Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 795

"Here we are," Tarquin announced suddenly.

Elysia snapped back to reality, her focus instantly captured.

Before them stood a strikingly modern beach house, its design a testament to architectural beauty. The front yard boasted a well-manicured lawn, complete with sun umbrellas and wicker chairs.

Had she been dropped here with no context, she'd never have guessed this place was on a secluded island!

A pack of wolves stood guard in front of the house, watching them. A few wolf pups, barely old enough to walk, stumbled towards Tarquin.

Bending down, Tarquin picked one up and squinted his eyes, "Haven't seen you in a while, and now you're out and about?"

Elysia quickly glanced at the mother wolf, who watched them with a gentle gaze, showing no sign of hostility.

The trust it took for the mother wolf to let Tarquin hold her pup was undeniable!

Elysia wasn't quite as brave, cautiously petting the little one on the head, thinking to herself how much Evan would love this place.

"Let's go inside," Tarquin said, setting the pup down and taking Elysia's hand as they walked into the villa.

The interior matched Tarquin's personality perfectly: modern, minimalist, and sophisticated, adorned in shades of black, white, and gray.

After shedding their coats and changing shoes, Tarquin led her by the hand straight to the study.

They passed through a hidden door behind a bookshelf, descending into the basement.

It was vast, filled with all manner of things, resembling a miniature museum with its array of glass cases.

But these cases didn't hold treasures or rarities; instead, they contained items that seemed mundane at first glance.

There were stones with scratch marks, worn-out books, old paintings, and children's clothing…

Tarquin was excited, showing off his collection, "This stone has marks from when I first ended up on the island at seven. Each mark represents a day, five in total."

"This is a tooth from Snow-Rage, the beast that attacked me when I first arrived. We fought, and it nearly bit off my leg. I knocked out one of its teeth."

"Over here are things belonging to my parents. I've gathered everything I could find."