Chapter 21

Anna's POV A shy smile played on my lips as I gazed at the swimsuit I had chosen, his words ringing in my mind: "Remember, don't pick anything too revealing. Your sexiness is for my eyes only." Lucian was taking me on a vacation—our first official trip together. I had carefully selected my outfits, wanting everything to be perfect. It had been so long since I had gone on a getaway, and I was determined to savor every moment. After packing my bags, I went to the hospital and applied for leave. My phone chimed with a message from Lucian: "I've booked a spa session for you. Once you're done with work, take some time to pamper yourself." As I read his words, a smile spread across my face, and my heart swelled with emotion. His love and care felt almost unreal—like a beautiful dream I never wanted to wake from. Unlike Declan, who had always been my priority, leaving little room to think about myself, Lucian made me his priority. In the past, I had barely considered self-care, let alone indu