The Billionaire's Offer

Chapter 26

"Yeah," he says. "I need it sorted by Monday... No mistakes. It's crucial for the merger... Make it happen."

The coldness in his tone is palpable, and it's disheartening to witness the detachment surrounding him. A feeling of loneliness settles in, but I tell myself his job is really demanding.

When I see him ending the call, I hesitate for a moment before speaking. "Is there anything I can do?"

"I'll probably spend a few hours trying to solve a few things." Asher glances at me, weariness clear in his eyes. "You should try to get some rest when we arrive. Maybe order something in if you're hungry."

A lump forms in my throat as the weight of his words settles in. The man I've just vowed to spend my life with is inches away, yet the barriers erected between us feel insurmountable.

I had hoped our honeymoon would bring us a chance to bridge the gaps and navigate the complexities of our relationship, but now I'm not even sure what we're doing here anymore.

As we arrive at our luxurious beachfront villa, I can't shake the heaviness in my chest. I wanted this honeymoon to be a beginning, a fresh start, but the reality feels like an extension of the challenges we faced before.

While Asher continues to work, engrossed in the intricate details of his business, I take a quick shower and sit on the terrace overlooking the moonlit ocean.

The tropical paradise around us seems out of place with the turbulence in my heart. I watch him through the sheer curtains, the glow of his laptop casting a blue hue on his face.

Tears threaten to spill as I confront the heartbreak of realizing that our journey is so full of obstacles. The secrets I carry are heavy, and I know they contribute to the growing distance between us, but right now, I just don't know what to do.

Closing my eyes, I take a deep breath, trying to relax. I think I fall asleep because some time later Asher's touch on my shoulder startles me. "Hey..." he says.

"Hey." I turn to him, noticing he has taken a shower and changed into a pair of shorts.

"I'm sorry..." He cups my cheek, so he's looking deep into my eyes.

"Why are you sorry?" I whisper, managing a weak smile.

"This isn't how I envisioned our honeymoon..." He shrugs. "I just... I don't know what to do."

I reach for his hand, hoping to bridge the growing gap between us. As our touch lingers, he leans in, and our lips meet in a tender kiss. It's a bittersweet blend of longing and reassurance, a silent promise that the love we feel for each other is still real.

"I love you," I whisper against his lips.

He pulls away, his eyes softening. "I love you too," he says, and for a moment, it feels like the distance between us is closing.

"Can we just... can we just take one day at a time?" I say nervously. "I know it's a lot to ask considering everything but... We got married today, Ash."

He closes his eyes tight, letting out a deep breath before looking at me and nodding in agreement.

For a moment, we just keep looking at each other, but then he scoops me up in his arms and carries me across the threshold into the bedroom.

The door closes behind us, shutting out the outside world. Our eyes lock with a silent understanding as he places me in the center of the bed. God, I wish I could live in this bubble where it's just us forever.

Sitting up, I pull my dress over my head. Asher's eyes fall down to my bared chest, and I see the moment his gaze goes dark with lust.

"Em..." He cups my nape, pulling me into a kiss.

I press my palms to his chest, feeling his bare skin. "I missed you so much."

He groans, bending over me so his mouth stays connected with mine as he yanks his shorts away. In a second, he's settling over me as his mouth moves down to my throat.

The weight of his body over mine is both grounding and reassuring. The lingering turbulence in my heart begins to ease, replaced by a familiar comfort that only Asher can provide.

"I love you so fucking much," he breathes against my lips, his voice husky. It sends a tingling sensation down my core, and I can't help the moan that leaves my lips.

"So much, Ash..." I murmur when his tongue flickers over my nipple. "I love you so much. It's you. It's always been you. Always."

He groans, his hands parting my legs, so he's settling between them. "You drive me crazy. Did you know that?" he groans, tearing my panties apart.

"God..." I whisper, already wet for him.

"You'll be the death of me."

"Tell me you know how much I love you... how much I crave you." I circle my legs around him, moaning when the tip of his cock nestles into my entrance.

His reply is to drive into me with a long, deep thrust.

"Ah!" I cry out, surprised, and turned on at the same time. I have every inch of him crammed to full, and that's exactly what I need right now.

"Emma," He rasps, leaning down so our chests are touching.

"Tell me..." I grab his butt, pulling him impossibly closer. "Tell me you know that marrying you today was the most important day of my life."

"Fuck," He hisses, his arms tightening around me so I'm completely at his mercy.

"Tell me I still have you..." I whisper over his lips and he starts pumping his hips harder. My lower belly starts clenching and my heartbeat increases. Asher knows my body like no one else, and soon I can feel my orgasm brewing.

"I'm crazy about you." Asher drives in deeper. Harder. Faster. "You consume me." He grabs my butt, angling my body so he's hitting the sweet spot inside me.

"Ah!" I wrap my arms around his neck, pressing my lips over his. "I'm coming."

He groans, and my body shudders into one million pieces as Asher continues his relentless rhythm until he's coming with me.

As the waves of pleasure subside, Asher collapses beside me, our breaths mingling in the moonlit room. "You have every part of me, Em..." he whispers, and I turn to him so we're facing each other.

"One day at a time?" I breathe.

He smiles, his eyes shining with emotion. "One day at a time, Em."

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A/N: Is this a peace offering I'm hearing?

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Celeste