Allyson's POV
My weekend had been a whirlwind of excitement, passion, and emotional intensity that left me breathless.
Now, sitting at my desk on Monday morning, I welcomed the familiar comfort of returning to work.
The office had always been my refuge, a controlled environment where I could immerse myself in blueprints and structural calculations, blocking out everything else when life became overwhelming.
Engineering gave me something no other aspect of my life could provide - a clear sense of accomplishment and direction.
Yet today, concentration eluded me completely.
My thoughts kept wandering back to those unexpected days away from the city.
The luxury yacht cutting through crystal waters.
That private island paradise.
Michael.
The memory of his mouth moving against mine sent heat spiraling through my body. His touch had been both commanding and tender, leaving marks on my soul that I could still feel. My pulse quickened as vivid images flashed through my mind.
