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Epilogue: Nathan
My hands were shaking as much as they did when I proposed to Riley as I stood in front of the small crowd, my back to the ocean. It was just an agreement with Brenda and something we both did for Ella. Even if she’d lived, we would not have lasted long. With Riley, I waited and planned something that suited us and included our families.
Though small, our families got along great. Mom and Carli had their cottages and were happily settling in and Emery was always there to help when needed. They’d adopted Jada and Ally as their own and the three kids spent a lot of time together. It was so perfect and something I never expected.
I took us all to the beach with the idea of proposing but also to get away. We needed it since I worked so much, and Ella kept us both busy. It was great having family to help, so we could get out of the house for dates, but life was still busy. I looked into the trip and booked the island for just us. We spent days on the beach, cooked outside and relaxed. I asked Riley to marry me the night before our last one, knowing that we’d celebrate in private. Ella seemed to stay with other people almost every night.
It was different making love to her as my fiancée. She was always good, and I’d loved her from the beginning, but it felt so complete with the rings on her fingers. I loved the idea of them sparkling as she clutched my back to pull me deep inside of her. I liked the idea of other men seeing my beautiful fiancée and knowing that she was taken though word got around. I was well known in business and the media kept up with me a bit, so there were pictures of us in the paper when we were seen together and after the engagement.
I knew that there were some women that might be upset. My casual flings were sometimes with women looking for a handout. I didn’t advertise who I was, but gold diggers kept their eyes open for opportunities. When I had Ella and became single again, I heard that there were others hoping for the same accident. I was so glad that it never happened. I was so in love with my life and I shifted on my feet.
The piano music started, some song that Riley picked. It was pretty, but I wasn’t familiar with it. I watched as Mom and Carli walked down the aisle together, smiling at me. I nodded at them as Mom sat down and Carli came to stand by my side, touching my arm gently. I swallowed and watched as my beautiful daughter walked down the aisle, dropping the white rose petals over the dark ones. She was so much bigger now and getting smarter every fucking day. Ella blew my mind sometimes and watching her and Riley together was incredible. They loved each other to no end, and I loved the two of them more than anything else in my life. Ella smiled at me as she stood where Riley would soon be with Emery, staring down the aisle as the strains of a harp began to play.
I looked up, meeting her eyes. She was in a flowing white dress with her hair curled in soft, loose ringlets that hung down her back. She had a crown of white and purple flowers in her hair and she looked stunning. I parted my lips and locked eyes with her, thanking God that this woman came into my life. She walked with her sister, clutching her arm as I watched her eyes fill with tears. They made their way towards me, taking what felt like forever when it seemed like our time together moved so fast as I looked back.
There was laughter and love… lots of love. That had been a big part of the beginning and still was, but I knew that I was falling in love with her from the first kiss. I got to make memories with her and Ella and our new combined family. I found everything that I’d been looking for, unaware that it was there for me after my disaster of a marriage with Brenda.
I watched as Emery stepped to the side to stand with Ella, taking Riley’s flowers. Riley turned towards me and her smile was brilliant as I gazed into her beautiful face. I had a friend officiating, and he cleared his throat after a moment of us staring at each other. It was brief, and we wrote our own vows. They described the intensity of our relationship as well as how much we meant to each other. They were perfect. I watched as she slid the band on my left ring finger and cried as I put her diamond band on her finger, matching the engagement ring.
We kissed as the crowd cheered and clapped for us, making us laugh in the middle. I promised her a better kiss later before I kissed her cheek and we turned to face the guests. We each took one of Ella’s hands as we walked up the aisle towards the reception area, smiling at each other.
After the great party full of good food and dancing, I led Riley to the limo that was waiting for us at the curb. Ella was safe with family for the weekend and we had the honeymoon suite with an ocean view in Carlsbad. Our bags were already inside, and I turned to wave with her, slipping my arm around my wife.
