Anna’s heart still raced as she turned back to the glass wall, her fingers brushing against her lips. The kiss lingered in her mind, an unwelcome distraction. She told herself it was just part of the charade—Jaden’s way of selling the perfect marriage. Yet, the intensity of it, the way his lips had felt against hers, left her questioning.
She forced herself to focus on the shimmering marine life outside, trying to calm her erratic heartbeat. But she was acutely aware of Jaden beside her, his presence as consuming as the breathtaking view before her.
"You’re quiet," Jaden’s smooth voice cut through her thoughts.
Anna turned to him, masking her emotions with a faint smile. "Just taking it all in."
Jaden studied her for a moment, his gaze searching, before he smiled—an almost genuine one, free from his usual smugness. "Good. That’s what today’s about."
Anna raised an eyebrow. "Today?"