I love everything about my husband, but if I had to choose one—one thing over his monster cock—I think it would be the way he sees me, really sees me. It’s as if he sees into my soul.
I push out my bottom lip. “So no sex?”
He teases rogue strands of my hair away from my face with his long finger. “Oh, honey, there will be an excessive amount of sex.”
“Okay, and now tell me more about this pampering.”
“I was thinking we’ll get all dressed up and head into Grand Rapids, dinner at The Rooftop and dancing at that club on the river.”
I keep my expression from changing, but the truth is that after a week of work and motherhood, the last thing I want to do is get dressed up and go out.
“What do you think?” he asks with a cocky grin.
I don’t want to disappoint him.
“It sounds nice,” I say as I start to stand. “I’ll go change.” I look at his casual attire—what he changed into after work—and add. “You should shave.”
“Oh.” He catches my attention. “I laid something out on the bed for you to wear.”
I spin around, my expression no longer hidden. “You did what?”
“I think you’ll be stunning.”
My lips come together as I open the glass door that leads into the kitchen. My mind is so consumed with the idea that Marshal would even consider this to be a good idea that I don’t notice the shining clean countertops or the dust-free floor as I practically stomp down the hallway to our bedroom. As I push open the doors, I stop, staring at the bed.
The covers are pulled back and on my pillow is an envelope.
There isn’t a dress laid out.
There’s nothing but a note.
I take a quick peek over my shoulder, but the hallway is empty.
Slowly, I step closer to the bed and lift the square envelope.
On the front, in Marshall’s messy handwriting, it reads: Happy Anniversary.
Tears threaten the back of my eyes as I pull open the flap and ease out the piece of stationery. I unfold the piece of thick paper.
Sami,
You are my everything. I can’t believe we’ve been married for a year or that together we made the most perfect little human or that we’ve managed to keep him alive and thriving. If I could wish one thing for Mitch, it would be that one day he marries his best friend.
Thank you for jumping off the cliff with me, trusting me, and loving me.
You were probably mad when I said what I said, about having something laid out for you and going out dining and dancing. (I’ve had this planned. I hope I was able to say it with a straight face.)
Your pampering started earlier today. The house is clean and laundry is done. If I have my way, you’ll be able to rest and relax, spend your weekend on your back or knees or...we’ll figure it out.
A smile comes to my lips as I imagine exactly what he means. I continue reading.
This weekend, as we celebrate our anniversary, I hope you’ll spend the entire weekend wearing what is on the bed because you’re definitely stunning when you wear nothing at all.
I love you more every day,
Your Always One
I look up to see my husband leaning against the door jamb, his blue eyes twinkling, and an oh-so-sexy grin on his lips. As I scan from his light brown hair to his handsome face, his chiseled jaw with just the right amount of beard growth to tantalize my sensitive skin, his wide chest, muscular arms, and long legs, I decide that Marshal does know me. He knows me better than anyone.
“What do you say, Mrs. Michaels?” he asks.
I drop the note and walk toward him. Laying my hand on his chest, I look up into his baby-blue eyes. “I say I love you. Did you really clean the house?”
“No, our moms did. But don’t be mad. I asked them and they were happy to do something for the anniversary and give us a weekend to ourselves. Jean even invited my parents to dinner so Mitch will get plenty of attention.”
“I’m not mad. Whatever will I do all weekend?”
“I believe it was laid out in that note.”
“Oh,” I say with a grin, “that’s right.”
“Do we have an agreement?”
“Under one condition.”
“What would that be, Mrs. Michaels?”
I rub my palm over his bristly cheek. “Don’t shave.”
His smile grows. “Still so bossy.” He kisses me. “I was thinking that instead of The Rooftop, we could go to The Suds for a fat cheeseburger and fries.”
“I like that. But if I eat all that, I could fall asleep and according to that note, I have a weekend filled with various positions on my schedule.”
“You’re right, honey, you do. But you’ll need sustenance to maintain that schedule and sleeping will have to wait. Because after we eat, we’re coming back here and I’m having dessert. Your only job is to come, over and over and over.”
Marshal’s words and timbre, combined with the way he’s looking at me, have my core twisted and my nipples pebbled. “How do you do that?”
“Do what?”
“Make me wet without even touching me.”
“Are you wet?”
I tilt my head. “You could find out.”
“Shit,” he says, as he lifts the blouse I wore to work over my head and lavishes his attention on my breasts. “Our reservations at The Suds can wait.”
“Always.”
Thank you for reading My Always One
If you enjoyed this lighter side of Aleatha, be sure to check out her other “lighter” ones: PLUS ONE, ONE NIGHT, A SECRET ONE, and ANOTHER ONE. You can get each one individually, or grab all three in the box set, ALL ONES.
If more mystery and danger is your cup of tea, be sure to check out Aleatha’s latest enemies-to-lovers, age-gap, arranged-marriage duet, The Devil’s Series Duet – FATES DEMAND (free prequel), DEVIL’S DEAL, and ANGEL’S PROMISE.
Coming soon is Aleatha’s new dangerous romance series THE SIN SERIES, starting with WHITE RIBBON (prequel) and RED SIN (book one).
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