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“And that only child almost took away my life. I am not in a very forgiving place.”
“I understand.” She linked their fingers. “But I can afford to be generous. I am pregnant and will be bringing a child into the world. He appeared to be a very good father and loved his daughter. I had people who left me at home and never came back.”
“Don’t—"
“Hush darling," she told him mildly. “I love you to death, but you do not need to try and shield me from everything. I can safely say that it is okay now.” She lifted his hand to her lips and closed her eyes.
“You have brought me so much happiness and meaning to my life that I can afford to be generous.” Her eyes were wet with tears. “You love me and I never have to wonder about it.”
“I hope you don’t.” He pulled her into his arms. “I hope you never have to question what I feel for you. You consume me," he told her thickly, his hands trembling. “I cannot envision my life with you.”
“Same here. Damn you.”
He laughed. As usual, she had managed to make the moment light. Leaning her forehead against hers and breathing in. “Christ, I adore you.”
She held him to her before lifting his head, she kissed him slowly, sending heat to the core of him.
“Sweetheart—"
“Shh. I am kissing my husband.” She touched her tongue to his lips before probing his mouth. His hands came around her waist as he sank into the kiss.
“Are you okay? Can we—"
“If you don’t serve me right now, the marriage is not happening," she warned.
“You do have a way with words.” He pulled the oversized shirt over her head and hummed deep in his throat. Her breasts were fuller, the nipples bigger.
“I need your mouth.”
“We should go upstairs.” He made a halfhearted attempt to pick her up, but she slipped away from him and propped herself up against the cushions.
“Strip," she ordered.
He rose and swiftly took off his clothes before sinking down on top of her.
“Oh darling.” He slid into her, his teeth gritted, his body bowed.
“And don’t hold back.” She wrapped her legs around his trim waist. “I want everything.”
”I don’t want to hurt you I—"he bit off a groan when she surged up, and bit down hard on his bottom lip.
“Christ!” he exploded. His body jerked in reaction and sent off a chain of violent orgasms that had them clinging to each other.
Chapter 16
The dress highlighted her baby bump. She had specifically asked for that to happen and Monique had come through. The ice-blue silk material was light with a close-fitting bodice and a slight flare at the waist.
He had given her sapphires this time and she was wearing them at her throat, ears, and wrists. And the ring was a simple gold band that matched his. This time the wedding was going to be different. Not some spur-of-the-moment thing in an impersonal chapel.
They had spent the night at the country house where Jaylen had grown up. His father had been overwhelmed with gratitude of course and had insisted on a celebratory dinner being served. The atmosphere had been relaxed and comfortable.
"Ready?" She looked up to see Corey standing just inside the doorway. He was wearing dark blue pants, a white shirt and a blue and red sports jacket.
"You look hot," she said with a grin.
"And you make a spectacular bride." He came further into the room. "I am happy you decided to do this. I wanted to be part of the ceremony." He handed her a handkerchief.
"Something borrowed. You can give it back after the ceremony." He drew her into his arms for a hug. "I am proud of you."
