6 months later
The warm glow of the bathroom lights reflected off the steamy mirror as I hung my beautiful red dress up on the door, preparing for Isabelle and Brandon's wedding. I couldn't believe it had already been six months since we returned from the island. Life was finally returning to normal, and I couldn't have been happier.
"Serena?" Xavier's voice echoed through the bathroom as he entered, completely naked. His tall, muscular physique had healed remarkably well over the past few months, the remnants of poison barely visible now.
"Hey," I replied, trying to sound casual as I turned to face him. But there was no denying the way my heart raced at the sight of his body, strong and perfect once again.
"Excited for tonight?" he asked, stepping into the shower and letting the hot w
