It was morning and, and Alexander was eager to barge into Maxwell’s house to stop the wedding. Sienna called him while he was driving, and Ashton took the call on his behalf. “Hi, Sienna. Ashton here. Alex is driving,” said Ashton. “He called me last night after I fell asleep.” “Yes, but right now, we’re on our way to Maxwell’s house.” Sienna gasped at the other end. “Are you going to stop the wedding?” “Yes, we are planning to. Are you there?” asked Ashton. “Yes, we all are there. Do you need help? You have our support,” said Sienna. “Thanks. We would need that! We’ll ask for help if we need it. See you in ten minutes,” said Ashton, disconnecting the call. “Why didn’t you ask about Eva? You should have asked about the scene at the house,” pointed out Alexander.“Oh, it escaped my mind. Do you want me to call her back?” he asked warily. “No, we need to pick up Jax and Mike from their houses, right?” asked Alexander. “No, Jax will reach the venue. We need to pick up Mike on o
Maxwell stared back at him with intense hatred in his eyes while everyone gaped at the ongoing drama. “Why should I tell you? I want you to suffer for Eva the way I have for Teresa. It’s because of you she left me and married someone else. You injured me and sent me to the hospital. She met a rich guy there and left me for him. If I wouldn’t have been hospitalized, she would have been with me. I hate you, Alexander Van Every! You deserve this. I’ll snatch Eva and your baby away from you and you wouldn’t be able to do a thing about it,” yelled Maxwell, shoving a dazed Alexander towards the exit. Ashton grabbed hold of Alexander and glared back at Maxwell. “You can’t bear a grudge against him for that, Maxwell. It was a high school fight. He thought you guys were harassing his sister,” Ashton spat out at him. “I will take my revenge on him. The simple high school fight destroyed my life. This is between Alexander and me so, stay out of this Ashton,” Maxwell gritted out. Coming to hi
“Take me away with you, Alexander!” she whispered in between sobs. “I will, baby. I’m here with you now.” He gently wiped her tears away while aunt Claudia wiped her own, having connected to the girl more during the last few weeks. She was glad that Eva finally found her happily ever after with the man she loved. “Calm her down first, Alexander. She’s emotionally drained out, and it’s not a good sign,” suggested aunt Gwen. Alexander looked up and nodded, going over to the sofa to sit down with Eva beside him. Her friends went over to sit with them. The rest of them scattered away to get a breather after the war ended on a happier note. Jax took his leave, since he had to get back to duty. “Get married fast, bro. I’ll drop by sometime. See you,” he said, leaving with a wave. The moment he left, Maxwell approached them, glaring at Eva accusingly. It was evident he still hadn’t gotten over Alexander’s victory. “How could you choose him after everything I’ve done for you, Eva? I was t
“Shall we go, Eva? The officiant is here and Alexander is waiting for you,” said aunt Claudia after ten minutes. “Yes, aunt Claudia. I’m ready too,” she said with a radiant smile. It showed how happy she was! The girls escorted her outside the house to the arch and Eva’s smile widened on noticing it for the first time. The decorative red rose floral swags and the sheer white tulle draped around the heart-shaped arch looked ethereal and dreamy. Although she preferred a church wedding, she had to admit that this looked quite romantic.“We chose the red roses to symbolize love and passion, while the deeper burgundy ones represent commitment. The decision was so sudden, we didn’t have the time to choose amongst the other floral combinations,” said Penny as they approached the aisle. Rose petals in the same hue strewn along the white aisle runner made Eva smile. She had always imagined herself walking down an aisle strewn with red rose petals, with Alexander waiting for her at the opposit
“To our home.” Eva frowned at what he meant by that. After his dad blocked him out of his own penthouse, there was no way they would live there. “Where is our home?” she asked curiously and Alexander gave her a sad smile. “I have only one home, Eva. It’s the one beside yours in Bronx,” he said, feeling hopeless and upset. Having dreamed of fulfilling all her wishes after marriage, the current circumstances made him feel as if he had failed her. He wouldn’t be able to take her on an extended trip to Paris, with his dad freezing all his accounts. He would have to fall back on his own savings till he started something of his own. After Rotterdams, he lost interest in a job. Maybe he would work hard and start a small restaurant of his own somewhere and he needed the money he had saved for the last four years. “We could join our apartments and have a spacious two-bedroomed unit for ourselves. It’s more than enough Alexander!” she gushed, clasping her hands, her eyes sparkling with exc
Eva kissed him back, showering his cheek, and jawline with light teasing pecks. He groaned at the torture and placed her on the kitchen counter, his lips claiming hers hungrily. With feather-light movements, he caught her neck as if it were fragile, angling her head to dominate the kiss. A moan of intense pleasure escaped her mouth and all the pent-up frustration of weeks seemed to fade away. Her fingers delved into his hair, earning a throaty groan from him. His lips tugged at her lower lip, plunging his tongue in when she surrendered. His kiss was hungry but tender, his tongue exploring, demanding and promising her more. She kissed him back wildly, unable to control her hormones. The pregnancy had made her a little more desperate than her normal self. Alexander pulled away reluctantly, leaving her mouth and resting his forehead on hers for a moment. “That was just the teaser! We can’t keep our baby hungry, right? Let’s feed it first,” he whispered, planting a kiss on her neck and h
The sun was about to set when they drove up to the rustic cottage tucked away on the shores of Long Pond, in a quiet area where time seemed to have been forgotten. “It looks picture perfect!” said Eva, gazing at the place that would be their home for the next few days. “I’m coming here for the first time. It feels as if I’m in Maine.” A man approached them and greeted them courteously. “Are you Alexander Van Every? I’m Bob Taylor, the caretaker of this property.” “Yes, I’m Alexander Van Every and this is my wife, Eva. Mike must have informed you about our stay.” The man smiled and greeted Eva and nodded at Alexander. “Yes, Mr. Van Every, he has. I have stocked the place up for your stay. Here are the keys. Please don’t hesitate to call me if you need anything. The cottage has its own kayak, canoe, and paddleboard. If you want to enjoy a campfire, just call me and I’ll arrange firewood for you. The firewood provided is for the wood stove and for the outdoor fire pits.” “Noted Mr.
Alexander lowered her slowly and eased himself into the lukewarm water. “Come here, Eva,” he called her softly, his gray and stormy eyes promising sheer carnal pleasure. Eva settled between his legs, but he pulled her closer, leaving no space between them. Quivering deep inside for a release, her breath hitched, feeling his hard throbbing arousal against her. In a flash, a feeling of completeness engulfed her. Eva couldn’t help the feeling! They were together at last. Naked. Exposed. Complete. This was what she had always wanted! “We are meant for love, for one another! Let me make love to you, baby,” he whispered into her ear, his stubble grazing her neck, causing a shiver to go down her spine. “Who’s stopping you?” she said in a husky whisper. As if unable to control himself anymore, he thrust his hips up, slamming against her, making her gasp with pleasure. Although hungry, there was a gentleness in him that took her breath away. Pulling back her silken hair, Alexander kissed dow