Chapter 16

Every day, Lance made it easier for me to forget our tragic past. He gradually resurrected the old me, who was fierce, strong, and determined. Staying on the island for an expanded time wouldn’t be a problem, but Lance has an empire to run, and I have some things to accomplish, too!

After spending a few weeks on the island as star-crossed lovers, I decided it was time to focus on Lance. I was putting his things away when I came across a journal among his possessions. I didn't know how to express it, but the journal bothered me, and I kept staring at it as I packed his belongings. My hand moved slowly to touch it as my curiosity kicked in. When Lance walked into the room, I leaped to my feet, and his eyes widened when he saw the journal in my hand. He caught me redhanded, so lying my way out would be damn useless!

“Can you tell me what this is?”

As he approached me, his jaw clenched, and he tried to take the journal from me, but I refused. He said, "You're not suppo