Chapter 39

As the private jet sliced through the blue horizon, Regina studied the man across from her. Giannis was engrossed in his laptop, his full attention dedicated to the screen. She took a moment to admire him. The way his dark hair fell over his furrowed brow, the intensity in his eyes, and the way his lips moved as he read whatever was on the screen.

They were expected to spend another week in Athens, but Giannis suddenly got a worrisome call from his headquarters in New York, which had them hurrying back.

The past week had been like a dream, and now, reality was creeping back in.

They had spent the last week in Athens, exploring ancient ruins, dining in fabulous restaurants, and sharing laughter and stories.

They had been closer than ever before, giving the paparazzi enough reasons to believe that they were really together. The world watched their every move, their honeymoon being one of the hottest news in town. But beyond the glitz and glamor, beneath the wat