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.”

view of the densely forested interior of

Alexander said,

“We’re landing up there?”

a small plateau near the

a tiny/clearing amid the lush vegetation. Jackson maneuvered the helicopter

hours, sir,” the pilot said as Alexander helped me

“Thanks, Jackson.”

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

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I said,

compartment built into the rock face, from which

picnic? Seriously?” I laughed.

for a reason.” He spread the blanket on a flat

in

our honeymoon. Normal

that logic. Taking the glass he offered, I settled

us,” Alexander clinked his glass against mine, and I sipped, feeling the bubbles

the basket: fresh fruit, cheese, cured meats,

I said, sampling a slice

might have given him specific instructions.” Alexander popped a grape into his mouth. “The

you have planned for dessert?” I asked, raising

voice lowered suggestively. “Good things come to those who

Alexander pulled me to my feet. “Come on, I

a narrow path descended slightly to a natural rock formation that jutted

called Lover’s Leap,” he explained as we carefully made our way

ominous

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

momentarily dizzy at the sheer drop

he murmured. “I’d hate to lose

and for a moment, it felt like we were suspended

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