Chapter 42  Zachary’s hand wandered underneath the blanket, causing Jessica to blurt out, “No… Don’t…”  She clutched the hand he had slid under the covers. Her nervous little plea, to…

Chapter 41  When Jessica and Zachary got back to the hotel, it was already 10:30 pm.  Jessica showered first. When she was done, she climbed into bed and lay down….

Chapter 40  “It’s done…”  Zachary was about to stand up when he suddenly felt Jessica tug on his arm. He turned his head, and their eyes locked.  The mingling of…

Chapter 39  1/3  “Hello? Do you hear me? Jess? What… Is her connection bad over there… That shouldn’t be the case…” A confused Elsa was debating whether her phone had…

Chapter 38  Zachary removed his earpiece and set his laptop aside.  “You were in the middle of a meeting?” Jessica exclaimed. She found it shocking, considering that he had been…

Chapter 37  1/2  After napping for a few hours on the airplane, the team touched down in Sylvaria at 4:00 pm. They changed into thicker clothes and headed to the…

Chapter 36  Then, without saying a single word, Zachary resumed his meal. Hit with the unwanted awkwardness, Jessica had no choice but to look down and eat her food.  She…

“I… want you…” Zachary gasped out. His eyes were clouded with desire, and his hands were slowly and deliberately kneading the curve of Jessica’s waist. She shivered, fingers clenching on…

Chapter 34  Zachary strode over to Jessica, who instinctively took a step back. Then, she felt a gentle tug  on her hand.  “Let’s give it a go. We can stop…

Chapter 33  Jessica stood before the private elevator, and her own reflection stared back at her from the elevator doors. She tucked a few strands of hair behind her ear…