His Destructive, Toxic Love novel Chapter 595

"It's me."

His voice was low and tired, a warm breath brushing against her ear, sending a gentle shiver down her spine.

Eliza felt his breath on her skin, her small hand covering his larger one. "You're back?"

"Yeah, I'm back," he murmured, planting a soft kiss on her pale neck. "Tomorrow, we're heading home."

"Mhm," she replied quietly, like she was in a dream.

He gently turned her around, hands resting firmly on her shoulders. In the moonlight, she could see a faint scar on his forehead.

"Does it still hurt?" Her slender fingers gently traced the mark. "I was so scared... scared I'd never see you again."

"There's no way I'd ever leave you," he whispered, kissing her forehead lightly. "It was just a bump in the road, just stretched out our time apart a bit."

He pulled her closer, wrapping her in his arms. She could hear the strong, steady beat of his heart.

Her arms encircled his waist. "Casper, why did you block me? You barely reached out this past year. Were you...?"

"Absolutely not," he cut her off, knowing exactly where her thoughts were headed. "I had so many surgeries, and I wanted to get better fast so I could surprise you. I held back from contacting you. Then Minna took my phone and blocked everyone, including you."

Alright, she thought. She believed him.

Her hand reached up to touch his face. The surgeries had been successful, and the scars on his hands and back had healed significantly.

She kissed his cheek, her eyes soft and glistening. "Did you miss me?"

"Missed you like crazy."

He drew her closer, their lips and tongues intertwining. The kiss traveled from her lips to her earlobe, growing more intense with each moment.

His large hand held her slender waist, pulling her snugly against him, making sure she felt every bit of his longing. A year's worth of yearning finally erupted into a passionate embrace...

By morning, when Eliza woke, Casper had already packed their bags. Dillon had sorted out their flight tickets too.