Marrying the Man in the Dark

“Why the sudden silence?” Damien held his phone with a knowing smile, watching the children bicker playfully, However, the question was quickly forgotten as a blur of motion dashed toward him.

His teasing was abruptly interrupted by a whirlwind.

Cherise, with her arms outstretched like a joyous bird, crashed into his embrace. He effortlessly caught her, his strong frame easily absorbing her momentum. So, what’s got you buzzing like a hummingbird on sugar water? Something tells me your reunion with Aunt Priscilla went well.”

Cherise nestled in Damien’s arms, finding comfort in his familiar scent. “Mm-hmm,” she confirmed, a contented sigh escaping her lips.

“Happy?” he asked.

“Very,” she mumbled, her arms tightening around his waist. “But how did you manage all this?”

A hint of guilt colored his voice as he confessed, “Because I wanted to give you another wedding. Five years ago, ours turned into a nightmare. I’ve never forgiven myself for that.”

such joy, I realized maybe… maybe we deserved another chance. Not as adversaries, but as husband and wife. A chance to clear my father’s

he added with a playful wink, “our two little ones

in his eyes. “And by the way, I couldn’t help but overhear

the air. So, under the alias of Charisa Neller, I tracked down your mom’s

it off all those years ago. Naive birds of a feather, always charging

lips curved into a playful

sent shivers down her spine. “Mm-hmm, hopelessly so.”

away. “No, you’re the one!” she retorted, burying her face in his chest, her

with everything, drives you crazy with worry, and you just grin and

the storm. Five years ago, he had guided her to her parents; five years later, he