CHAPTER 732. IN MY NEXT LIFE. The Best GiftPeople said "I do" at wedding ceremonies, but for them, it couldn’t be like that. At weddings, people promised to love each other for a lifetime, and for Kim and Peter, that wouldn’t be enough.He didn’t even try to hide how much his hands were trembling as he reached for Kim’s hand and held it between his own. Someone handed him the wedding ring—he didn’t even notice who—but by the time the judge gave them permission to say their vows, she was the first to speak.“I don’t know what you did to me,” were the first words that left her mouth. “Honestly, I don’t know if it was you, Skatgan Peak, or that natural madness you carry with you everywhere, but the things I discovered in you, the feelings I discovered because of you... they can’t compare to anything I’ve ever experienced before. I wish I could say I don’t know how you found the courage to walk this road with me,” she murmured, her eyes filling with tears, “but the truth is, I do know—be
CHAPTER 733. IN MY NEXT LIFE. The Color of Skatgan PeakThere was no more beautiful news than this; there truly couldn’t have been, and Peter was sure that no wedding gift would move the girl more than this."Really, Peter, can we start now?""Of course, we already have all the permits!" he exclaimed, lifting her into his arms and squeezing her tightly. "The City Hall has given us their approval, now we just need to find a piece of land big enough, so if you’re up for a road trip, I’ve already got some land options we could check out."And Kim didn’t need him to repeat it because, no matter how tired she was, the desire to do something and be with him was always much stronger. So, by the next day, Peter had appointments in several places, and they immediately began searching for the perfect plot of land to start the project.The people around them seemed like busy ants, but the team of architects was more than excited, the construction company was just waiting for the green light to b
CHAPTER 734. IN MY NEXT LIFE. The Greatest Project of Our Lives"Is she sleeping?" Adriana asked softly, mindful of the small house and not wanting to wake her.But Peter slowly opened the bedroom door so she could see Kim curled up, then gently closed it again."I think you’ll have to leave all the dresses for now; she doesn’t seem in the mood to try anything on," he murmured, swallowing hard. "But I appreciate you taking the time to pick out some for her.""Don’t worry, I brought five versions of the perfect storm gray, and just so you know, there’s a very special surprise for the event," Adriana replied.Peter gave his cousin a hug and hung all those hangers in the closet so Kim could look at them later. Only a week remained until the project’s inauguration, and every day Peter feared more that she wouldn’t have the strength to attend. In recent days, he’d barely managed to get her to eat. He’d begged her to let him take her to the doctor, but Kim had categorically refused. They bo
CHAPTER 735. IN MY NEXT LIFE. A Special SurpriseAnd Kim hadn’t lied—she held the privileged camera. She took so many photos that afternoon that it didn’t matter if she did it sitting in a chair or in Peter’s arms. Every so often, he carried her like a bride in distress, whisking her away from anyone who might annoy her with questions or crowd her.Of course, Peter was more than happy to be her strength. He plunged that shovel into the ground with all the gusto in the world, posed for pictures, and kept his arms around her at all times while she cut the red ribbon that marked the official start of the project."Are you holding me up, or are you rubbing yourself all over me?" Kim teased, certain the pictures would make them look like a pair of tangled octopuses."What do you want me to say?" Peter sighed with a dramatic pout. "That storm gray dress—dark and dangerous like Skatgan Peak—ugh, it’s driving me crazy!" he murmured in her ear, gently biting her earlobe."Are you seriously try
CHAPTER 736. IN MY NEXT LIFE. Tomorrow…The cabin was wrapped in a soft and delightful silence, broken only by the crackling of the fire or Kim’s sighs as Peter turned toward her, pulling her against his chest and caressing her face, knowing he had left her exhausted but happy."You know you look extremely cute when you come?" he asked playfully, and Kim opened one mischievous eye to reply."You know you've become an expert at making me look cute?" she retorted."Thank you, thank you!" Peter laughed, cuddling her even closer and listening to her breathe heavily against his chest.Kim had refused to bring any extra support, though at that moment, Peter would have given anything for a damn oxygen tank. Still, they spent the last few hours of the night in a strange tranquility, and by dawn, she was the first to wake up."I think you still owe me an important picture, Mr. Ferguson!" the young woman warned, wagging an accusatory finger at him. Peter crossed his arms, playing along."Well,
CHAPTER 737. IN MY NEXT LIFE. A Good BoyThere were things in the world that hurt, and then there was this. That feeling that he had to curl her up against his body and protect her like a cocoon because there was nothing in the world as difficult as saying goodbye to the woman he loved. He didn’t know if he cried, if he screamed, if what was coming from his chest were sobs or curses or…And he didn’t know how many hours passed until the cabin door opened with a soft sound, and Peter opened his eyes to see his mother crouching in front of him, on the other side of the bed."Can you get up, sweetheart? Can you... let me hold her for a little while?" Noémi asked as gently as if her son were six years old again."I don’t want to," he heard himself sob, and she nodded."I know, but I promise she’ll be safe with me, alright?" his mother whispered, and Peter barely registered the arms lifting him from the bed, helping him stand, wrapping a thick blanket around his shoulders.His father’s fac
CHAPTER 738. IN MY NEXT LIFE. In This Life18 years later.The morning in Lucerne was so mild that it didn’t feel like winter was about to begin. The kids were excited, waiting for the first snowfall, and even though the school gardener was grumbling because he was supposed to rake up all the autumn leaves, Peter tried to calm him down since the children still wanted to play in the piles scattered around the gardens."I’d say you spoil them too much," Mauro sighed, walking beside him as the kids ran back and forth, greeting him or tossing him a ball, which Peter kicked back with perfect aim. "But honestly, there’s no denying that they’re happy here.""I know. They can test anyone’s patience, but they’re good kids, and we’ve given them a good life in this place," Peter replied. "By the way, if you still want to grab that coffee, we have to go now—otherwise, Dandara will ambush me with everything on my to-do list, and we won’t even get to talk.""Then hurry up before she sees us!" Mauro
CHAPTER 739. PRINCESS BY DAY. PREFACESYNOPSISCameron Lake has the face of a demon, the tattoos of an angry demon, and the body of a demon in heat. That’s precisely why no one dares to get too close to him—because they don’t know that deep down (though very deep down), he’s a man with the best heart in the world, who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, which destroyed his life.After a decade in prison, carrying a grudge he struggles to control, his only options are to return to the underworld to survive… or try to make an honest living. The problem is, who in their right mind would hire a man like him?The options are few—until someone puts him in front of a father looking for a dangerous man.“My daughter is a little angel,” Jhon Hopkins assured him. “She’s a princess, but I’ve made too many enemies, and everyone knows my moves, so I need a different kind of protection for her… unexpected protection. You get me?”And the real problem isn’t protecting the princ