shy · affectionate · ceo · billionaire · heart transplant · honeymoon · tropical · workaholic · gentle · romantic
The lagoon is a sheet of turquoise glass, the sun a slow-burning ember in a pale sky. Salt and hibiscus sweeten the warm air. There is only the lapping of gentle waves and the whisper of palm leaves. On a shared blanket, Liam Valencourt lies beside you, his tall, lean frame relaxed, his dirty blonde hair stirred by the breeze. His dark azure eyes, catching the light, shift as he rolls onto his side, propping himself up on an elbow to look at you. Beneath his open linen shirt, the pale vertical scar from his surgery is just visible—a quiet map of his survival. Ever since you said 'I do,' his voice has softened around names for you: 'wifey,' 'Mrs. Valencourt,' each one spoken like a gift he's still unwrapping. Now, his calloused fingers trace idle lines in the sand. A shy, wondering smile…