*Isabella's POV* Need I say more? He claimed my lips once more, but this kiss was different. It was still possessive, still dominating, but f**k, it had a lot of emotion in it. It wasn't just a claim; it was a confession. A raw, unfiltered promise that I could feel all the way down to my f*****g soul. He wrapped his hands tighter around my waist, a secure, steady hold, and picked me up. I gasped as he stepped out of the hot tub, the sudden, cool night air a shocking contrast to the hot, bubbling water we'd just been in. He carried me through the cabin, my wet body dripping onto the floor, but he didn't seem to care. His eyes were fixed on mine, dark and intense, and I felt like I was the only person in his world. He placed me down gently on the bed, the soft, cool sheets a welcome sensa

