Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 208: Suffering

Chapter 208: Suffering

Rain stood on the balcony of their bedroom when she felt Alexander’s arms wrap around her, pulling her close from behind. A smile spread across her face as she savored his familiar warmth.

"What are you thinking?" he murmured against her skin, causing her to instinctively tilt her head to the side, feeling the warmth of his lips brush against her neck.

"Hmm, I was just reflecting on how everything seems perfect right now. Things are finally falling into place for me, especially with you and Aunt Melanie. I know it’s still early, but hearing that my father is willing to grant her freedom is incredibly overwhelming." She let out a sigh, the weight of her emotions settling in.

A part of her wondered if a storm was brewing on the horizon. They were all too aware of the uncertainties that loomed like her father-in-law’s health remained precarious, and losing him would be devastating.

"You’re right," Alexander replied, his voice thoughtful. "But one thing my dad always tells us is that the only constant in life is change. We must learn to adapt and make the best of it, whether the changes are good or bad. We have to find ways to protect our position and hold our ground."

He buried his face in the crook of her neck, inhaling deeply as if savoring her natural scent. Rain closed her eyes, feeling the comfort of their closeness.

Rain leaned into Alexander’s embrace, letting his words settle into her thoughts. His advice resonated deeply, embracing change rather than fearing it was a lesson she’d often struggled with but was slowly coming to accept.

"Father-in-law is right," she murmured. "It’s just... I’ve never had this much to lose before. It’s different now with you, with this wonderful family together with Aunt Melanie. I keep thinking about all the ways things could go wrong."

Alexander’s arms tightened around her, "We’re not going anywhere, Rain. And whatever storm comes, we’ll face it together."

She turned to look at him, the warmth in his eyes softening her fears. "Promise me you won’t shut me out if things get difficult because that’s what I’ll do. I don’t care what it is. I want to be there for you too, Alexander."

His gaze softened, and he brushed a stray hair from her face. "You have my word. I’ll let you in... because you’re not just part of my life now, Rain. You’re part of everything."

Rain’s smile widened, and she tiptoed to press her lips against his. Alexander responded by lifting her effortlessly and carrying her back into their bedroom as their kiss deepened, building passion between them.

Once again, she found herself straddling him as he sat on the edge of the bed. She could feel his arousal pressing against her, and her own desire was too intense to ignore. She loved the feel of his lips on hers, and neither of them could seem to get enough, each kiss leaving them craving more.

"We should stop," he hoarsely hummed, panting like her. Rain nodded with an awkward smile and murmured, "Right, let’s just go to sleep."

With that thought, she moved quickly, crawling onto the bed, feeling flushed and restless. They couldn’t go all the way... not yet... but she knew he was as affected as she was. Unless she helped him like last time, he’d be left with nothing but frustration. Even though he had insisted he could manage on his own, she could tell he wanted her just as much as she wanted him.

Lost in her thoughts, she barely noticed when Alexander slid beside her, wrapping her in his arms and pulling her close. He buried his face in the crook of her neck, his voice a low murmur, "Relax and sleep Rain. I’ll wait... just three more days." Then he muttered a quiet curse under his breath.

Rain couldn’t help but chuckle at the frustration in his voice, finding his struggle both endearing and amusing.

Alexander let out a sigh, feeling her laughter vibrate softly against him. "Are you enjoying my suffering?" he teased, his breath warm on her neck.

She tilted her head, meeting his gaze with a mischievous grin. "Maybe just a little," she admitted, eyes twinkling. "But, for what it’s worth, I’m suffering too."

He let out a deep chuckle, pulling her even closer. "Good to know I’m not alone, then." His voice softened as he pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead.

Rain’s smile lingered as they lay together in the quiet. She closed her eyes, feeling the steady rhythm of his heartbeat beneath her hand, and let herself believe in the promise of the moment, trusting that, together, they could face anything that lay ahead.

*****

Meanwhile, Rock called Ben into his study and handed him a stack of documents.

"What is this?" Ben gasped, his eyes widening as he read the title deeds in his hands.

"These are your properties, Ben. To be honest, this was meant to be a surprise gift for you once you finally settle down and get married. But with life being so unpredictable, I thought it best to give it to you now so you can do whatever you want with it," Rock said, offering a warm smile.

Ben’s jaw clenched as he struggled to contain his emotions. "What are you saying, Sir? Dammit! You’ll still be alive when I get married, so take it back! I won’t accept this now!" He grunted, practically shoving the papers back into Rock’s hands.

"Are you Santa Claus? Why are you giving me so much!?" he barked, doing his best to hold back tears.

"Look at your temper! I thought I’d never see that side of you again," Rock joked.

Ben swallowed hard, recalling how he and Rock had first crossed paths. He had been a violent person, a hired killer with blood on his hands. Growing up in a harsh environment, he had been trained to kill from a young age to support his parents and siblings. But meeting Rock had changed everything...