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“I know things might have turned out differently had the police handled it. Mostly, I fear Peri would’ve died with him.” He frowned. “The man was completelyunhinged.”
Jeffries nodded. “You need to get that arm looked at, but you’re both free to go. Hopefully my captain will let this stand as your officialinterview.”
“I hope so too,” Mishal joked. “We have a lot of catching up to do.” He winked atme.
“He means sleep and food,” I blurtedout.
Jeffries smirked. “Sure hedoes.”
We hopped in the car and curled together in the back seat. While I was dozing off, I heard was the chime on Mishal’s phone, but I was too tired to react. “New destination, Stephen. I’ll text it to you. Wake us when we get there.” Then he wrapped himself around me and we both passedout.
I woke the minute the car stopped, and sat upright so quickly, my head hit Mishal in the jaw. “Sorry,” I whispered as I studied our location. The sun was starting to peek over the horizon in between the mountains. Before us was a gorgeous log cabin with a stone chimney. While I stared in awe, Uncle Fredo appeared on the porch and motioned for us to enter. I glanced at Mishal who wore a silly smile on his face. “Did you know aboutthis?”
“Are you kidding me? I didn’t even know he was here.” Mishal opened the door and stepped out of the car. “Does Blaise know where you are?” he calledout.
Uncle Fredo smirked. “Would I ever leave your brother in the lurch,sir?”
Mishal chuckled. “You might if he pissed you offenough.”
Clearing his throat, Uncle Fredo murmured, “He’s in Italy, planning hiswedding.”
My eyes widened. “I know what you’re thinking. Let them have theirday.”
He shrugged. “You’re probably right.” Mishal held out his hand to help me exit the car and together walked me up the steps to the cabin. We paused in front of my uncle. “Happy to see you again, old man.” He clapped my uncle on theshoulder.
“You, too, sir.” Uncle Fredo nodded. Then he smiled at me. “This is for you…at least for the next few nights. Go on. I believe there’s a dragon waiting to claim you.” He leaned close and kissed my forehead. “You couldn’t share your life with a finer man.” He looked up at Mishal, ready to speak, but Mishalinterrupted.
“You don’t even have to say it, Fredo. I’ve waited hundreds of years for this woman and it has been worth every bit of the pain and loneliness to get to this place with the one person in the world who was clearly made for me.” He smiled and raked a hand through his long, shaggy blond hair while staring down at me with such tenderness in his gorgeous blue eyes, I could weep. “Come on, cupcake. We have a mating to complete.” Mishal’s arm wrapped around my waist. “Let’s start our life together.” Reaching out with his free hand, he opened the door and urged me inside with a gentle push on my lowerback.
Shyly, I entered and stopped a few feet inside the door so I could take everything in. There were soaring ceilings inside with huge log beams. A stacked stone free-standing fireplace across the space caught my attention. From my vantage point, I realized it was double sided with a huge king-sized four poster bed on this side. There was a kitchen area to my left with an island and fancy high-end finishes where Uncle Fredo had placed a bouquet of flowers, a tray of sliced fruit and cheeses, and a bottle of wine with a card. I quickly made an observation. “This is just one big honeymoon suite.” I laughed as a walked around. “There’s a loveseat at the end of the bed. The only television is over the fireplace.” I wandered around to the side I couldn’t see, then peeked through the flames to announce, “There’s a jetted tub righthere!”
Mishal laughed and joined me. “Ah, and your uncle has already drawn the water. Hownice!”
Outside on the gravel drive, we heard the sound of a vehicle moving. When we ran to the door to investigate, we saw Stephen and Fredo driving away. Mishal’s phone chimed. Pulling it out of his pocket, he peeked at the screen. “Stephen says they’re going back to the cottage. Let them know if we need anything or want to goanywhere.”
I lowered my chin slightly and stared up at him through my lashes. “I’m good if youare.”
He laughed. “Oh, I’ve never been better.” He scooped me up in his arms. “For the first time in my life, I have everything I’ve ever wanted.” Mishal tilted his head. “Almosteverything.”
My brow furrowed and then I realized what he meant. “Ah, you mean sons to carry on the line.” I grinned. “That can be arranged. I know how important it is to carry on the familyname.”
“Actually, it’s about so much more than that, cupcake,” he whispered in my ear. Then he drew back to stare into my eyes. “It’s about wanting to share that incredible experience with you. One day, I want to have my hands on your belly and feel our child growing inside you. I want to be there comforting you through the birth. I look forward tofeedings…”
My brow rose. “What if Inurse?”
“Then diaper changes.” Mishal chuckled. “I’m excited to think of all the many firsts we’ll have to share.” He cupped my face. “We’ll live wherever you want. We’ll raise our sons to be loving, respectful men.” He pressed his forehead tomine.
“That part will be easy. After all, they’ll simply need to watch you,” I murmured as I stared into his eyes. His words had stoked the fire inside me. My body yearned for him like I’d never wanted anyone before. The flames tickled and tortured my womb and I knew it was time. I pushed myself off his chest and landed on the floor. Once there, I took him by the hand and brought him closer to the tub. Then I began to undress, kicking off my shoes and pulling my shirt over my head. “This is seriously unlike me,” I explained. “I don’t just sleep with guys. And yet here we are and I actually don’t feel guilty about this at all.” I shook my head and glanced at Mishal nervously while I unbuttoned my jeans and tugged them down my hips. “Say something before I make a complete and utter fool of myself,please.”
He shook his head, raised his arms then dropped them back at his side. “I can’t, my love. Your beauty has rendered me absolutely speechless.” Mishal moved closer to me. “How is it possible someone so perfect could be all mine for the rest of ourlives?”
“I feel the same way.” I sighed happily. “Oh, but I’m not yours yet.” I winked as I unhooked my bra and let it slide down my arms, and then dropped my panties, stepped into the tub, and slid under completely under the water. When I resurfaced and smoothed my long hair back, Mishal was squatting beside the tub and quickly kissedme.
“Gimme one second and I’ll join you.” He stood and began to disrobe rapidly while still looking insanely sexy. When his boxer briefs dropped to his ankles, Mishal smiled and stepped into thetub.
The water splashed around us and I giggled as he hauled me onto his lap. My butt slid down his thighs and I gasped as I came to rest against his erection. With wide eyes, I wrapped my arms around his neck and rested my chin on his shoulder. The need to have him in me caused an indescribable ache. I drew back and peeked at his face to see if he was having a similar reaction to ourcloseness.
Mishal blew out a breath. “Okay, so I vote for a quick bath.” He nodded feverishly and Ilaughed.
