When There Is Nothing Left But Love

After we arrived at M Country from K City, we took a private jet and landed on the coastline of international waters. The propellers spun furiously, causing turbulent ripples on the water surface. A foreboding shadow eclipsed our hearts as we landed on the mysterious and dangerous island.

A castle-like frontage came into sight the moment we got off the jet. Greeneries covered the places where seawater could not reach the structure. A pebble-paved path parted the grass, leading all the way up to the top of the hill. Walking through the island of tropical plants felt as if we were meandering through a tropical rain forest, save for the slimy swamps.

The sequestered island made it a good hiding place for Nicolas for the past twenty years.

I busied myself with observing the surroundings, failing to notice the accessorial rock on the path. If Ashton had not caught me by the waist in time, I would have tripped and fell.

“Thanks,” I said, trying to fake a smile to calm myself down.

Being in a foreign environment was disconcerting.

tight. “Don’t be nervous. The Halls are only interested in

but recall Nicolas’ threatening words when he said

“This island is on international waters. It does not fall under the jurisdiction of any country. Who knows what he’s gonna do. It’s better

on my face. “Remember, I’m your husband. I’ll protect you no matter what. Promise me you’ll trust me

If Nicolas were a loving parent like Cameron, I could well let Ashton

of his hand, taking a step back to look at him sternly, right into his eyes. “Since you married into the

have acted too dramatically, but I meant every

They could not ignore

as he looked at me, trying to maintain a serious expression. He thought I was trying to be funny, but I was not playing around at that moment. I went over and held him by

Ashton could disagree with anything I said, I