𝐄𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞|𝟏𝟖+

𝐀𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 - 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭

The island had become a second home to Rosetta, a place where time seemed to slow down, allowing her to savor every moment. The once-foreign landscape now felt familiar, with its sun-drenched beaches, lush greenery, and the distant hum of life from the occasional visitors who roamed the other side of the island. But here, in the secluded embrace of Ronan's mansion, they were in a world of their own.

Rosetta, her belly now round and full with the life growing inside her, had settled into this new chapter with a sense of peace she hadn't known before.

The days blended together in a comforting routine-mornings spent by the water, afternoons exploring the island's hidden treasures, and evenings wrapped in Ronan's arms as they planned for the future. They often spoke about the baby, imagining who they would look like, what their first words might be, and how their lives were about to change.

Footsteps in the sand softly drew her out of her trance as she glanced back and saw her boyfriend approaching. "Hey love," he greeted her with a quick kiss and sat down on the comfy recliner next to her.

She just smiled and looked back towards the endless ocean, its waves swaying and the wind passing by.

Ronan stared at his beautiful baby mama. Her huge naked belly looked absolutely ethereal in the golden rays, her boobs had gotten more full making them look sexier to him and her wide hips were perfect for grabbing when they made love.

"Stop staring, you're making me blush," she murmured, her cheeks warming as she shyly looked away.

Ronan smirked before moving closer and picking her up as she gasped. "What are you doing?" she asked, holding his biceps in surprise as he settled back down and placed her on his lap.

"Now you are where you should've been," he replied as he pecked her cheek and held her in his arms. She chuckled as she got comfortable, placing her head on his chest and his arms around her belly.

"Can you believe how far we've come?" Rosetta asked, her voice low and soft.

"I know," Ronan responded with a sigh. "I feel like it was yesterday when I found out you were pregnant."

After Ronan spoke, she suddenly grew quiet, her unexpected silence immediately stirring his concern. "What's wrong?"

"I was just thinking about the day when I was attacked," she mumbled as she tightened her hold on his body. "It was scary."

Ronan's features hardened but he kept his cool. He was haunted by that day every time he thought about it. "You're safe. That won't ever happen again, I promise."

"I know."

The sun was high in the sky, casting a warm, golden glow over the grassy meadow where Rosetta and her friends had spread their picnic blankets. The day was perfect, the kind that made you forget about all your worries and just bask in the simplicity of good company and sweet treats.

Rosetta sat with her back against a sturdy oak tree, a contented smile on her lips as she watched Millie and Harlow attempt to fly a kite nearby, their laughter ringing through the air. The others, Mandy, Carla, and Giselle, were gathered around the blanket, which was laden with an array of sweets, sandwiches, and fruit. It was a beautiful spread, each dish lovingly prepared and shared among friends.

"This is exactly what I needed," Rosetta sighed, taking a bite of a strawberry. "It's been too long since we all got together like this."

"Agreed," Carla nodded, reaching for a sandwich. "And it's even more special now, considering it's one of the last times we'll see you before the baby arrives."