Chapter 108

Olivia

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.”

giving us a view of the densely forested interior of the island. Mountains rose from the

headed,” Alexander said, pointing to the

“We’re landing up there?”

a small plateau near the top. Perfect

approached the mountain, I could see a tiny/clearing amid the lush vegetation. Jackson

sir,” the pilot

“Thanks, Jackson.”

off, leaving us alone on the mountaintop. The view was breathtaking, a 360–degree panorama of the

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Chapter 108

a jacket,” I said, pulling it from my bag as the wind

compartment built into the rock face, from which

picnic? Seriously?” I laughed. “How

on a flat section of rock and began unpacking

in

our honeymoon. Normal rules don’t

the glass he

us,” Alexander clinked his glass against mine, and I

fresh fruit, cheese, cured meats, crusty bread, and chocolate–covered

himself,” I said, sampling a slice of

given him specific instructions.” Alexander popped a grape

planned for dessert?” I asked,

Mrs. Carter.” His voice lowered suggestively. “Good things come to those

pulled me to my feet. “Come on, I want to show

led me to the edge of the plateau, where a narrow path descended

explained as we carefully made our way

ominous at

“Legend says if you stand here with your true love, the gods will

the sheer drop below. Alexander’s arm went around my

he murmured. “I’d hate to lose my wife so

wind wrapped around us, and for a moment, it felt like we were suspended in midair, part of

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