Rescued Me Novel – Chapter 20
The island was paradise. Golden sand stretched endlessly beneath my bare feet, and the waves kissed the shore in a soft, rhythmic melody. The salty breeze tangled in my hair, the scent of the ocean wrapping around me like a warm embrace.
But none of it compared to the man standing beside me.”
Cole. My husband.
The word still felt foreign, yet so perfectly right.”
I turned to him, watching as he rolled up the sleeves of his white linen shirt, his dark eyes locked onto me with an intensity that sent a shiver down my spine.[
“You’re staring,” he murmured, a smirk tugging at his lips.
I raised an eyebrow. “And?“
His grin widened. “I like it.”
I shook my head, laughing softly before walking ahead, letting the waves lap at my ankles. I heard his footsteps behind me, steady and sure, before his arms wrapped around my waist from behind.”
His breath was warm against my ear. “I still can’t believe you’re my wife.”
leaned into his touch, placing my hands over his. “Believe it.“}
Cole spun me around effortlessly, his eyes searching mine before he dipped his head, brushing his lips over mine. The kiss was slow, deliberate, a lingering promise of everything still to come.”
When he pulled back, his thumb traced the curve of my jaw. “I plan on making every second of this honeymoon unforgettable.”
I smiled, wrapping my arms around his neck. “Then what are we waiting for?”
The next few days felt like a dream. We explored the island, walked along the shore at sunrise, and spent lazy afternoons tangled in each other’s arms in our private villa.
Cole spoiled me endlessly–bringing me breakfast in bed, massaging my sore legs after long walks, whispering sweet nothings into my ear when I least expected it.
One evening, he surprised me with a candlelit dinner on the beach.
The sky was painted in hues of orange and pink, the waves glistening under the fading sunlight. A small table was set up on the sand, the soft flicker of candlelight making everything feel even more surreal.
I took my seat, my dress flowing around me as Cole poured us wine.
He lifted his glass. “To us.”
I clinked mine against his. “To forever.“
We ate, laughed, and reminisced about everything we had been through.
And then-
He stood, extending his hand toward me. “Dance with me.”
I arched a brow. “There’s no music.”
His smirk was pure mischief. “Do we need any?”
I let him pull me to rny feet, his arms sliding around my waist as he swayed us gently. The sound of the ocean became our melody, the stars our witnesses.
I sighed contentedly, resting my head against his chest. “I don’t want this to end.”
“It won’t,” he murmured, pressing a kiss to my hair. “I’ll make sure of it.”
Later that night, we found ourselves back in our villa. The bedroom was dimly lit, the warm glow of candles casting shadows on the walls.
Cole stood by the window, the moonlight highlighting the sharp angles of his face.
I watched him for a moment, my heart swelling with something deep, something undeniable.§
This was the man I had chosen. The man who had chosen me.§
Slowly, I walked up behind him, running my fingers down his back. He turned, his eyes darkening as they met mine.”
Neither of us spoke. We didn’t need to.”
Cole reached for me, pulling me flush against him. His hands slid over my arms, down my waist, memorizing every inch
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of me.
His hands traced down my spine, slow, deliberate, as if memorizing every inch of me. I shivered under his touch, my skin burning everywhere his fingers lingered.
“Cole,” I breathed, my voice barely above a whisper.”
He pulled back just enough to meet my gaze, his dark eyes filled with something raw, something unspoken. His thumb
brushed against my lower lip, his breath warm against my “.
“You’re mine,” he murmured, his voice thick with emotion.”
swallowed hard, my heart racing as I cupped his face, my fingers threading through his hair. “And you’re mine.“}
That was all it took. His lips crashed into mine, hungry and desperate, a silent promise of everything he wanted to give me. He pressed me into the mattress, his body molding perfectly against mine.”
The room melted away, the only thing I could focus on was him–his warmth, his strength, the way he held me like I was something precious.
Every kiss was deep, lingering, filled with a tenderness that left me breathless.”
He whispered my name against my skin, trailing soft kisses down my jaw, my neck, my collarbone. Every touch sent waves of pleasure through me, my body arching into him, craving more.”
“Cole,” I gasped, gripping his shoulders as he moved lower, his lips igniting a fire wherever they touched.
His hands explored me, slow and unhurried, like he had all the time in the world. And maybe he did–because tonight, there was no past, no pain, no regrets.
There was only us. Time ceased to exist as we lost ourselves in each other, moving in sync, breathing as one.
And when we finally collapsed, tangled together beneath the soft glow of candlelight, I knew-
1 had never felt more loved, more whole, more his.
Cole kissed my temple, his arms tightening around me. “You’re everything to me, Evelyne.“
I smiled against his chest, my fingers tracing lazy circles on his skin.”
“And you,” I whispered, pressing a soft kiss over his heart, “are my forever.”
The next morning, I woke up tangled in his arms, his heartbeat steady beneath my ear.
I sighed, nuzzling closer. “I could get used to this.“
Cole chuckled, his fingers tracing lazy patterns on my back. “You better. You’re stuck with me now.”
I lifted my head, meeting his gaze. “Good.“”
He smiled, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. “What do you want to do today?”
I pretended to think. “Hmm… maybe explore more of the island?”
He rolled us over so that he was hovering above me, his smirk teasing. “Or… we could stay in bed all day.””
I laughed, running my fingers through his hair. “Tempting.”
He kissed me softly. “Then let me tempt you more.“”
And just like that, we lost ourselves in each other again.”
Because this was love.
And we had forever.