Her Return, His Regret

Lora and Ryan took a night stroll as streetlights cast a warm ambience over the cobblestone streets, lighting up the path for the couple.

The air was cool and carried the faint scent of flowers from nearby gardens, mixed with the sweet aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries wafting from cafes that were still open into the night. Lora took a deep breath, sighing in satisfaction. The night was perfect and she wouldn't have it any other way.

"Has Jason called you or he's still quiet?" Ryan suddenly asked as they wandered down the quiet streets.

Lora glanced at Ryan and raised an eyebrow. She asked, "Where's that question coming from?"

She wondered if Ryan was still insecure about Jason. Lora had made it clear that she had ended things with him so that they could start over on a clean slate... but it seemed Ryan couldn't forget about the man she once dated. "I just find it strange that he went quiet just like that. Maybe he's planning something," Ryan responded, his eyebrows furrowing.

After Lora broke up with Jason, he suddenly went MIA.

Although Lora understood that he needed time to process the breakup, it was strange for him to disappear like that.

However, Lora still didn't think Jason was a bad guy. He was someone she once relied on for comfort, even though it wasn't in a romantic way.

She sighed and replied, "I told you he's a good guy, Ryan. He's just hurt. I'm sure he just needs time."

Ryan didn't continue with the topic. However, deep down, he vowed to add more investigators to look into Jason's background.

There was something about him that made Ryan suspicious. But he couldn't put a finger on it.

It was strange how he was unable to find anything on Jason.

Who was he? Where did he come from? Did he approach Lora on purpose?

All these questions kept rushing through Ryan's mind, but he didn't voice them out, not wanting Lora to feel bad. She already felt guilty about hurting Jason. Ryan didn't want to add to her burden.

They continued to walk in the quiet streets, the city's magic enveloping them.

Occasionally they would gaze into each other's eyes and steal a kiss or two.

They soon settled on a bench where they could look up at the Eiffel Tower. It looked so beautiful under the twinkling stars.

From there, Lora asked Ryan, "When do you plan to talk to your father?"

Ryan froze, his heart clenching. He wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with Miles, but it was easier said than done.

"I don't know... but it should be soon," He replied. "I can only talk to him when Celeste isn't around but she usually sticks to him like glue."

"It better be soon... don't give people who want to see you estranged from your father the satisfaction," Lora advised, squeezing Ryan's hand that she was still holding.

Ryan had not let her hand go ever since they left the hotel. He kept a firm hold on her, giving her a sense of security.

"You're right, baby," Ryan responded. "I'll find time to meet him so that we can talk."

"That's my man," Lora remarked and Ryan froze.

"What's wrong?" Lora asked with a raised eyebrow, wondering why he looked shocked.

"Say that again," Ryan requested.

"That's my man?" Lora replied.

Ryan bit his lower lip sensually before using his free hand to cup the back of Lora's neck. He then pulled her in for a kiss.

The two kissed under the night sky, focussing only on each other as the world seemed to fade away.

Ryan kissed Lora passionately, slipping his tongue into her mouth and letting it dance with hers. He deepened the kiss with every second that passed, pouring his emotions into it. Lora's heart raced as she kissed Ryan back with equal vigor, the butterflies in her stomach going wild. In fact, it was a whole zoo in there.

The way Ryan kissed her... she could feel his emotions through that kiss.

They continued to kiss, enjoying each other's flavour like the night would never come to an end.

It was only when Lora gasped for breath that Ryan let up from the kiss. He cupped Lora's face before kissing her eyes softly.

"I love it when you call me your man," Ryan remarked, a smile crossing his lips.

"There's nothing strange about that. You're my man, are you not?" Lora asked, blinking her eyes playfully.

Ryan let out a low chuckle before replying, "Yes, I'm all yours."

He held Lora's free hand with his before bringing it to the left side of his chest and added, "My heart is yours, my love. My body belongs to you... you can do whatever you want with it." "Can I?" Lora asked with a cocked-up eyebrow. "Are you sure you can go on? You looked pretty tired earlier."

Ryan narrowed his eyes at Lora. He replied in a dangerously low voice, "Is that a challenge? I can go on all night, the question is, can you keep up?"

Lora's eyes widened. She shook her head and said, "I'm just joking, I know your injuries are not fully healed yet."

"Who cares about that? I have to

prove to you that I can go all night, otherwise, you would think I can't satisfy you," Ryan uttered before scooping Lora into his arms carrying her bridal style.

"Ryan, I was just joking!" Lora exclaimed, her eyes gleaming with joy. She wrapped her arms around Ryan's neck, saying, "Now you're going to carry me to our room?" Ryan nodded and replied, "Yes, I have to show you my strength so that you will never doubt me again."

Lora giggled as Ryan began to run in the direction they came from.

"Ryan, you don't have to- Ah!" Lora squealed, giggling at the bumpy ride she was subjected to.

However, her heart felt full.This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .

This was the type of love she always wanted. A love where nothing was forced... the laughter, the care, the love... everything came naturally.

There was no confusion in her heart... she didn't have to spend sleepless nights asking herself if her man loved her back or not. Everything was clear for her to see...

This time, she knew deep down in her heart that Ryan loved her and it was the best feeling in the world.

When they arrived at their hotel

room, Ryan carried Lora to the tall windows and said, "Earlier, I wanted to fuck you by the window but I thought the bed would be ideal for our first... you know... make up sex. But now, I can do you wherever I want."

Lora giggled and gasped when Ryan ripped her dress. She glared at him playfully and scolded, "Hey, that's being wasteful."

"I'll take you shopping in the

morning," Ryan said before crashing his lips on hers in an explosive kiss He pushed her against the glass, holding her arms up on either side of her face, all the while still kissing her hungrily.

Soon, Lora's chest was pressed against the window as Ryan entered her from behind, pounding into her like his life depended on it.

Lora's moans filled the room, pleasure ripping through her as she enjoyed both the view and what Ryan was doing to her.