Loving You All Over Again (Aurora and Maverick)

The moment Maverick saw Aurora's pale face, his earlier anger at being

abandoned mebed ine be clear. Aurora in my hamore Anyone who threatens her or the Sage famaly will have to de

The room erupted into shocked whispers and exclamations.

concem. His eyes never let her.

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Aurora stared at their joined hands, her heart tumbling with conflicting emotions. In her previous life, he hadn't even attended her wedding to

This proud, powerful man had stepped aude because he believed the truly loved Scott. He had cried his own happiness, hoping in would g herthe joy far throught she wanted. What a fool.

Maverick cauglat her shifting mood instantly, his fingers tightening on hers. "What's behind that expression?" he asked, his voice low and gentle

Though Aurora trusted his promise of protection, the caught the reporters exchanging skeptical glances. They clearly couldn't believe he'd still want her. The last thing she wanted was to drag him into this mess.

Maverick's eyes narrowed, his voice taking on a hint of anger and panic. "Are you having second thoughts?" he asked, his hot breath brushing her car. "Have you forgotten what you said to me last night? If you refuse me, I'll make sure you regret it"

As the crowd brid its collective breath, waiting for her response, Naomi burit forward, jealousy overwhelming her judgment "Mr. Parker" she

alled out shrilly, "Aurora won't marry you!!

Maverick's gaze shifted to Naomi with lethal intent, the temperature in the room dropping several degrees.

Naomi broke into a cold sweat, her face draining of color as his look nearly buckled her knees. Still, she pressed on with desperate bravado "She just announced she'd only marry her new uer

Maverick's tone was icy. "Is that so

Naomi's heart leaped with misplaced hope. "Surely now he'd explode, tearnoveldrama

tear into Aurora for t

toying with him, she thought.

Instead, Maverick's voice dripped pure contempt. "And who made you her spokesperson?"

Naomi gaped, her script derailing. She wondered why he was so hostile toward her. "But.. Aurora said it herself...

Maverick's eyes flashed with anger. "You dare speak her name so casually?" he snapped.

He then turned to Howard with a scowl. "Why is this worthless nobody still here?"

Laughter rippled through the reporters as Naomi trembled, barely keeping her feet. Aurora watched with deep satisfaction.

Naomi looked at Elias with bear-filled, pleading eyes, her expression a masterpiece of silent suffering.

Elias, stern-faced, waved her aside. With Aurora's situation unresolved, he had no time to argue with Maverick over trivial matters.

Naomi retreated to a corner, biting her lip as she fought to contain her rage. Her eyes blazed with hatred as she stared at Aurora, her fingers itching to tear her to shreds.

Aurora glancer over, a slight smirk on her lips. She thought to herself, This is just the beginning

"Eyrs wandering" Maverick whispered into Aurora's ear. "Thear you're set on marrying your rescuer. Well then consider this my acceptance.

His tone left no room for argument, carrying an unspoken wow. In this life, whether she was willing or not, he would keep her firmly by his side, never again allowing anyone the chance to harm her.

The crowed froze as understanding dawned. Countless hearts shattered as the city's most eligible bachelor claimed the kidnapping victim as his tw. No wonder she'd sparned a mere bodyguard with such a man as her fiance

"Are you trying to pribarrass me? Aurora felt heat flood her face. His public declaration had blindsided her completely.

Maverick's eyes captured hers "Just accepting what you offered.

She wanted to melt through the floor. Earlier accusations hadn't faced her, but his words sent her heart into overdrive.

After drinking in her flustered expression, Maverick turned to her father. "How about next week for the wedding. Mr. Sage?"

Elias stood frozen, realizing he'd misjudged everything. The man he'd suspected had been his daughter's savior all alos

Taking Eli

stunned silence as agreement, Maverick continued smoothly. "Til handle the arrangements. For the marriage gift. I'll have someone

Chapter th

liver it to your home, or your cat specify your requirements directly to them":

Ashe turned to leave, Aurora darted after him. "Maverick, walt

"Your injuries," she said softly, her face still flushed. "Are they healing?"

ick's expression softened at her obvious concern. "Worried about me? he asked.

Her honest nod made his lips quirk upward. "Then come with me, he said, his eyes fixed on her.

He then turned to Elias, adding, "Ti Torrowing her for the day. She'll return tomorrow unharmed"

Before Elias could protest, Maverick land whisked her away, leaving the crowd buzzing with excitement. This romantic revelation would eclipse even the Kalnapping scatulal.