Betrothed.
Nick crossed his arms and reclined casually in his chair, his eyes involuntarily wandering across Rachel's striking appearance. He couldn't deny it; she was breathtaking. And he had always been drawn to stunning women, and Rachel was no exception. Her long, lustrous blonde hair framed her incredible figure, and her captivating hazel eyes held his attention. Yet, what he found most enticing were her full, rosy lips. They practically beckoned him to kiss them. Nick couldn't help but groan softly as he closed his eyes, momentarily lost in the thought of their lips meeting. "Are you even listening to a word I'm saying?" Rachel's voice dripped with anger as she noticed Nick's inattention. Nick's gaze snapped back to her, his eyes locked onto hers. He admitted, "No, I was lost in a fantasy about kissing those lips of yours." Rachel was initially at a loss for words, unsure if Nick was joking or being serious. Her wide-eyed stare seemed to amuse him, and his lips curled into a sly smile...... At the age of 22, Rachel's world shattered when she discovered she was bound to the notorious Nicholas Hill in an arranged marriage, a cruel twist of fate that neither party desired. Forced into a union neither envisioned, one question lingered: will love manage to bloom?
Brandon's Intensions
Rachel entered the opulent hotel room with Brandon, her exhaustion evident in every step. Without hesitation, she gravitated toward the inviting bed, first sitting on it, then surrendering to its soft embrace as weariness overtook her.
Just as she began to unwind, a polite knock disrupted the tranquility. Brandon swiftly answered the door, receiving a bottle of water from the courteous hotel staff. He expressed gratitude and closed the door, returning to Rachel's side as she rested on the bed.
Concern etched on his face, Brandon extended the water bottle towards Rachel. "You should hydrate," he urged kindly.
"Thanks," Rachel replied, appreciating his gesture. She slowly sat up, her fatigue still clinging to her, and savored every drop of the refreshing water.