Chapter 16

Inside, the air was thick with tension. Hailey felt exposed, her heart racing not only from the recent chaos but also from Christian's presence. He stepped closer, his eyes burning with an intensity that sent shivers down her spine. "You didn't deserve any of that," he murmured, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "I thought I was marrying the love of my life, and instead..." Her voice trailed off, and in that shared silence, everything she felt for him surged to the front.

Without another word, their inhibitions fell away like the layers of her clothing. Christian reached for the hem of her shirt, his fingers slowly pulling it up with a gentleness that contrasted sharply with the anguish she had felt just moments before. One by one, his hands stripped away her layers, revealing her vulnerability.

As she stood before him, bare and trembling, a fire ignited between them. It wasn't just lust; it was the culmination of months of coldness, of stolen glances, and moments delayed by circumstance. Their lips met in a passionate kiss, a surge of desperate need flooding between them."Are you sure?" he broke away to ask, concern flashing in his eyes."Yes," she breathed, her heart pounding. "I want this. I want you."Without hesitation, Christian picked her up effortlessly, pinning her against the cool wall, his lips trailing down to her neck, sending waves of pleasure through her body.

His fingers explored her, igniting every nerve ending until she was gasping for more, each touch setting her aflame.

Their movements were initially slow, savoring each moment, each caress. But as the fire built, so too did their urgency. Christian's thrusts grew deeper, more forceful, igniting a wild blaze that would not be extinguished. Hailey cried out his name, her voice echoing in the dim light of the room, a testament to the whirlwind of emotion enveloping them both."Let go, Hailey," he whispered, his breath hot against her ear, driving her towards a precipice of unyielding pleasure.

She felt the tension coiling tighter within her, and with each thrust, the world outside faded completely, leaving only the two of them, entwined in passion.

They were lost in their own rhythm, riding the waves of desire that steadily built between them. With each shared gasp, each moan, they pushed each other closer to the edge until, finally, Hailey's body gave in, flooding her with pleasure as she called out Christian's name once more, her voice shattering the stillness of the night. Christian followed soon after, their bodies entwined in a blissful tangle, echoes of their connection reverberating in the air long after the moment had passed.

They melted into one another, breathing heavily, hearts racing as they clung to the aftermath of their euphoric release.

Hours drifted by, and the night unfolded as one beautiful round after another. They discovered depths within each other they had never dared explore, each caress a new promise, each shared breath a newfound freedom. The world outside was forgotten, replaced by whispers, laughter, and a bond that had transformed into something deeper than either had anticipated.

As dawn broke, spilling golden light into the room, Hailey rested her head against Christian's chest, feeling the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. She had left behind the remnants of her broken engagement, leaving room for something new, something that held the promise of forever. With a soft smile playing on her lips, she realized that, perhaps, this was the best decision she had ever made.

In the midst of chaos, she had found comfort in Christian, and together, they had forged a new beginning, a love that had blossomed anew with the morning light.