“Silly achieved,” she breathes, wrapping her legs around my waist and rolling her hips against me. “We reached it three rounds ago, you insatiable monster.”
“I can’t help it when it comes to you. Marrying you doesn’t change that.”
I reach across the bed to take another chocolate covered strawberry from the plate by the open window, the Eiffel Tower in view. Warm, breezy June air billows through the curtains, kissing over our sweaty skin. We’ve been in bed all morning, indulging in alone time. Chilled champagne sits in a bucket beside the strawberries. Eloping in Europe was a damn good idea.
Our friends are out exploring the city today, or shut away in their own hotel room in Blair and Devlin’s case, leaving us to enjoy our honeymoon. Devlin married us as our officiant and Gemma photographed the intimate ceremony. Thea has never looked more radiant than she did reading her handwritten vows from a yellow notebook with a rainbow print on it, her promises penned between the pages of her favorite recipes.
The official wedding isn’t until September back home in Colorado, but Thea was going crazy planning a wedding and opening a bakery at the same time. It was time I made good on a promise I made over a year ago, when we first began. Even if the idea to whisk her to Paris was something I pulled out of the air, she’s been dying to visit real patisseries.
It was worth it for the look on her face. I love surprising her. I’ll never stop doing it.
We might be young, but we both know what we want. What’s the point in waiting around?
Feeding the strawberry to Thea, I say, “Well, then I’ll just have to do my daily worship with my tongue at the altar between your thighs.”
She moans as the chocolate cracks, sucking on the juicy strawberry. Her eyes widen and she sits up, flailing her hands.
“Pause! I’ve just had the best idea for a fun Valentine’s day private order adult line. Where’s my notebook?”
I sprawl across the bed, propping my head on my hand, enjoying the sight of her naked ass as she moves to get one of her recipe journals. Her auburn hair spills over her shoulder while she scribbles the idea down.
“Babe, the bakery doesn’t open for another two weeks and you’ve already got a whole menu.”
“I know, I know. But this is too good.” She spreads her hands dramatically. “Chocolate molds of your partner!”
“You’re going to make this into a chocolate replica?” I stroke my cock, shooting her a sly grin. “How much testing will be involved?”
After setting her notebook aside, she shuffles back to me on her knees, straddling my hips. “Oh, plenty.”
“I like this idea.” I skim my palms up her thighs to cup her tits. “Now you’re definitely not escaping. I need you again.”
Thea’s head falls back when my cock sinks into her body. She moans softly, riding my dick at a torturously slow pace.
She’s so fucking beautiful it carves an ache into my chest.
I squeeze her waist, bucking up with a sharp thrust that has her mouth dropping open on a gasp. “Like that?”
“Always,” she murmurs, bracing her hands on my chest as she leans in for a sensual kiss.
Always. Our whole future together. I can’t wait for all of it.
With the girl of my dreams—my wife—in my arms, the world is perfect.
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Afterword
Writing allows the reader peek into the author’s soul. Sometimes there is more shown than a small look. Writing this book drew a lot out of me and big pieces of myself bled into these pages. I honestly feel a little naked putting this one out there. I’ve been both so excited and fucking terrified to share this story with the world because so much of it is close to my heart.
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Acknowledgments
Readers, I’m endlessly grateful for you! Thanks for reading this book. It means the world to me that you supported my work. I wouldn’t be here at all without you! The response to this series and these characters has seriously blown me away. I love all of the comments and messages you send! I hope you enjoyed your read! I’m really excited to bring you more from this series!
Thanks to my husband for being you! He doesn’t read these, but he’s my biggest supporter. He keeps me fed and watered while I’m in the writer cave, and doesn’t complain when I fling myself out of bed at odd hours with an idea to frantically scribble down.
Bre, once again I seriously couldn’t have written this book without you. I’m so glad to have you to talk to when the brain gremlins misbehave or when the writing process gets tough. You get my characters on a level that blows my mind. You keep me sane and follow my wild babbling when something clicks. Thank you always for your friendship and support, and I’m sorry my muse likes to visit you in the middle of the night!
Thank you to my fellow authors for cheering me on through this one and always being a sounding board or chiming in with a laugh to keep me going. The indie community amazes me and I love being a part of it with y’all.
Thank you to Ashlee of Ashes & Vellichor for the amazing book trailers for this series! I love the way you can look at something and get it, and I’ve been in awe of what you’ve come up with to bring these books to life!
To my beta readers, thank you from the bottom of my heart! This one was terrifying to send out and I appreciate that y’all read my raw words and offer your time, attention to detail, and consideration of the characters and storyline in my books! Without you, I wouldn’t be able to see the forest because I’m too busy staring at one tree. You’re a dream team and I’m forever thankful for your help! Your time and hard work are much appreciated!