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“Never had the time. Besides, I've never wanted anything serious with anyone until now.”
“So, you went straight to baby daddy?”
“Nope. I’m going straight to husband, wife. Don’t forget we’re getting married in about two days.”
“Why so soon?”
“I can’t fucking wait to put my ring on your finger so every asshole around this city will know that you are mine. Plus, once we’re married, you’ll be under my protection.”
“Sounds great,” I mumble.
“It is, because you get,” he waves his hand up and down his body, “this for the rest of your life.”
“Everything I’ve ever dreamed of,” I laugh.
“Damn right,” he smirks.
Something soft and thoughtful crosses his face before he leans forward and kisses my forehead.Damn, his forehead kisses are my absolute weakness.
“We’re going to make an amazing team. I just know it.”
“You think so?” I question.
“Absolutely,” he tells me as he brings one of my nighties and slips it over my head, since he’s done with his massage. He helps me up off the bed and takes the towel off, before pulling back the blanket so I can get in.
He puts all the stuff away before sliding in behind me and pulling me into his arms. He’s only wearing his boxers, so I can feel his bare chest against my back.
Even though we were hot and bothered when we came up after dinner, and I’m still a bit horny because of these hormones, I’m really happy with how our night turned out.
The intimacy we shared together was better than sex, well, for tonight at least.
“Sweet dreams,Tesoro.”
“Sweet dreams,” I tell him with a smile, as my eyes fall closed and I slip into sleep.
Tonight was perfect because everything felt right. It finally feels like I’m right where I’m supposed to be.No, right where I belong.
CHAPTER 21
ENZO
I’m the first one to wake up this morning. I know because her body is still lax in sleep, and I can hear her little snores.It’s cute as fuck.
I don’t open my eyes right away, as I just continue to lie here. I’m enjoying having her in my arms, while also marveling at the fact that I get to wake up next to this beauty.
The press of her warm skin against mine has a smile spreading across my face. It makes me just want to stay here all day and live in this moment.
We’re under the blankets, it’s warm and comfortable, and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be. I’ve had the best sleep of my life with her in my bed.
When I finally open my eyes, I see our room is still pretty dark, except for the soft rays of morning light slipping through the little gaps in the curtains.
I look over at her, and she’s so fucking beautiful, she takes my breath away. I watch the slow rise and fall of her chest as she breathes, and it just brings me peace.
She’s sleeping on her side with me behind her, one arm under her neck and the other resting on her stomach, cupping it protectively. Her dark hair is scattered across the pillow, oneof her hands tucked under her cheek. She looks so peaceful and relaxed in sleep.
I guess pampering her last night worked, because she looks well rested. When I picked her up from the convent, there were dark circles under her eyes, and she looked a bit stressed.
All I want is for her to be relaxed and at ease so she can enjoy the rest of her pregnancy. I have no doubt she’s spent the last couple of months worrying about her father taking our baby away from her.
