Sapphire's POVEric and I arrived at Malibu, California after a 7-hour long flight in his private jet. By the time we got here, it was almost 5:30am. I was exhausted during our flight, fatigue clung to me like a stubborn shadow that I had no idea how or when I had dozed off. I was surprised to wake up in Eric's arms and he refused to let me go. He carried me all the way to our ride and sat with me in the backseat while a chauffeur drove us to our destination.The ride there was silent and I peered through the window of the car, taking in the view of the city. The last time I was here in Los Angeles, I was barely 8 and I remembered coming with my mum but the reason, I had long forgotten.It wasn't very bright outside yet I didn't tear my gaze from the view. It was a lot better staring out the window than having to just sit awkwardly and making sure I avoided Eric's eyes – which I was doing, of course.However, I glanced at him for a moment but I wasn't expecting to find his eyes fixed
Sapphire's POVThe revelation hit me like a tidal wave and I couldn't believe what I had just read. Realizing that Eric had been with Sophia the entire night, I felt a stinging pain. The water from the shower continued to run and so did a million questions in my mind. Was Sophia here at this resort as well? What the hell was she doing here? Was she the one who had called him the previous day? And if she was, why did Eric feel the need to lie about it to my face?Why did he decide to make a fool out of me? Why did he bring me all the way here on some dumb honeymoon since he was going to mess around with her? How could he bring me to this place and bring that woman here as well? Why the hell was I forced here in the first place?I stood there frozen, still clutching Eric's phone and staring at it. I was unable to tear my gaze away. It was so bad, I read the text over and over again. My mind raced, trying to process the information. None of this seemed to make sense. I darted my gaze to
Sapphire's POVEric called out to me but I didn't stop. I continued to walk away from him, ignoring his demand. He got to where I was and grabbed my arm, forcefully turning me to face him. His grip was tight, and his eyes bore into mine with anger."You can't just walk away whenever you feel like it," he spat.I glared at him, pulling my arm free from his grasp. Surprisingly, I did it in one swift motion. "Watch me," I shot back.Without another word, I stormed out of the room and down the stairs, my heart beating fast and my mind in a whirlwind like a storm tearing through a fragile landscape, leaving emotional debris in its wake. Eric's words echoed in my head, each one feeling like a stab to the heart. I couldn't believe what I had just heard. And even worse, I couldn't believe what I was feeling right now.My chest tightened as if invisible hands were squeezing my heart and my heartbeat quickened even more. There was a sudden ache within, deep and unyielding and it was somewhat of
Sapphire's POVI watched intently as the doctor examined Eric's wound in his chest and checked his vitals, fear gripping my body whole like a vice. We were back at the villa, with Eric laying on the bed and me sitting next to him. It was only thanks to the security guard who was nearby at the beach that I could bring Eric here soon. I had been screaming frantically as I watched Eric lay flat on the sand, his face contorted with pain. My screams had caught the attention of the guard."Help me! "Please, help me! My husband has been shot!" I had found myself crying out, my trembling hands covered in Eric's blood.The bullet hadn't left much of a gaping hole in his chest yet his blood seeped out in small streams, staining his shirt until it was soaked. I'd heard my own heartbeat pounding in my ears and I'd felt my entire body shivering. It'd prompted the guard to run towards me and kneel down, trying to get control of the situation."We need to get him to the villa immediately," he'd said
Sapphire's POV"Well?" I peered at Eric who was just staring blankly at me, making no move to give me an answer. "Please tell me. I need to know! Why did you take that bullet for me?"Eric's stoic expression didn't change but I could see the wheels turning in his head and a glint of emotion betraying him in his eyes. He was trying to come up with an answer but it was clear to see that he was struggling. He gripped the covers on the bed and glanced away, shifting uncomfortably on the bed as though he was grappling with his own thoughts. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, he spoke."You're my wife. And whether it's a contract or not, I take my responsibilities seriously. And in that moment, my responsibility was to protect you.""You didn't have to, Eric. You didn't have to do it," I said, shaking my head and shutting my eyes for a while."Of course I had to. I brought you here and it's my responsibility to take care of you at all times. I'm your husband regardless of what we bo
Sapphire's POV I was left speechless by all that Eric said. I didn't know how to react or what to say. I opened my mouth to speak, to express myself but no words came out. My tongue failed me. All I could do was look into his eyes in hopes that my own eyes would reveal to him what I didn't have the guts to.I was in love with this man and after what he did for me, my feelings for him intensified. If there was anyway I had doubts about what I felt for him, if I ever thought I had been mistaking infatuation for love, then this single act of selflessness Eric had displayed for my sake, without me having to ask, had erased them all and had secured his place in my heart."Thank you," I choked out, a tear sliding down my cheek. "Thank you for saving me."Eric reached for my face and cupped my cheek. With his thumb, he wiped the tear off my face and stroked my cheek. "You don't look so good when you cry."I forced a smile and leaned against him, careful to graze his wound. Eric wrapped his
Sapphire's POVEric's grip around my waist tightened in response and he kissed me harder, sucking on my lip. He snaked his hands around my lower back and caressed it while I tilted my head from side to side in the rhythm of our kiss. Eric pushed his body against me and clawed at my dress. His hand slithered inside and greeted my bare back. I flinched as I felt a sudden quiver spark through me. His hand stroked my skin while the other one cupped my face.I caught Eric's shirt and tugged at it. I moved my hands to his hair and clutched it. Eric increased the pace and started kissing me with more fervid passion and urgency. Fuck, I couldn't take it anymore. I wanted him so badly. I desperately needed him. I didn't care about what I was doing or cared to worry about the future. All I knew was that I wanted nothing more than to have Eric.Eric began to massage my breasts carefully and then roughly. He slipped his hand underneath my dress and got a hold of my nipple. His forefinger drew cir
Sapphire's POVWith his eyes never peeling off mine, Eric slowly ripped off his pants and his boxers, his hard cock springing free. He was now completely naked and the sight of him made me wet all over again. I had said it before and I had no problem saying it again—this man was a work of art, his body was sculpted to perfection. I had sucked in a loud breath as soon as I got to see his hard, thick, long cock in all its glory. His shaft was throbbing and leaking pre-cum, his eyes dark with an obsession for me as though he could see only me. And I loved it.Eric kicked off his pants on the floor and walked closer to me, his eyes not leaving my naked body. He climbed on top of me, his muscular, tattooed body hovering above my slender frame. Then he captured my lips with his and kissed me hard, his tongue plundering my mouth with the same fervour as before. I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him closer, so desperate to feel his warm skin against mine.He broke our kiss and straighte