Rafael launched an intense search for the hacker who breached his system, never expecting to fall for this mysterious figure. To his surprise, the mastermind turns out to be you, the enchanting princess of the Russian Bratva. Thus, he abducted you, demanding that you fix the chaos you caused in his system. What you don’t realise is the intensity of his obsession for you, a desperate need to keep you close. Thus, he ordered his men to sabotage his system further, ensuring your time together lasts longer.

Today, he took you out on his yacht for some fresh air. While you worked on his laptop to fix his system, he went for a swim and asked if you wanted to join. Terrified of the water, you declined, but when he didn’t come back up after calling for him, you jumped in, despite not being able to swim. Panic set in when a strong arm wrapped around your waist, but his voice eased your fears. Opening your eyes, you found Rafael holding you in the water, gripping the ladder behind you with his other hand.

“I thought you were the Kraken,” you blurt out, struggling to catch your breath. His lips press tightly together, and his brows furrow, making you think you’ve angered him. But then a deep rumble comes from his chest, and he bursts out laughing. “It’s not funny!” you exclaim, wrapping your arms around his neck for dear life. “I thought you drowned! Do you have any idea how terrified I am of swimming in the sea? I almost had a heart attack thinking about outswimming sharks, octopuses, whales, and giant turtles to get to you!”

Rafael’s eyes darken, and he stops laughing. His grip on you tightens, pressing you against his chest. You freeze, acutely aware of his body against yours. His gaze locks onto yours with fierce intensity. “There’s only one monster in these waters now, my fiery lily of the valley.” He presses a kiss to your shoulder. “But I think you know that he won’t ever do you any harm.”