YSABELLE The whole ride down to the first floor was in total silence. The kids were already awake this morning and we were leaving the hospital today because Ronan said so.He doesn't trust the people who enter and exit this public place. I'm glad that the kids didn't remember about the abduction yesterday.As we exited the elevator, I was about to carry Ashley but he instead carried her while also carrying Ashton in his arms.Why is he so strong? The way he held me yesterday– Damn it.We ignored each other after what happened in the bathroom. Blood gushed through my face as I remembered how I clung to his body while pulling him harder on me.I groaned silently as I avoided my eyes on Ronan’s broad back while heading to his car.His bodyguard opened the passenger seat but I instead sat in the back seat, together with the nannies and the kids. It's too cramped but I don't have any choice.Ronan looked at me with confusion but I ignored it and attempted to sleep as I closed my eyes.Bu
YSABELLEI remained tight-lipped after Ronan teased me and waited for him to leave but I guess he wanted to join me in staring blankly at the moon above.Silence filled us as I leaned my arm on the railings, trying to ease my tension now that he was with me.Should I go back to my room?Suddenly, he handed me a can of beer. Where did this come from?“Thanks.”However, he gave me a non-alcoholic beer. What's the use of drinking this, then?I swallowed down my non-alcoholic drink with a frown while gazing at his own drink. Obviously, his beer is not alcohol-free.With a sigh, I let out my thoughts. Not about the beer.“What's your plan?”Now that he found out that Jacob is not his son, will he still continue looking for him? I mean… it might be difficult for him to let Jacob go.He remained silent for a few seconds before letting out his thoughts.“Authorities are after Candice, so I will leave her in their hands.”“Ja-Jacob?”His hand clenched around the canned beer. “I will take him w
YSABELLEMy brows furrowed at the black rectangular device that had a lot of buttons on it. I knew from the moment I laid my eyes on it that this was a device but I didn't know what kind of device it was.I was about to grab this thing when all of a sudden, the door opened, forcing me to hurriedly close the drawer.I gulped to see Connor walking inside the room with his eyes locked on his phone.Does he have two phones?I immediately walked slowly towards him. He stopped as soon as he felt my presence.“Hey, what brings you here?” He said, but I caught him glancing at his table before returning to mine.Was he hiding something over there? His eyes quivered when he glanced behind me.“I… I have to tell you something.”“What about it?”“Let's cancel the wedding.” My heart pounded as I avoided his gaze. “What now?” With his irate tone, I can sense his frustration. “Your father already agreed–”“I don't want… to marry you,” I said with my eyes locked on his.I'm serious and I hope he wou
YSABELLEAnother day has come and since yesterday, I've been ignoring Ronan. Hearing him pleading to Candice to meet her, together with Jacob, gives me doubt if he's still into Candice. He said he would leave Candice to the authorities, but why did he sound missing her last night?Remembering that makes my blood boil in rage.The door of my room suddenly opened. “Belle, it's time for lunch.”“Eat with the kids.” I lazily muttered. With a deep sigh, I remained focused on my laptop. I couldn't trust the twins in the hands of Ronan, so I decided to bring my work home and keep myself busy.But now… I'm afraid that my choice was the worst. I don't want to see or hear him just at least for a day.“You?”“Later.”The door closed. With the thought he left, I leaned on my chair with a deep long breath, still bothered about last night.I shouldn't think about them. I must focus on locking up Candice, canceling the wedding, and finding flaws about Connor.I haven't reached him since yesterda
YSABELLEDriving back home, my head was occupied by what I discovered earlier at the police station. I immediately told the officers that I thought I was right. Their investigation takes a turn as soon as they get a new clue. But I think it will only be difficult to find Candice's accomplice in that way.What made me even more confused was Ronan is working with the authorities on my case. “Why didn't you tell me that you were there?” I asked with an irritating tone.Through my peripheral vision, Ronan's face turned sour beside me in the back seat while Ashton was sleeping on his lap. “What for? You're busy hugging and thanking the wrong person.”Hugging and thanking the wrong person? Is he talking about Connor? Did he see us?I let out a deep sigh as my hand curled into fists while Ashley leaned on me.He should have shown up in the scene to avoid the misunderstanding and make me feel bette– Why would I even feel better seeing his presence?“You should have said it from the very beg
YSABELLEHis touch gave me the feeling of longing, and I relished every second he pushed his tongue and lips against mine. I lowered my hands and tried to pull up his shirt, but it got caught between my knees. I squirmed down till my feet touched the ground. Then I got a hold of his shirt and yanked it up. He broke apart long enough to pull it over his head and toss it aside. His hands slid around my head, pulling me back to his mouth as we were moving backward.I ran my hands down his abdomen. It was firm, with the perfect amounts of dips and ripples. Then my shirt ended up on the floor with his.Skin against skin. His hummed, brimming full of power. I ran my fingers down his chest to the button on his jeans. My back struck the couch as we went down, our hands and legs in a tangle, exploring each other.We moved in opposition to one another as our hips molded together. His hands slid between my legs as his arms encircled me tightly, pressing me up against his chest after I thought
YSABELLEI scowled when the sunlight abruptly burst through my heavy sleep and touched my face. I yawned and narrowed my eyes, searching for the person I had spent the night with, but Ronan was out of sight. Suddenly, the door opened, and two small people ran into my room, chasing each other. They looked so energetic first thing in the morning.I sat as I looked down on myself. Good thing I'm already wearing Ronan’s shirt.I couldn't help but smile after remembering the night we cherished. The effect he had on me last night was still lingering on me. His scent, his seductive moan, his warm touch… Everything about him seems difficult to forget.The twins suddenly pulled me out of my room. We went to the kitchen and found Ronan preparing something for our breakfast when we arrived. But I was dismayed because, in the bright light of day, he was just covering his lower body with a bath towel, leaving his sculpted bare chest displayed like a magnificent painting.“Can you at least put on
RONAN After dressing up in casual clothes, I glance at my luggage inside the closet of Belle. It feels like that luggage belongs here, especially the clothes inside.I decided to stay here in Ottawa to think of a way to convince Connor. I knew that George Cortez, Belle’s father, couldn't do anything to stop the wedding. He is a man who cannot take back his words. His pride was on the line.I understand him, so the only way to cut off this so-called wedding was to give Connor a tempting offer.Getting back with Belle was my ultimate goal from the very beginning. And now that I already have her heart, things will be easy for me. As I came out of the closet, I found Belle tidying up the bedsheets.She's so damn gorgeous with those messy hair. Especially last night. She's a goddess. I want her again and again until I get tired. But I guess, being with her, I become tireless.Her eyes met mine as her gorgeous frown showed up again. Kissing that frown was on my bucket list because she k