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Tears collected through her words, stirring that pinging feeling inside me.
“I’m not mad about any of it. Nothing about what happened that night was because of you.”
“But you were so angry at me. You wanted me dead. Did you come back to kill me so you could have your place back? Or maybe you want a new slave. It would seem I’m not a very good breeder.”
“You’re fine. Let’s not talk about that right now. I got you a gift.”
“…You did?”
“I saw the date on your chart. It’s after midnight, so technically it’s your birthday. What sort of husband doesn’t get his wife a gift on their birthday?”
Emotions I couldn’t read flashed on her face. Laura’s arms flew around my neck, holding on tightly. I breathed in the smell of her soap, squeezing a little tighter before pulling back to sit up. I turned, reaching to the table behind me. The little black box had her eyes going wide as she lifted to sit up and join me.
“I figured since you lost your other ring, I’d just get you a new one. Look.” I lifted my hand. “See, I got mine. You need one too.”
More, her lips parted. Her eyes were jerking back and forth, trying to read mine. Tears welled over, spilling down her cheeks.
“I don’t know what to say. I—”
I opened the box, making her breath hitch at the large diamond. “Say thank you, husband.”
Her bottom lip quivered as I took out the ring and grabbed her hand.
“T-Thank you, h-husband. I…” She sniffled, and I wasn’t sure if it was panic I caught on her face or shock. “Are you sure? I let you down. And…I couldn’t give you what you need. Ican’tlet you kill—”
Her voice cracked as I slid the ring on her shaking finger. The fit was a little tight, but it was surprisingly almost perfect.
“I’m figuring that part of me out. I’m sure we can compromise.”
“On which part?” Her eyes were so round. So worried. “No killing babies?”
My mouth opened only to close. “That’s not my thing, Laura. Not really. It happened once. A girl in college. I thought the child was mine, but she’d been with multiple people. I just…I didn’t know at first so when I thought I was going to be a father, I started planning. I went through the emotions.All of them. Then, to learn the truth. It fucked me up. When I confronted her, she went back to what she was good at. She tried seducing me. She knew I was working on a big project, and the money was coming. I let her get so far before I hit her with what I knew. She…lied at first, only to turn nasty and confirm the rumors.” I stopped, not losing the hardness of my face. “I killed her, and I loved every minute of it. I’ve been battling that ever since. I’ve killed more slaves than you can imagine, in ways that would make you sick. But never a pregnant one. Never someone like the real Laura. I needed to see if given the opportunity, if the past would repeat itself. If I…would do it again.”
“And you can’t? You can’t kill?”
“Not you. That does not mean any part of me you’ve already seen here will change. There are times it may get worse. I am not a good man. I will most definitely kill again, but maybe it’ll be other slaves. I’m still processing.”
Her lids lowered the littlest amount and she nodded.
“What is it you need?”
I bit my bottom lip, shaking my head. “There’s plenty of time to discuss that. Let’s not do this now. I’ve missed you.” I pulled her closer, bringing her to straddle me as I laid down to look up at her. Lifting her hand, I took in the large diamond on her finger. This was so real. So right. Fuck, I needed this.I needed her. This is the life I wanted, even if it wasn’t real or legally binding. This fantasy, this role playing, it was the only thing I had that made me feel like I wasn’t drowning or raging.
“You’re a little pale. Have you been taking care of yourself?”
Even as I lifted Laura’s nightgown free, she was already nodding and helping me.
“I’m trying. Losing you wasn’t easy. I was sick over what I must have done. It was hard to eat, but I just haven’t had much of an appetite.”
“Me neither. We’ll fix that.” I threw the nightgown to the floor, cupping the side of her head to bring her lips to mine. The moment she met me and slid her tongue into my mouth, the ping returned, fluttering and taking over every inch of my body. Lust merged with the sensation, stealing me completely. This was all so new. So…strange and yet invigorating.
I spun Laura over, being as gentle as I could. The way we were kissing, there was passion between us I didn’t even know existed. Her moan vibrated my lips. The truth of her surrender was the most beautiful sound I had ever heard. She wanted me, and it wasn’t fake or an act. In that moment, I realized there wasn’t anything I wouldn’t do for her. What she felt for me was true. She didn’t want my money. She wasn’t with me for the status or fame. I didn’t even think she knew who I truly was. It was just me and her, and she chose me. Me, as her husband. Me…to even be the father of her child, if she were to have one. It was me. Me. Me.
“You’re sure you want this?”
“Laura, I chose you. I want you more than anything. More than ever.”
Her hips were moving under me, and she gasped as I cupped her breast, teasing her nipple.
