Chapter 8 That evening , we flew to Ireland , then on to Bulgaria . [ ] Under the glow of sunset , we held a wedding of the century amidst a sea of roses . [ ] In the bridal suite , Marcus wore silk pajamas , his slender fingers playing with my hair , his voice seductive . " Nina , now I can have you the way I've been wanting to all day ... " [ ] Despite preparing myself mentally all day , when it came time to actually face it , I couldn't help but blush completely . ] The bedside phone buzzed - Luca's one hundred thirty - eighth text message . ] [ Nina , you're an adult now . Can you stop being childish and throwing these tantrums ? ] ] I stared at the message for two seconds , then heard Marcus's aggrieved voice : [ ] " Honey , you know thinking about your ex - boyfriend right now is going to kill my performance , right ? " | ] Looking at his misty eyes and flushed lips , my mind went blank and I blurted out : [ ] " Really ? Then is it too late to return the goods before use ? " Marcus's expression changed instantly . Embarrassed and annoyed , he pinned me down and kissed me . [ ] " You'll soon find out whether I can perform or not . " ] We made love through the night until dawn broke and we finally fell into deep sleep . ] ] The phone screen lit up and dimmed repeatedly until it automatically shut off . The next day , just as we returned to the Stone family estate , two unexpected visitors rang the doorbell . ] Luca stood at the door with Lucia , both their faces dark and unreadable . [ ] I stood coldly beside Marcus , my expression turning completely black when I saw what Luca was holding . ] He placed a suitcase on the table and opened it , revealing various types of lingerie inside . [ ] " I thought you might still find these useful , so I brought them over . " [ ] Looking at Luca's vindictive expression of ' if I can't have you , I'll destroy you , ' I suddenly felt nauseated . [ ] Glancing at Marcus's grim face , I spoke coldly . [ ] " Luca , did you come here just to deliver this pile of things ? " ] Luca glanced at Marcus's dark expression and laughed lightly . [ ] Chapter H " What else ? " His gaze swept up and down my body , mocking . [ ] " A bland woman like you needs some extra help to be interesting . " [ ] Marcus's fists were clenched white . Just before he was about to explode , I gently took his arm and laughed softly : [ ] " Ah . you're absolutely right . I had poor judgment before and would accept anything . " " Men can't just look good but be useless in bed , or else all the lingerie in the world won't help . " ] I traced my finger lightly along Marcus's tense , veined arm and smiled at Lucia . [ ] " Don't you think so ? " ]] Luca's face turned ashen , but I continued . [ ] " I'd advise you to take him to the hospital for a checkup . Early intervention and treatment - after all , it affects your happiness for the rest of your life . " ] ] Luca's fists clenched tightly , as if he might explode any second . [ ] Marcus stepped forward to shield me , blocking Luca's line of sight . ] " Mr. Santos , you've delivered your items . You can leave now . " [ ] Luca acted as if he couldn't understand Marcus's dismissal , pulling Lucia into his embrace with a cold smile : [ ] " After all , Nina and I are old friends who've known each other for years . It's getting late now - why don't we stay the night and you can show us around the city tomorrow ? " ] ] Marcus replied calmly . ] " As you wish . Though tomorrow we'll see if Mr. Santos still has that leisure . " ( 0 )