Captivation: Want Nothing But You

Rachel’s eyes darkened as she stopped drinking her water. She was never seasick that morning. She only feigned to be uncomfortable so that she would avoid responding to Victor’s query. Nevertheless, there was no way she would tell him the truth. “Why do you believe so? I did feel a bit light-headed this morning. If you don’t trust me…” “I believe you.” Victor interrupted her before she could finish her statement. Rachel was stunned.

She hadn’t anticipated that it would take such few words to get him over this. Nonetheless, he just believed her. He wouldn’t bother to ask the question over and over again. Rachel couldn’t help but think about how he held her last night as she considered his recent shift of attitude.

“Rachel.” Victor called out to Rachel, and she looked up at him, puzzled. Victor spoke after a long look at her. “I’ll give you one day if you don’t think you’ve thought through the remarriage situation. Give me your response before we disembark.” Rachel was taken aback when she heard this. He gave her an option. “Do I have a choice?” Rachel inquired.

“No,” Victor answered. What was there to ponder about then? Rachel couldn’t help but smirk inwardly. Indeed, she was too stupid to think he would ever give her a choice. For a brief minute, she believed he would respect her this time. “Does it matter what my response is if I don’t have a choice?”

promise you that I won’t make you do anything you don’t want after

this, she maintained a calm demeanor after a long time. He became irritated as a

“Rachel…”

wine was soon served and poured for

hall was then empty save for Rachel and Victor. Rachel blinked as she examined the red wine. She shouldn’t drink wine when pregnant, but if she

way she would use to avoid drinking the wine. However, she received a call from Quintin