Adventure Of Love

like a warning. Whoever had sent it clearly knew something about her and Bryan's relationship-something deeper t

ne. She needed backup. Without thinking too much, her fingers hovered over Bryan's name in her cont

p breath, sh

the screen made his heart skip a beat. He hadn't expected to hear from her so soon, not after what happene

tion was going to go. His voice was steady, but underneath

t, a little hesitant. "I... I know t

at up straighter, concern creeping

Someone sent me a message saying they know something about the wedding...

d. "You thin

ut it feels off. I thought maybe...

ween them, showing up together again seemed risky. But this was Evelyn. No matter how mess

aid, his voice softenin

was a strange comfort in knowing Bryan would be by her side.

ed, a hint of a smile playing on h

t chuckle. "Yeah, I gue

dding-that-wasn't, and now they were diving straight back into something mysterious. But more than the

-

ing was supposed to take place. She pulled her jacket tighter around her, scanning the area for any sign

much, seeing her again felt... familiar. She still had that effortless beauty that drew him in from the start,

shaky. Being around Bryan again made he

d walking toward her. He gave her a quick once-over,

on him for just a moment longer than necessary. Bryan always had this way of looking effortless

them thick with unspoken words. Evelyn broke the tension

ssion turning serious.

eating a warm, cozy atmosphere. Evelyn scanned the room, looking for anyone who seemed out of p

ard a corner booth where a figure sat

is hand brushing against her arm as they walked side by side. It was a small gesture, but it sent

. It was always there, even w

ure looked up, revealing a middle-aged wom

woman said, her voice low.

back of Evelyn's chair as they sat down. He was in protecto

elyn asked, keepi

tening, before leaning in closer. "My name's Claire. I kno

glance with Bryan, her he

ngs?" Bryan asked

hat you don't know is that there's been someone behind the scenes, pulling strings, making sure

h dropped. "Wha

g it across the table. "Everything you need to know is in here.

ushing against Evelyn's. The brief contact sent another jolt of

, her shoulder brushing against his. She felt his warmth, the familiar scent

an to unravel in front of them. Everything they thought they knew a

oat, but she couldn't bring hersel

face the biggest revelatio