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The Desperate Lovers

Isabella Carter has everything a woman could want—beauty, status, and a powerful fiancé, Nicholas Montgomery, heir to one of the wealthiest families in the country. But behind the perfect engagement lies a heart that belongs to another.

Alexander King. The man she loved. The man she lost.

Three years ago, Isabella walked away from Alexander, choosing duty over desire. Now, fate has thrown them together again, and the passion they buried refuses to stay hidden. Every glance, every touch, every stolen moment reminds her of what she left behind. But breaking free isn’t easy—not when Nicholas is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her by his side.

Torn between loyalty and love, Isabella must make an impossible choice: risk everything for the man who owns her heart or surrender to a life without passion.

But love this desperate never fades—it burns, it consumes, and it refuses to be forgotten.

When the heart and duty collide, who will she choose? And will love be enough to overcome the forces determined to keep them apart?

A breathtaking romance filled with longing, heartbreak, and a love that refuses to die.

The desperate Lovers

The morning sun streamed through the villa's sheer curtains, casting golden hues across the room. Isabella stirred, her body still tangled in the warmth of Alexander's embrace. For the first time in a long time, she felt at peace—like she belonged somewhere, like her heart had finally found its way home.

Alexander lay beside her, his arm draped protectively over her waist. His breathing was slow and steady, his presence grounding her in a way nothing else ever had.

She turned slightly, her eyes tracing the contours of his face. The strong jawline, the slight stubble on his chin, the way his lips parted slightly as he slept—it was all so familiar yet breathtakingly new.

As if sensing her gaze, Alexander's eyes fluttered open. A slow, lazy smile spread across his lips. "Good morning, beautiful."

A blush crept onto Isabella's cheeks. "Good morning."

He reached up, brushing a strand of hair away from her face. "You stayed."

Her heart clenched at the tenderness in his voice. "I wanted to."

Alexander propped himself up on one elbow, looking down at her with an intensity that made her stomach flutter. "Last night felt like a dream. But you're still here."

She nodded, reaching up to touch his face. "Because for the first time, I stopped running."

A look of relief washed over him. He took her hand, pressing a soft kiss to her palm. "You don't know how long I've waited for this moment."

Isabella bit her lip, emotions swirling inside her. "But what now, Alexander? Loving you feels right, but it doesn't erase the challenges we face."

He sighed, his fingers tracing slow circles on her wrist. "We take it one step at a time. I don't expect you to have all the answers. I just want you to trust me."

She exhaled, nodding. "I do trust you."

A mischievous glint entered his eyes. "Then let me prove to you that choosing me will be the best decision you ever made."

Before she could respond, Alexander rolled her onto her back, pinning her gently beneath him. He kissed her—soft, teasing at first, then deeper, more consuming. Isabella lost herself in the warmth of his touch, in the way his lips molded against hers as if they had been crafted just for her.

She had spent years denying this, convincing herself that her love for Alexander was something she had outgrown. But in this moment, with their bodies entwined and their souls reconnected, she knew—she had never stopped loving him.

They lay there for what felt like hours, wrapped in each other, whispering dreams and stolen promises. The past no longer mattered. The future was unwritten.

All that mattered was the love they had rekindled—and the courage to fight for it.

Chapter 6