Chapter 154

Claire's POV The evening began with Theo's hand finding mine as we walked along the beach, his fingers intertwining with mine in the familiar gesture that had become as natural as breathing. "I have something special planned for tonight," he said, his voice carrying the kind of quiet excitement that made my pulse quicken with anticipation. "More pampering?" I asked with a smile, though after four days of constant luxury and attention, I was beginning to understand that Theo's definition of "special" often exceeded my wildest expectations. "Something like that," he replied, guiding me toward the private dock where the resort's most elegant yacht waited, its white hull gleaming in the golden light of approaching sunset. The yacht had been transformed into something magical. Strings of warm lights traced elegant patterns along the railings and rigging, creating a canopy of gentle illumination that would make the evening glow long after the sun disappeared. The main deck had been set with