We got inside the car carefully, her watching the dress. I slipped my tie off as I moved in beside her and waved one more time. Riley watched me with hunger in her eyes and I twirled it around my hands as I licked my lips. We’d experimented with being bound and loved it and I picked out the tie with that in mind. The car pulled away, and I pulled her against me for a long kiss, deepening it away from all the curious eyes. I’d managed to sneak a few throughout the night but now our tongues danced together. We made out like teenagers for the drive, entering the lobby of the hotel to check in as people stared our way. Our bags were brought up to the room, and I took her hand and led her to the elevators.
She leaned against the glass as we began to move up, staring into my eyes.
“Hello, Mrs. Jameson.” That had a great ring to it and she smiled up at me. The car stopped, and she looked forward as the doors opened. I led her to one of the two doors and unlocked it with the card, pushing it open as I watched her face. The room was gorgeous with a luxurious couch and kitchen in the living area. It opened to a large balcony that had a fire pit, comfortable chaises, and an amazing view of the water. I had them set out flowers that matched what she carried on our wedding and candles were lit just before our arrival.
Riley gasped and turned towards me as I captured her in a long kiss. Our lips crashed, and she moaned as I wrapped my arms around her waist. We heard a knock at the door and I pulled away reluctantly to let the guys in with our bags, getting apologetic looks from them when they realized they interrupted us.
Once the door was closed, Riley looked around again. She peered into the bedroom to see the massive king-sized bed covered in rose petals with vases and candles placed around, offering another balcony.
“This is amazing, Mr. Jameson,” she told me, kicking off her flats and walking over to me.
“We won’t be leaving the room at all,” I assured her before I kissed her again. She slipped her arms around my neck and kissed me, tilting her head to deepen it as I groaned. I’d been thinking about this all day since she chose to stay at Emery’s the night before the wedding. I missed her more than I ever thought possible.
Riley kissed me harder, and I pushed her up against the wall. I wanted to rip this dress from her body, but I knew what she paid for it and resisted it, gripping her hips tightly. Riley pulled away with a smile and told me to unzip her but not to look too closely, making me frown. I complied, and she walked into the bedroom as she looked back, telling me to give her a minute. I unbuttoned my shirt and pulled it loose from my pants, dropping the tie over my shoulder.
I grabbed a chilled bottle of champagne as she called my name and went in, wondering what I would see. I glanced forward at the bed, seeing Riley dressed in a purple bra and underwear set with white garters to match the colors of the wedding. My mouth dropped open, and she smiled at me from the bed as she parted her legs for me.
“So fucking beautiful.” I slipped my shirt off as I walked towards her, loosening my pants. I was only wearing boxer briefs when I crawled over her to kiss her, stroking her body with one hand. Riley whimpered as I pressed my lips to hers one more time before moving down her throat.
“I love you, Nathan.” She told me as I sucked her skin between my teeth, seeing her nipples harden through the material of the bra. I kissed her again before I moved my hand between her breasts, opening the clasp and cupping her in my hands.
“These are mine,” I growled as she arched her back offering me more.
“Yes. Yours.” She whimpered as I leaned down to take one of her peaks between my lips.
“I am going to worship you for the rest of your life,” I promised as my hand skimmed down her body, snapping a garter as she jumped. She was leaving those on if I had to rip her underwear from her body.
“You’re such a brat,” she murmured as I teased her other breast, feeling how wet she was through the silk between her legs. I kissed down her stomach and spread her legs as I tested the material, finding that they pulled apart easily for easy access. She knew me too well. I grinned at her and leaned in to taste her, taking my wife’s juices into my mouth. She moaned and dropped her head back as I licked, feeling her thighs slick with her heat. The first time she came, it was on my tongue and the second my fingers as I slid them inside of her.
When I was positioned in front of her, I stared into her eyes. She looked dazed and happy and I kissed her softly.
“This might change things.” We’d agreed that she was going to stop taking the pill and we would try for a bab
y. I was ready now and had been since I met her.
