Chapter 7:

Complete Surrender

The private cabin nestled deep in the mountains felt like another world wood beams, roaring fireplace, and Elena’s excited chatter filling every corner. “This getaway was such a perfect idea, Marcus! Just the three of us reconnecting.” She kissed his cheek before lacing up her hiking boots. “I’ll be back in a couple hours. That trail looks gorgeous.”

I stood by the window in a thin sundress, heart racing as her car disappeared down the dirt path. The moment the dust settled, Marcus’s arms wrapped around me from behind, his breath hot on my neck.

“Finally,” he growled, hands sliding up to cup my breasts through...