Chapter 431

Emmeline took a deep breath, filling her lungs with the cool night air before stepping closer to him. Her decision was made, had been made long ago if she was honest with herself.

“I’m not scared,” she said in a voice growing stronger with each word. “I want to be with you completely. In every way.”

The yacht rocked gently beneath them, creating a rhythmic backdrop to this pivotal moment between them.

“Nothing sounds better than hearing you say that,” Zavian spoke quietly.

Emmeline lowered her head, sudden shyness taking over despite her determination. The magnitude of what they were about to do... the final barrier between them about to fall made her cheeks flush with heat.

Zavian lifted her chin, making her meet his gaze again. His dark and intense gaze held hers captive. “Tonight, I’m going to help you lose that shyness,” he promised, brushing his thumb across her lower lip. “Until you say what you want and how you feel without holding back. I want m