Before she could make the slightest gesture, Stephan took her in his arms and pressed her against him before seizing her lips. Ambre let out a low moan of protest before closing her eyes and letting him do it. And just as Stephan had predicted with certainty, she responded to the kiss with her whole being. No matter how much she engulfed herself in this ocean of immortal pleasure or fled to the farthest reaches of the universe, she would never forget the sensations this man had awakened in her with this simple embrace. Their mouths and breaths mingling indefinitely, she offered him what no man had ever been able to achieve.
Of course, Amber could have pushed him away, tried to break the circle of his hard, possessive arms.
If only for Nicholas’ sake and that of his family, who had received him well, she should have done so. But she never could. For through that deep, intoxicating kiss, Amber could also detect something other than a devouring passion, the dark and terrible parts of her captor. She could easily sense a despair mingled with atrocious sadness that was gradually eating away at him, penetrating even deeper into his soul. Amber wondered if this man could ever reach the depths of despair, for his inner world seemed so infinite and contained unspeakable secrets.
But one thing remained. One thing that broke his heart forever.
He had long since parted her lacy panties, and slipped his delicate, firm fingers into the moist cavity of her womanhood.
Stephan loosened their mouths so that the girl could catch her breath, and fully savor the joy his deft fingers were giving her by penetrating her private part so intensely.
Ambre could also feel perfectly the big bulge that the black pants couldn’t conceal, pressing hard against her.
«Why Amber?
She looked at him uncomprehendingly.
«Why are you offering yourself so much?
Petrified by this question and Stephan’s icy whisper, Amber pushed him away. He made no move to restrain her. Blind with tears, she opened the door and ran away from him.
Tonight, the young lady took particular care with her dinner. A cream imperial-cut dress, emphasizing the perfection of her young body. Alas, these efforts were in vain, for Stephan didn’t show up at the salon. And the compliments of the entire household did nothing to lighten his mood.
She didn’t see him again for two long days. To fill this inexcusable, yet impossible to appease wait, Amber devoted herself to photographing the island, as she had promised herself on the day of her arrival, discovering its particular beauty and the formidable depth of its simple history. For the occasion, she wore a simple sky-blue tee-shirt, emblazoned with the crest of a famous English stadium, and low-cut black pants, molding her legs, making them appear longer and slimmer, and all this with a pair of tennis shoes in the same tone with thick soles.
She tied her long hair back at the top of her head, revealing the delicacy of her face and neck.
Nicholas would have liked to accompany her, but Amber refused categorically, especially after the distressing and indelible episode she’d shared with the Theodakis’ prodigal son. Nicholas tried again to insist, using strong arguments about his perfect knowledge of the island and therefore of the incredible places that would inspire her most, of the particular angle from which the contemplation of a nook was at the height of its splendor and which she would surely miss if he didn’t take her there. But no words or insistence changed the girl’s decision. Seeing him unhappy and hurt by so much refusal, Amber embraced him and promised to only stay out for two hours at most. And that the rest of the day would be devoted to things he’d like to do. But Amber knew she could never let him touch her again. Not after paying for the incomparable delight.
And what happened in the next few minutes capsized her heart irrevocably.
After several fantastic photos, Amber decided to end her short walk with a visit to the ruins of Apollo’s temple. When she arrived at the sacred site, Amber felt a gentle quietude come over her. She climbed the steps of the ancient edifice, still in relatively good condition, and turned to admire the view the ancient temple had to offer.
Delighted by the view, she took a few snapshots before turning to the remaining pillars.
«Now that’s what I call professional.
Perhaps she’d been feeling that heavy, obnoxiously extraordinary magnetic presence all along, but she willed herself to ignore it in despair.
«Photography is my job. So it’s normal for me to behave like a professional.
«Is it?
«Yes, it is.
«Well, I’ll be honest with you. You’re so much more radiant now, on your own, than when you were with my brother.
Until then, Amber had still been afraid to face this man, but when she heard these words heavy with cynical mockery, she turned around and turned her shining eyes on him, filled with uncontrollable emotions and incandescent anger.
«I know perfectly well what you’re insinuating, but it’s not true and, what’s more, it’s none of your business. I decided to go for a walk without him because I needed a bit of solitude to perfect my shots. But later, we’ll come back here together for intimate, loving moments.
But this tirade of rebellion made no impression on the Prince, whose amused smile grew even more pronounced.
«Do you hear yourselves? You’re so desperate to justify yourself and me with these lies that you can’t even see the tears beading in your beautiful eyes, nor the plea that lies within.
«No, you’re wrong.
Amber was overwhelmed by how handsome he was. He was wearing a navy blue polo shirt with a stripe down the chest. His beige wool pants accentuated the length of his muscular legs, and the black moccasin and flat gold watch slightly accentuated the appearance of his nobility. He detached himself from the pillar on which he was casually leaning to approach her. He took the camera in his steady hands.
«When you take photos, you seem to glow. It’s a real passion. And you had been granted the immense privilege of being able to do a job you love. Unfortunately, many people can’t.
«Yes, I know I’m very lucky, although I can never thank fate enough for having graced me with this happiness. But you’re probably more aware of it.
«More than that, I’d like you to answer me.
And once again, he went back to being on familiar terms.
«What’s the matter?
«Why are you putting off passion?
Overwhelmed, Amber wanted to protest. But Stephan didn’t give her the chance.
«You’re ready to marry my brother, live by his side and give him the children he wants. And all without feeling what you feel for me. What could be more beautiful than the feelings you carry? To build your life on caution and the fear of being hurt, I could never understand.
Amber remained silent for a long time, then resolved to stretch out her small hands and place them timidly on the Prince’s, caressing it awkwardly.
«Fear and pride drive so many people to unbearable regrets. I may lose my heart and be crushed with sadness, but...
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