Chapter 156

Elodie had always scoffed at the idea of marriage, not because she hated it or saw it as ‘nothing more than a legal contract that often leads to misery and resentment,’ in the words of her eloquent brother Gabriel. No, she simply didn’t think she could ever have a marriage like her parents’. If you couldn’t get the best, why settle? But perhaps she had been too hasty in dismissing it entirely. After all, she and Ari had a deep connection, one that went beyond mere physical attraction. They challenged each other, pushed each other to be better versions of themselves. Wasn’t that worth fighting for? Of course, there were still many obstacles to overcome. Their vastly different lifestyles, for one. She was stuck in an office while he was flying around the globe, dodging mysterious enemies. And the fact that they had only known each other for a short time. Could they really build a lasting relationship based on fleeting moments of passion? Only time would tell. But for now, Elodie was cont