After everyone had left,
the main house's luxurious and grand living room returned to tranquility.
Stella Sterling's ramrod-straight posture softened.
She nestled into the sofa, staring blankly into space.
"Tired?"
Roman Rhodes's palm landed on the nape of her neck, kneading it gently.
The warm touch made Stella's eyelashes flutter, and she leaned into his embrace. "A little sleepy."
The man swept her up into his arms princess-style. "Go get some sleep. I'll take you out when you wake up."
Stella buried her cheek against the side of his neck and nodded silently.
Upstairs, in the master bedroom.
The layout was remarkably similar to that of the Abyssal Bay Villa.
Simple, yet grand.
Roman Rhodes placed Stella on the bed and leaned over to kiss her forehead. "Call me when you wake up."
Stella gazed up at the man above her.
Her face was clearly reflected in his deep, dark eyes.
An indescribable emotion suddenly surged through her heart.
