BELLA POV
Ace reached for my hand as we stepped out into the golden morning sun. The air smelled like sea salt and hibiscus, and the breeze flirted with the hem of my romper. The private island was a dream , lush greenery, white sand beaches, and the kind of silence that made you forget the rest of the world existed.
"Ready to be swept off your feet?" Ace asked, his voice low and teasing.
I grinned. "You already did that last night."
He chuckled, then pulled me closer. "Then let's make today unforgettable too."
We walked along a stone path that led to a hidden cove. The water was crystal clear, the kind of blue that made you want to dive in and never come out. A small boat waited for us, sleek and white, with a canopy and a cooler tucked inside.
"Is this part of the tour?" I asked, raising a brow.
Ace winked. "Private island, private boat, private everything. I want you to feel like the only woman in the world today and forever."
I climbed in, and he helped me settle before starting the engine. As we cruised along the out coral reefs, tiny sea turtles bobbing near the surface, and a secluded waterfall that looked like it belonged in a fantasy novel.
We anchored near a sandbar and stepped out. The water was warm, lapping at our ankles. I twirled, laughing, my straw hat nearly flying off.
"You look like a goddess," Ace said, watching me with that look, the one that made my heart do gymnastics.
"Flattery will get you everywhere," I teased.
He walked over, wrapped his arms around my waist, and kissed me. Soft at first, then deeper. The kind of kiss that made the world blur. I melted into him, the sun warming our skin, the ocean singing in the background.
We spent hours exploring, hiking through palm groves, swimming in hidden lagoons, and lounging on hammocks strung between trees. At one point, he fed me mango slices from a picnic basket, and I nearly moaned from how sweet they were.
"You planned all this?" I asked, mouth full of fruit.
"Every detail," he said. "You deserve magic."
By late afternoon, we returned to the mansion. I was sun-kissed, blissed out, and completely in love. Ace disappeared into the bathroom while I changed into a soft cotton robe and curled up on the bed, phone in hand.
It was time.
I opened the group chat. My girls had been waiting.
Bella: "Okay, chaos queens. I'm back. Let's talk."
Immediately, the call started. I answered, and their faces popped up, Stella with her messy bun and iced coffee, Riley in a hoodie with a face mask on, and Bella (me) glowing like a woman who had just lived a fantasy.
Stella: "SHE LIVES! Blink twice if you're still walking straight babe."
Riley: "Girl, you look radiant. Did he feed you mangoes and whisper poetry or what?"
Bella: "He did actually he fed me mangoes. He kissed me under a waterfall. I'm not okay."
Stella: "I need a minute. That's romance on steroids."
Riley: "Did you wear the romper? The one that says 'I'm innocent but also dangerous'?"
Bella: "Yes. And he said I looked like a goddess."
Stella: "I'm throwing my phone. I need this kind of love now."
Riley: " Stella shut it you're married.Okay Bella, but did you do the whipped cream thing yet?"
Bella: "Not yet. But it's chilling in the fridge. Round four is pending."
Stella/Riley: "ROUND FOUR"
Stella: "OKAY OKAY, Was the tour romantic or 'I'm about to be pinned against a palm tree' romantic?"
Bella: "Both. He kissed me in the ocean. I saw stars. I forgot my name."
Riley: "I'm screaming. Did he say anything spicy?"
Bella: "He said I was the only woman in the world today."
Stella: "I'm crying. I need Ace to write a manual for men ,not my man but for other men."
Riley: "Also, did you stretch? Hydrate? Mentally rehearse your moans?"
Bella: "I did all of the above. I'm ready for impact."
Stella: "Girl, blink twice if you're about to make the headboard your new best friend."
Bella: "I'm blinking. Rapidly."
Riley: "We need details tomorrow. Positions. Sounds. Scandal."
Bella: "I'll send a voice note. Maybe a diagram."
We laughed until our cheeks hurt. My girls were wild, loyal, and absolutely unfiltered. They hyped me up like I was the main character , because to them, I was.
Just then, Ace walked in, towel around his neck, hair damp, eyes locked on me.
"You're still glowing," he said, walking over.
I smiled. "Just catching up with my girls."
He leaned down, kissed my forehead, then whispered, "Tell them I'm about to make you glow even more."
I turned back to the screen.
Bella: "Ladies… his back from the showers sooo."
Stella: "I'm logging off. I can't compete."
Riley: "Send holy water. And maybe a fan."
We ended the call with laughter and promises to spill everything tomorrow. I put my phone away, turned to Ace, and smiled.
"Let's make tonight unforgettable."
He pulled me close. "Already planned."
And just like that, the night began soft sheets, whispered promises, and a love that felt like poetry written on skin.
His hands found my waist, warm and firm, pulling me flush against his hard body. The scent of him, fresh from the shower, mingled with the sea salt still clinging to my skin. My breath hitched.
"So," he murmured against my lips, his voice a low rumble that vibrated through me, "what did the girls say?"
A shiver traced down my spine. "They said... to make the headboard my new best friend."
He chuckled, a deep, throaty sound, his mouth capturing mine in a kiss that devoured my every thought. His tongue, hot and insistent, plunged into my mouth, swirling with mine, a dance of pure, unadulterated hunger. I moaned into him, my fingers tangling in his damp hair, tugging gently. He tasted of mint and something uniquely *him*, intoxicating.
His hands slid down, tracing the curve of my ass, pressing me harder against the undeniable bulge straining against his swim shorts. My cotton robe felt suddenly too heavy, too restrictive.
"Let's get rid of this," he whispered, his lips grazing my jaw, then trailing down my neck. His fingers, deft and quick, found the tie of my robe, loosening it. The soft fabric parted, revealing the bare skin beneath. A cool breeze from the open balcony kissed my skin, then his warm breath followed.
"You're beautiful," he breathed, his eyes, dark with desire, raking over my body. My nipples hardened instantly, straining against the air. He lowered his head, his tongue flicking out to tease one, then the other, sending sparks through my core. I arched into him, a soft cry escaping my throat.
"Ace..."
"Shhh," he hushed, his mouth closing over my nipple, sucking gently, a wet, warm suction that made my hips buck. "Just feel."
My fingers fumbled with the drawstring of his shorts, desperate to feel his skin against mine. He helped me, shucking them down, revealing his thick, hard cock, already glistening with pre-cum. My eyes widened.
"Oh, my," I breathed, reaching out to cup him. He was hot, throbbing, silk over steel.
"Ready for round four?" he asked, his voice rough with need. He lifted me, my legs wrapping around his waist as he carried me to position me properly on the bed. The mattress dipped as he lowered me, his erection pressing against my pussy, already slick and aching for him.
"More than ready," I gasped, burying my face in his neck, the anticipation a delicious torment.
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