Page 95 of The Billionaire's Betrayal
I took a step forward, captivated.This house seemed to come straight out of my most secret dreams...
"Where are we?"
Tristan slipped behind me, his arms wrapping around me tenderly, his chin naturally finding its place on my shoulder.I felt his smile bloom against my skin even before he spoke the words that would change everything.
"Welcome home, Eva."
I turned abruptly toward him, my heart pounding.
"Home?"I repeated, incredulous."You bought this mansion?"
He nodded, his smile widening at my astonishment.
"I searched for weeks with my mother's help to find you this gift: I wanted a place for us, for our family.This is our new home, Eva.The one where our baby will have space to run and play, and where we can build our most beautiful memories."
Tears welled up in my eyes, too many emotions rushing through me for me to speak.
Tristan must have sensed it because he took my hand and silently guided me toward the interior of the mansion.When the door opened, I discovered a magnificent space bathed in light.The majestic floor-to-ceiling windows created perfect continuity with the garden we had just left.The light oak floors harmonized perfectly with the modern furniture with clean lines, while the walls, painted in warm tones of beige and off-white, created a sensation of infinite space.In the center of the room, a spiral staircase rose like a sculpture, its elegant marble spiral drawing the eye to the upper floors.
He led me to the staircase, his hand guiding me at each step.Arriving at the second floor, he led me to double doors with delicate moldings.
"Close your eyes," he murmured against my ear.
I obeyed, shivering at the contact of his breath on my skin.I heard the doors open, then his hands on my shoulders gently guided me into the room.
"Now, open them."
I discovered a sumptuous master suite bathed in light.The space was vast and elegant, with high ceilings adorned with period moldings.The king-size bed faced a series of French doors offering a spectacular view of the garden below.The interior was carpeted with fresh rose petals and adorned with immense bouquets of white and pink flowers.And especially, in a corner of the suite, stood a remarkable copy of Rodin's "The Waltz," one of my favorite sculptures.
The space breathed softness and serenity, but also a refined luxury that took my breath away.
Overwhelmed with emotion, I turned toward Tristan.His gaze shone with love and pride at my reaction.
"Do you remember when I told you I would buy you a bigger house?"he murmured, caressing my cheek."Here is our home, Eva.Our real house."
I slipped my arms around his neck, pressing against him despite my rounding belly.
"Do you know what I want right now?"I murmured, a mischievous smile on my lips.
"Tell me," he replied, his voice becoming deeper.
"I want us to christen our master suite...properly."
He burst out laughing and I pulled him toward me for a passionate kiss that left no doubt about my intentions.His arms tightened around my waist as he responded to my kiss with ardor.
Tristan's thoughtfulness continued to amaze me.With every detail thought of for me, with every surprise organized with love, I fell even more in love with him.
57.I didn't say "Yes"
TRISTAN
Eva deepened the kiss, and I let out a moan of pleasure when her tongue caressed mine.The softness of her lips, their warmth, made me lose my mind.I held her against me, her body fit mine perfectly, as if it had been created to nestle there.I drank in her perfume, which had the power to warm my senses and soothe my soul.
Our kisses became deeper, more demanding, more thirsty.Her hands slid over my chest, leaving a burning trail in their wake.My heart was beating so hard that I was sure she could feel it under her fingers.
With a hand trembling with impatience, I lowered the zipper of her dress down her back, exposing her bare skin to the touch of my fingers.The fabric of her dress fell to our feet with a silky rustle.And while I covered her with kisses, she unbuttoned my shirt with an urgency that made me smile.We were soon both naked.God, she was sexy!The curve of her round belly where our child was growing only made her more desirable still.
Discreetly, I retrieved the small box from my pocket that I had carefully saved for this moment.
