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Augustine takes his big hands and holds onto my shoulder as he kisses my forehead, before slowly pulling away and considering me closely. I can’t read his mind and that makes me nervous. He’s not like other guys I’ve been with and maybe he’s right – it’s because we’re the same type of crazy.
“I want a second chance,” he says finally. “But it’s all up to you if I deserve it.”
My heart pounds like crazy. I already pulled the trigger. I already married him. And when I ran away, Augustine didn’t just let me go. He chased after me. He didn’t want to hurt me or get revenge on me for being my own person… he just wanted me safe.He saved me.It’s hard not to appreciate that.
It’s hard not for me to look at his actions and interpret them as affection for me that could potentially grow. His icy eyes keep me bound to him. His firm grasp brings me safety and security. Hell, he’s safer than the great, terrifying Alaskan outdoors. I might have survived a few days, but damn it feels better to be warm.
It’s hard for me not to melt. I want to show him the soft side of me. I really do. His offer is just so damn tempting.
“If I give you a second chance, I need you to make some promises,” I whisper, keeping Augustine’s gaze, but never willing to give in without my own demands.
“Deal.”
He doesn’t even hesitate.
“The race stuff. We have to work it out.”
He nods agreeably right away and then adds, “Hm. By having sex until we have mixed kids? That’s a logical plan.”
“No, Augustine. By being honest with each other. And kind.”
“Right,” he murmurs, running his thumb over my lips. “I was a dick. I’ve always been a dick to you but… that’s not everything that I am.”
“What else are you?”
“A man who wants to fall in love again. Iwantto fall in love with you. But you have to let me,” he says. Augustine makes a gruff, nervous sound that makes his chest shudder. I press my hands to his chest, wanting to rip his clothes off and drag him off to bed.
“I already let you turn my ass purple, pay off my student loans and marry me…”
“Yes.”
“So I guess I can give you a second chance, big guy.”
“I prefer Augustine,” he murmurs, scowling, but giving me an intensely happy look. The corners of his mouth turn up into a rare smile. He’s like a solid pillar of muscle. Holding onto him makes me feel incredibly safe and warm. How bad could winter really be with a guy like him by my side?
“Okay, big guy,” I whisper back, running my fingers down Augustine’s chest and teasing him on purpose. He kisses me, taking my lower lip between his lips and then sucking on it until I let out an unwilling moan.
“Are you being mischievous on purpose?” Augustine says. “Tempting me to smack your ass?”
He grabs my butt and pulls me close to him. The pain sears through me, but the reminder of the pleasure that followed gets me instantly wet.Whew.This man does something to my spirit that I can’t explain. He canhandleme. Even if I run away… I know he’ll find a way to bring me back. Isn’t that all a woman wants? A hot guy to fight for her, chop trees and shit?
“Yes. I think you need someone to shake up your world,” I tell him, teasing his chest with my fingers. His chest is so fucking firm. His strength makes me cozy up to him more. Augustine matches my desire for him as the heat between us builds.He’s already my husband.A flutter of excitement surges through my chest at the thought. I don’t have to question where this is going.
We already decided on forever. All I have to do is give him a second chance.
He moves his hands to my ass and pulls me close to him, intentionally squeezing me where he knows I’m bruised so I flinch and demonstrate a modicum of humility. I suppress the pain and give Augustine a defiant, haughty look.
“I think you need someone willing to spank your ass and fuck you into a deep state of tranquility…” he says with a growly tone as he kisses my neck. It’s impossible not to moan when he kisses my neck. I let go and allow Augustine to keep kissing me.
“‘Til death do us part,” I whisper teasingly, leaning forward and kissing Augustine on the lips. He kisses me back hard and I know deep down that he wasn’t a mistake and I don’t need to run away.
He’s mine… and this is going to work.
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THE END
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