Together, they followed the stone pathway leading to the entrance of the private villa.
Mark unlocked the door and gently pushed it open.
Charles stepped inside.
The elegant interior was warmly lit, but before he could take in much of it, Mark gently caught his hand.
"Not this way," Mark said with a soft smile.
Curiosity flickered across Charles's face as Mark led him through the villa toward the glass doors at the back.
The moment Mark slid them open, a warm breeze drifted inside.
Charles stepped outside and stopped.
His breath caught in his throat.
The entire private pool villa had been transformed into a breathtaking sea of candlelight and roses.
Hundreds of flickering candles lined the stone pathway, their golden glow reflecting beautifully across the crystal-clear water. Rich red rose petals blanketed the ground, forming an elegant trail that wound around the pool and led toward a beautifully decorated canopy bed draped in flowing white curtains.
