I sent a quick reply . Handle it quietly . Make sure he doesnt get within ten feet of her again . I stared at the message for a moment before locking my phone . This was my life now . Not boardrooms or empty estates or broken hearts . But waking up next to Jasmine , making her laugh , protecting her , loving her even when I didnt say it out loud . I had been cold for so long I forgot what warmth felt like . She brought it back . When she returned with her bags , she looked at me with a hesitant smile . Youre really taking me away ? Only for a few days . I thought you had meetings . Id cancel the world if it meant more time with you . Her cheeks flushed . Youre dangerous when you talk like that . I grinned , walking over and brushing my knuckles down her cheek . Thats because its the truth . And as we stepped out of the estate , bags in hand and hearts slightly lighter , I realized something simple , undeniable : I was in love with her . Completely . And I wasnt going to let her go . Not ever . Audrey's biggest regret? A one-night stand with Floyd, her secret love for eight years. Despite his arranged marriage and his family's troubles, he kept rescuing her. She thought she was just a fling,...