Skylar didn’t argue with him and it took him by surprise. She was too engrossed in the beauty all around her to give it much thought. She saw the name of the estate embossed on a huge board with awe.Saint James Frascati Winery. “Is there a wedding happening here?” she gasped as her gaze fell upon an arch constructed in the front yard of the resort building. There were guests gearing up to welcome the bride. She gazed at the officiant, the altar, the aisle, and the groom with wide eyes. Seeing them she could easily envisage her wedding with Christian here. “Yes, we’re fully booked right now although the inauguration was supposed to happen two days later.”“Oh, where will we stay?” she gasped, turning to glance at him.“There’s a cottage specially reserved for us wherever we visit. It’s for our personal use. Otherwise, there are only thirty guest rooms on the property right now. The response has been massive so far. We’ll surely expand in the near future.” “The wedding decor is imp
Skylar breathed in Christian’s addictive scent, lost in her dreams of the sinfully gorgeous man. Her dreams had never been so vivid as it was now! She wrapped her arm around his torso and sank into his chest, feeling his warmth envelope her. He was the only one who hadn’t let her down.He had come back for her when no one had, not her parents, nor her brother. Even her grandparents left home to live with Caleb, forcing her to spend her life in an unknown city. She didn’t like Cleveland, where she knew no one! She couldn’t live there separated from her close friends! Now, even if she was traveling to stranger cities, Christian was permanently near her. She wasn’t alone! He planted a soft kiss on her forehead, and she smiled in her sleep. The jet lag made her semi-conscious but she couldn’t open her eyes at all! “Thank you for not leaving me, Christian!” she murmured into his neck before falling into a deep slumber. Christian stilled, realizing that she knew of his presence beside he
Skylar changed for bed while Christian walked out of the room to attend an important phone call. She smiled thinking of the day they spent working together. She loved working with Christian! His words echoed in her head like a broken record. The confidence with which he claimed her as his hinted at a long-term relationship with him, like a happily ever after.It confused Skylar! Why would he want a happily ever after with her? Didn’t he love someone else? Yet he never mentioned another woman’s name. Surely if he would have loved someone so much, she would have heard of her! You couldn’t suppress true love! She changed for bed and lay down, thinking about her relationship with Christian. Could she go ahead with an actual marriage with him? What was stopping her, actually? Christian wasn’t so bad, after all! A smile lit up her lips, and she felt she could go ahead with it. Christian didn’t return to the bedroom even after an hour. Concerned, she went out in search of him. He was nowhe
After a sleepless night cramped up on a tiny bed the next morning, Skylar was in an irritable mood. She hated her life now as she had to go back to his room to use the washroom. If only she had gone to New York instead.Skylar stomped into his room, but found it vacant. Christian was nowhere around. Did he go to work early in the morning? Maybe yes, since the formal inauguration was supposed to be held today. Relieved, she freshened up and fixed herself a cup of coffee. The doorbell rang, and she rushed to open it. Who could it be? Had Christian returned from his morning jog? She remembered he had asked her to join him today. Opening the door, she gaped at the hotel staff carrying a large tray laden with a delightful breakfast. “Good morning, ma’am. Mr. St. James sent breakfast for you.” “Thank you so much.” The staff set the tray down on the table and walked away with a smile.Skylar looked at the tray and rolled her eyes. Who can eat so much? She grabbed her mobile phone and cal
Christian turned to see her stomping angrily towards him, yet didn’t budge from his position. It angered Skylar to see the amusement in his eyes. So, he found it funny, right? She would disrupt his cozy relationship with the clingy woman right away. She would show Rossi her exact position! “Oh, here you are, Christian! I had been looking for you,” she gushed, putting on a fake smile to hide her jealousy. Christian raised an eyebrow at her, his eyes twinkling with amusement. He knew what she was up to. Why would she look for him when he had clearly informed her where he would be? “Have you sent me the email, Skylar?” “Yes,” she said without glancing at the woman beside him. Skylar was acutely aware of the hateful glare she was giving her. “I’m going to the cottage to freshen up.”“Come back in five minutes. The press meet will start.” Skylar nodded and turned to rush to the cottage. “Does she live with you? How can you allow her to call you by your first name, Christian?” asked Ms.
“I loved Frascati, but I’m now excited to explore Rome. Won’t we see the Leaning Tower of Pisa?” she chirped while enjoying her Cornetto Crema e Cannella. She licked the delightful cream off her lips as she helped herself to another one. “Yes, we will. That’s why we’re stopping in Florence.” He watched the cream still sticking at the corner of her lower lip with longing. Why couldn’t she allow him to lick it off her lip in return for everything he did for her? Was it asking for too much? “Thanks for the date! I liked it,” she said, giving him a brief glance before concentrating back on her dessert. “I’m glad you did, but the date isn’t over yet.” Skylar glanced up at him with a confused look on her face. “Where else can we go now? Isn’t it getting late?” Christian didn’t answer her, but the smirk on his face was enough to alert her. So what was the guy planning to do now? He paid for the food and led her out of the restaurant. “Where do you wish to go now, sir?” asked his chauff
Skylar opened her bleary eyes but felt mowed down by Christian St. James. Her eyes widened with horror and all the sleep left her instantly. When did the guy return and why was he sleeping on top of her? Anger bubbled inside her after the stunt he pulled last night. How could he spend the night with Rossi and return to her for a cuddle? “Get off me, asshole!” She shoved him off herself with all her might. “Ow! Can’t you let a guy sleep in peace?” he grumbled, rolling back into her. Skylar grunted with anger and pushed at him again. “Sleep on your side. Why do you have to sleep all over me?” “Because I want to.” Skylar sprang up from the bed at seeing him roll over towards her again. Why was he so damn stubborn? Why couldn’t he take no for an answer? He wasn’t this way earlier? “Well! I don’t.” His fingers gripped her wrist as he pulled her back to the bed with him. “I don’t give a damn! You’re coming back to bed. We can afford an hour of rest.” Skylar scowled at him, feeling her
Skylar fumed at the man who sat next to her to feed her forcefully. “Stop it! Don’t act like my guardian!” She snatched the sandwich he was feeding her. Annoyed at his lack of explanation, Skylar didn’t know what to make of it anymore. Why did Valentina Rossi leave in such a temper? What was going on between her and Christian? “Why can’t I feed you? I am your partner, guardian, friend, and lover. I’m your everything, right?” “No, you’re just my fake fiancé, that’s all!” “That’s what you think. The world and I think differently. Hurry and complete your breakfast. We’re leaving in fifteen minutes.” He went inside to get their luggage while Skylar hurried with her breakfast. His words echoed in her head. He wasn’t her friend or lover yet! Would he now claim her as his? After fifteen minutes, they left Frascati and drove towards Rome. The beauty of her surroundings soon made her forget her predicament. Christian showed her a few attractions on the way, and Skylar was eager to discov