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When we arrived at the ranch, the Porsche was still sitting by the barn.
We exchanged a knowing glance before I parked by the front porch and killed the engine.
Instead of offering her my hand, I lifted Emma from the seat and cradled her against my chest. Then I carried her into the house and straight upstairs to our bedroom. I pressed a soft kiss to her lips and eased her onto her feet.
“You’ve been through a hell of a lot these past few weeks, little one,” I murmured, slowly lifting her shirt over her head. “I know you’re drained and still trying to process everything you’ve been through.”
“It’s been a lot,” she softly agreed, as I slowly eased her shorts off.
“Ithasbeen. It’s been too much.” Reaching behind her, I unfastened her bra and caressed my hand over her back. “That’s why I’m gonna spend the rest of the day, and all night, pampering you. I’m going to fill the soaker tub you love so much with that sweet-smelling bath oil and gently bathe every inch of your soft skin. Then I’m going to wash your hair and massage your scalp before I pat your boneless body dry. I’m gonna dress you in your favorite pajamas, carry you to the couch, and turn on a chick flick for you to watch while I make dinner. Then I’m gonna—”
“Wait. I thought I was the one who’s supposed to pamper you,Sir.” She smiled softly.
“There’s no Sir in here tonight, baby girl. It’s just me, the man who loves you and is going to pamper you like you’ve never been pampered before. And you, the love of my life, who’ll let me.”
Emma’s chin began to quiver, and unshed tears glistened in her eyes.
“What’s wrong, little one?”
“Nothing’s wrong,” she whispered, cupping my cheek. “Everything’s right…too right.”
“Too right? How can it be too right, darlin’?” I asked, brushing a feather-soft kiss over her lips.
“Because every day I fall more in love with you.”
“Aww, little one. I know the feeling,” I murmured, cupping her cheeks. “I fall in love with you more each day, too.”
Emma tossed her arms around my neck, and simply stared up at me.
As light and love flickered in her eyes again, I leaned down and hovered over her ripe mouth. Breathing in her warm, wet breath, I caressed her soft cheek. “Forever, Emma. Me and you forever.”
“And a day,” she whispered, melding her lips to mine.
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