Chapter 27

A future together

(Gemini pov)

I watched with a mix of amusement and pride as Simon clutched my hand tightly, his grip unyielding even as I tried to break free. The contract marriage we had entered into seemed to complicate even the simplest of conversations.

Desperately, I leaned in and whispered, "You can release my hands now, you know." My voice was laden with a hint of frustration.

His reply came in a deep, husky tone, filled with determination. "No, love. I need to play my part perfectly."

I stared at him in disbelief, my eyebrows furrowing as Gustavo abruptly materialized before me. Hatred burned in his eyes, his presence casting a dark shadow over the situation.

"May I borrow her, please?" Gustavo's attention shifted from me to Simon.

Simon stood unwavering, his response laced with defiance. "If you have something to say, say it in front of me."

The tension in the air was palpable, and I slowly wrested my hands from Simon's grasp, turning to fa