Chapter 10 Alexander changed into a fresh suit and met up with Sarah outside the hospital . Hand in hand , they slipped away and boarded a private jet as planned . Their first stop : Northern Europe . " We're finally free , " Sarah beamed , snuggling into his chest as the plane took off . " They say couples who see the Northern Lights together stay together forever , " Alexander gave a tight smile but didn't respond right away . He wasn't as excited as he thought he'd be . Somewhere in the back of his mind , an image surfaced - Allison , standing motionless at the hospital , her face unreadable as he " died . " There hadn't been a single tear , She used to love him so much … His brow tightened . Was she just putting on a brave face ? Hiding her pain ? Was she planning to end her life after he was gone ? " Alex ? What are you thinking about ? " Sarah tilted her head up to look at him , a little p He blinked , snapping out of the thought . " Nothing . Just tired , " " Good , " she replied lightly , already bored with the answer . She curled closer to him , pressing her cheek to his chest pout in her voice . " You promised we'd go to that Michelin place right after we landed . Don't even think about backing out just because you're tired . " Alexander nodded , but again , his thoughts wandered Allison never asked for things like this , When she heard he was tired , she'd quietly rub his temples , then brought him a cup of milk - no words , The way she looked at him was always soft , patient . She never made demands . His chest tightened again . Why was he comparing them ? There was no comparison He had always loved Sarah . He forced the thought from his mind and leaned down to kiss her hair . words , no pressure . This was what he wanted - freedom , escape from his family's expectations , and a life with the woman he chose . By the time their plane touched down , Alexander had convinced himself he was fine . He took Sarah to that Michelin - star restaurant she'd been dreaming about , then out shopping for designer pieces she didn't need . They checked into a penthouse suite at one of the most exclusive hotels in Scandinavia . As soon as the door closed , Sarah pressed herself against him . Cheer 10 Ask Al இ Install Al Chat App powered by mak 50.00 % Her arms wrapped around his waist , lips brushing his jawline , then trailing down his neck . She kissed him - hard - then started undoing the buttons on his shirt , her eyes sultry , her hands tracing slow circles across his chest . Her legs tangled around his , pulling him closer . Alexander's pupils darkened as his breath caught in his throat . Desire flared hot between them , and he swept her into his arms and threw her onto the bed . She was eager and demanding . She gave herself to him with a hunger he hadn't seen in Allison . And for three days , they never left the room . They explored each other with reckless abandon , drowning in lust and sweat and silence . On the third night , after another round , Sarah laid across his chest , her fingers drawing lazy shapes over his skin . " Alex , " she murmured , " will you marry me ? " His body tensed . His heart skipped a beat . " I mean …. " She sat up slightly , resting her chin on his chest . " Don't you want a real future together ? Kids ? A home ? " Alexander hesitated . " That sounds … complicated , " he said , eyes fixed on the ceiling " This is good , isn't it ? No paperwork . No pressure . " Sarah frowned . She had never planned to spend her life wandering in the shadows with Alexander . She wanted the title Mrs , Rockwood - and everything that came with it . She wanted their children to carry the Rockwood name , to be heirs to the legacy she'd clawed her way into . Alexander turned his head away . " We'll talk later , " he added , clearly avoiding the subject . Sarah's gaze darkened . But then , she smiled sweetly and climbed back on top of him . " If you don't want to get married , that's okay , " she whispered , brushing her lips against his . " I'll follow you with or without a ring . She kissed him again - deep and slow - pulling him back under . They spent a full week in Northern Europe , cut off from the world . No calls . No news . No emails . They had no idea what was happening back in the States . They didn't know that while they were wrapped up in luxury linens and designer sex- The entire Rockwood empire was burning behind them . Cluper 10