Drew and Yvonne were only reunited for two weeks before he was called back to resume his work.

On the eve of his departure, they spent every moment wrapped in each other's arms, lost in a haze of passionate intimacy.

"Yvonne, give me three months...only three more months," Drew whispered softly after the intensity had subsided.

He pulled her closer as they leaned against the headboard. Despite being exhausted, neither could bring themselves to sleep. "Once I've finished these tasks, I'll quit for good. After that, I'll be by your side forever.

"We'll go wherever you want to go. Whether you want to have fun or go on crazy adventures, I'll do it with you for the rest of our lives."

He was not much for fancy words, so he spoke from the heart. He was bold and unrestrained.

At that moment, all he wanted was to be with her.

It did not matter what they did; he just wanted to stay by her side forever.

"Honestly, I hope you'll keep working as a secret agent because I know how fulfilled and happy it makes you. You've found your purpose, your mission. To me, that's one of the most important things in life," Yvonne said softly, snuggling against his chest.

understood what it was like to have dreams or beliefs until I met Bella. That's

what is your purpose?" Drew lowered his head, planting a

is hope," Yvonne whispered, closing her eyes. A single tear

surged in Drew's throat. He could only hold her closer, his hand

identity hidden, like walking a tightrope every day. Yet he fought

it.

pit. Her simple words

simply be erased. It might

to last a

you have to leave at dawn. Get some rest; you'll need the energy," Yvonne said, tucking the down blanket snugly over him like a mother would for her child, covering his toned

you? You're practically shoving me out

a soft chuckle. "What are you trying to

don't want to

bond. "I'll ask for time off from work. I'll stick around for one

up at him,

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