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Marry First, Love Later

Chapter 8 Chapter 8

Word Count: 1049 | Released on: 07/12/2024

amazed glances, strugglin

of astonishment at Elias being a sol

ain all the bullet woun

ing position, she assumed, giv

ndeniably alluring ab

her eyes shining with excitement. 'Oh my gosh, Call

t a sudden wave of dizziness cr

rld blurring into a w

egs buckled beneath her, and she

efore she could catch Callie, a pair of stro

y reached for

Wendy a stern glance. 'Seriously, nurse? Yo

ide with astonishment as she watche

annoyance, tinged wit

d, that much

er, Wendy found her vo

ly, his strong arms cradling her g

ays of Rosedale Hospital, Elias's powerfu

hummed with the soft so

pen, and she found hersel

and she noticed the IV needle secured to her ar

hausted and disoriente

ndy hurried over, placing a pillow behind Call

recall the events that led to her cur

carefully and tended to th

shouldn't have been moving abo

the pillow. 'I guess I pushed myself too far. Two surg

lood sugar must have tanked after all that. Seriously, as a doctor, you should take better care of yourself

l Westwood?' Calli

casually. 'The soldiers admitted here earlier are his men. And let me tell you, he's g

medical mishap his precious daughter caused earlier. Almost killed

on that. The important thing is that the soldier

d their conversation, and Call

od himself, striding into the room

ntarily around Wendy's hand, n

worried Lieutenant Colonel Westwood was about you. I thought he might explode wit

tly slipped away, leaving Callie an

between them, his steps

pered voice, he uttered

furrowed her brows.

aving

eries, she gave her own blood to one of his s

ave to thank me. I'm a doctor. It's my jo

on her calm expression, his mind wandering

ers with such sadness, treated her

ncomfortable fe

e of coldness, tinged with a flicker of ange

the glass of water, a flicker of p

ightly, not wanting anyone else to wit

ging into places where

lie's voice rose, her eyes we

why her eyes stung and

none of your business!' Tears streamed down Ca

the tears on her face, a maddening s

he fragile vulnerability of t

the glass from Callie's hand and set it d

artled, gl

, his long legs pressing against h

ious encounter, where he was the one

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“'Callie,' he began, his voice husky, 'crying over your ex-boyfriend won't solve anything.' Confusion etched across her face, Callie furrowed her brows. 'Then what will?' she demanded, her voice tinged with frustration. Elias leaned closer, his warm breath caressing her cheek. 'You need to show him what he's lost. Find a man who's more handsome, more powerful, and richer than him. Then, make a grand entrance into his life with your new partner.' Callie scoffed, her eyes rolling in disbelief. 'Where am I supposed to find someone like that?' Elias's fingers gently lifted her chin, locking their gazes together. 'I can be that man,' he said. 'If you agree to be with me, I'll protect you from any harm, including your ex-boyfriend.' ********************************************** Elias Westwood, billionaire heir turned professional solider, a commanding presence on the battlefield, conceals a tender heart that beats for only one woman--Callie Hawthorne, a fearless surgical resident, possesses an innocent charm and wields her skills like a warrior in the operating theatre. Their first encounter thrusts them into a dangerous game of deception. Elias uses Callie as a pawn, their lips locked in a passionate kiss, fooling his pursuers. In that moment, Callie feels the allure of the enigmatic soldier, and a strange connection sparks between them. An impulsive decision seals their fate-a hasty marriage to escape an arranged union and prove Callie's readiness to move on from a past love. Little did they know, this act would propel them onto an unforeseen path. Amidst the chaos of war, Elias risks his life for his countrymen, while Callie tends to the wounded and shelters refugees. In the midst of battle, a tender love blossoms. Elias's strength and haunting scars captivate Callie, who shares the pain of being an orphan. She admires his unwavering bravery, finding solace in their shared experiences. Yet, their bond faces relentless challenges. Women vie for Elias's attention, while men yearn for Callie's affection. Sinister forces within the army conspire against Elias, and false accusations threaten to tear Callie away from the man she loves. And Elia's search for the truth about his parents' deaths leads him to confront one of the country's most powerful families. Passion collides with suspense, and love battles against those who seek to tear them apart. Will Elias and Callie emerge unscathed from the shadows, or will their sacrifices shatter their dreams forever? Discover their fight for a future filled with hope, trust, and the promise of a happy ending.”