Chapter 108

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He led me down a path I hadn’t noticed before, winding through lush vegetation until we was a sleek black helicopter.

“You’re kidding me.”

Alexander grinned. “Nope. Best way to see the island.”

“I’ve never been in a helicopter before.”

emerged in a small clearing. There, sitting on a landing pad

“First time for everything.” He guided me toward the aircraft where a pilot was waiting. “Morning, Jackson.

“Mr. Carter. Mrs. Carter.” The pilot nodded politely.

Alexander helped me into the passenger seat and handed me a headset. “Put this on so we can talk. The rotors get loud.”

Once we were strapped in, the pilot started the engine. The rotors began to spin, slowly at first, then faster until they became a blur above us. My stomach lurched as we lifted off the ground.

“Holy shit!” I gripped Alexander’s hand tightly.

His voice came through the headset, amused. “Relax. Jackson’s the best pilot in the Caribbean.”

As we rose higher, my initial fear gave way to awe. The island spread out beneath us, a paradise of lush green jewel surrounded by turquoise waters.

“It’s incredible,” I breathed, pressing my face to

the window.

“Look over there.” Alexander pointed to the eastern side of the island. “That’s the reef we snorkeled at.”

From this height, I could see the full extent of the coral formations, spreading like intricate lace work through the clear water.

“And there’s our private cove.” He indicated a small crescent of white sand, secluded by rocky outcroppings.

“Where you nearly gave me sand burns on my ass,” I reminded him through the headset.

Alexander laughed. “Worth it.”

helicopter banked, giving us a view of the densely forested interior of the island. Mountains rose from the center, their peaks catching the morning

where we’re headed,” Alexander said,

“We’re landing up there?”

plateau near the top.

I could see a tiny/clearing amid the lush vegetation. Jackson maneuvered

hours, sir,” the

“Thanks, Jackson.”

helicopter lifted off, leaving us alone on the mountaintop. The view was breathtaking, a 360–degree panorama of the island and the surrounding ocean stretching to the

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Chapter 108

a jacket,” I said,

compartment built into the rock face, from which he withdrew a large basket and a

picnic? Seriously?” I laughed.

on a flat section

ten in the

on our honeymoon. Normal

the glass

clinked his glass against mine, and I sipped, feeling

the rest of the basket: fresh fruit,

himself,” I said,

given him specific instructions.” Alexander popped a

exactly do you have planned for dessert?”

suggestively. “Good things come

my

path descended slightly to a natural rock formation that jutted out over

as we

ominous at

kind of leap.” He laughed. “Legend says if you stand here with your true love, the gods will bless

the rock outcropping, momentarily dizzy at the sheer drop below. Alexander’s arm went

“I’d hate to

wind wrapped around us, and for a moment, it felt like we

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