Marshall had one goal this weekend, and that was to remind Danielle that she was his, cherished, and adored in every possible way. After everything, the hospital stress, Victoria’s madness, the weight of their responsibilities, she deserved to feel worshipped and treated like his queen, no longer his princess but his queen. So he planned the trip meticulously, choosing the perfect countryside retreat, far away from prying eyes and distractions. Here, it would be just the two of them, tangled in bedsheets and lost in each other. The night before he told Danielle, he went to his parents and asked if they wouldn't mind looking after Coby and Emilla. "Mom, Dad, I'm taking Dani away for the weekend. Could you look after the children?" "Of course we can," Camilla responded happily. "Thank

