The Billionaire's Intern (Maya Thompson) novel Chapter 224

Pulling back, they lingered for a moment, eyes locked, breaths still unsteady. A quiet smile touched Damien’s mouth before he spoke.

“Let’s go in,” he said, his hand warm around hers as he guided her toward the cabin.

The door opened with a soft creak, revealing a space that felt both intimate and expansive. Inside, the rustic charm met modern elegance in perfect balance. Exposed beams stretched high above, dark wood contrasting with pale stone walls. A wide fireplace glowed steadily, casting golden light across supple leather chairs and a low table where a bottle of wine and two glasses waited.

Floor-to-ceiling windows framed the ocean beyond, the last colors of sunset spilling across the waves in shades of violet and gold. The air carried a subtle blend of cedar and salt, soothing and grounding.

Maya stepped forward slowly, her gaze moving over every detail. She turned in place as though afraid to miss a single corner, awe softening her features. For a moment, she forgot to breathe-caught between the elegance of the room and the raw beauty of the world beyond the glass.

Maya’s lips curved into a soft smile as her gaze swept the room. “This place is… beautiful,” she whispered, as though afraid to disturb the stillness.

Damien stepped behind her, his hands sliding gently around her waist, drawing her back into his solid frame. He pressed a soft kiss to her cheek, his voice low and certain against her skin. “You’re more beautiful.”

Heat bloomed in Maya’s chest, and her breath hitched. She tilted her head slightly, just

nough to catch his eyes for a fleeting second, and felt a shiver of warmth run through her. His hand lingered at the small of her back, grounding her, steadying her, and somehow making her heart race all at once.

He turned her gently to face him, his gaze unusually tender, almost vulnerable, the usual sharp edge softened. A small, almost shy smile tugged at the corner of his lips. “Come,” he murmured. “Let me show you around.”

Maya’s lips curved into a soft smile, and she nodded. Together, they moved through the space, each step beside him feeling intimate, ordinary yet extraordinary, as if they were sharing a secret world meant only for them. The brush of his hand at hers, the warmth radiating from his body-every detail made her feel lighter, safer, and utterly at home.

The living room opened before her-expansive yet inviting, with high vaulted ceilings of warm.

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