Chapter 69

The moon spilled its silver light over the vineyards as Gideon pulled me into his arms with an urgency that mirrored my own desire. There were no words, only the sound of our ragged breaths as he gently laid me down between the rows of vines that now bore my name.

The soft earth beneath my back contrasted with the solid weight of Gideon's body over mine. His hands explored my curves through the w