Marrying the Man in the Dark

Damien furrowed his brow as he examined the two pills in Cherise’s hand. “What are these for?”

They’re anti-diarrheal pills, Cherise sighed. “Did you really think that water was infused with vitamins? Our mischievous son decided to swap Zac’s constipation medication with the vitamins and have some fun at our expense! That rascal, I swear, he’s always up to something.”

Damien chuckled and leaned down, opening his mouth to take the pills. In the process, his lips brushed against Cherise’s fingertips, surprising her. Her checks flushed as she quickly pulled her hand back and offered him a glass of water.

He said with a mischievous glint in his eyes, “So, Zac is experiencing constipation too, huh?”

Cherise pursed her lips and nodded. “Yes”

“Well, that just confirms that I have a healthier gut!” Damien declared with a laugh. He leaned closer to Cherise, a hint of satisfaction in his voice. Therefore, choosing me over him was the right decision.”

face deepened in color. “When did I choose you?” she

them. From the moment you returned to Adania with me,” he said, his voice low and husky. “In that moment, I knew you had chosen me, my

skip a beat. “I long for us to return to what we once shared. I’ll call you

of Damien’s proposal left her speechless. She hadn’t expected him to open up like this, and panic washed over

rush?” she stammered, her lips

a gentle kiss on her forehead. “Am I rushing? Then tell me, what pace would you consider

utterly lost.

with a blush she couldn’t control. Everything was happening too fast; she couldn’t allow herself to fall into

to break free, her emotions threatening to overflow, Damien tightened his embrace as if trying to merge with her. They stood locked in this intimate dance, a battle of wills and

with its insistent ring. Seeing an opportunity to break free from the intensity of the