“What contract?” Sophie looked puzzled.


    Colby pulled out the document he had been carrying, which was now stamped and signed. “Given


    willingly, never to be reimed.”


    You..


    t’s legally binding. These are yours now”


    Colby crouched down and slid the ring onto Sophie’s Index finger. The sapphire’s blue hue made her


    skin as delicate as snow


    Colby kissed the gern lightly. “This ring is called Loyalty”


    Looking into Sophie’s eyes, Colby’s gaze was filled with endless affection and love. 1, Colby Costello,


    pledge my unconditional loyalty to you, Sophie Russell. In this life, I shall stand by no one but you.”


    The candlelight flickered, creating an intimate atmosphere on the yacht.


    Sophie’s cheeks burned, and Colby’s palm was feverish. When he touched her fingertips, it was


    electrifying, irresistible.


    The yacht was silent. The sound of waves crashing against the rocks was crystal clear


    It took a moment before Sophie spoke, “Aren’t you forgetting to ask something?”


    Colby frowned, not immediately catching her meaning.


    “After all this effort to woo me, isn’t there something you want to ask?”


    Sophie’s words were hesitant.


    Though she had lived another life, she had never truly experienced love.


    In her past life with James, it was a one–sided affair, and they never lived as a true couple.


    Now, Colby’s confession shook her to the core. She had always known that all she wanted was


    someone who would devote themselves to herpletely.


    James was willing to gamble everything of the Burke family for her, but Colbyid everything he had


    before her without hesitation.


    Sophie found no reason to refuse, nor could she afford to.


    A smile spread across Colby’s face, his voice deep and maic. “Sophie, will you marry me?”


    They were inches apart. Sophie leaned in and gently kissed Colby’s lips. Her eyes sparkled as she


    blushed and said, “That’s my answer.” With just that kiss, Colby felt a fire ignite within him. He ced


    his hand behind Sophie’s neck. Her lips were as luscious as ripe cherries, irresistible to taste.


    Colby leaned in for a deep kiss, their lips and teeth interlocked at that moment, and Sophie felt as if she


    were melting.


    Colby held her tightly as if blending her into his very bones and blood.


    The kiss was long, and just before Sophie felt she might suffocate, Colby let her go.


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    He gently yed with her hair and cradled her fac his voice now hoarse. “Sophie, wait for me. Wait for


    the day I bring you home.”


    Sophie blushed and nodded softly. Colby tenderly touched her face and nted a soft kiss on her


    forehead.


    Just then, Sophie’s phone rang. She nced at the caller ID. It was Jenna.


    Sophie snapped back to reality, remembering the day’s events. Jenna must have been worried sick, so


    she immediately answered the call. Before Sophie could speak, Jenna said, “Sophie, where are you?


    Adler and I wille get you!”


    “What’s up?”


    “lon’t it your birthday today? Colby prepared a special dinner to celebrate.”