“It could be,” she said.
“Tell me you love me, little Lara.”
“Or else, Sir?”she teased.
He jostled her and she grabbed hold of him with a frightened squeal.He tossed her over his shoulder and as he strode down the hallway, he swatted her ass, hard.
“Say it,” he warned, the words all but a growl.
He tossed her on the bed, then climbed on top of her, forcing her legs apart while simultaneously pinning her hands above her head.
For her, all joking vanished.She was with the man she loved, and he’d broken through years of wounds to offer his heart.“I love you, Connor.I will spend a lifetime showing you just how much.”
“How important is a big wedding to you?”
“Are you thinking the same thing I am?”she asked.
“The marriage license is still valid.I want to marry you tomorrow afternoon, before you come to your senses and tell me you won’t marry me.”
“We could have a reception where we invite all our friends and family at a later date?”
He nodded.
Her heart was pounding, unable to believe all this was happening.“Does this mean we’re eloping?”
“The only thing that matters is what you want.If you want a big ceremony with half of Houston in attendance, that’s fine.”He stroked her hair back from her face so he could read her expression.
“You know, the only thing that’s important to me, really?Living here rather than downtown.”
“Only if we have a big, stupid dog in our backyard,” he countered.
“Done.”She couldn’t help but smile.“Are you serious?”
“Suzy-Q chose us, I’d say.”
Connor released her to pull down her shorts, and she reached for his belt.In seconds, their clothes were scattered across the bed and all over the floor.She wasn’t sure he’d ever been so unrestrained.“Please, Connor.Fuck me,” she said.
He touched her pussy, and she moaned a little.She was already wet, ready for him.
“I need you, Lara.”
“Do it.Do me.Now.”
Responding to her urgent, emotional demand, he entered her with a single thrust, joining them, giving her what she craved.
He leaned down to capture her mouth.
Feeling as if a fevered pitch clawed at her, she lifted her hips and wrapped her legs around his waist.He fucked her hard, satisfyingly, making up for lost days, and the fact her heart had been broken.“Connor…Connor!”
“Come, Lara,” he whispered.
His words, his claim, made her orgasm.She held onto him, the way he’d always encouraged.
Then, the urgency harnessed, he changed the pace, setting a more sensuous mood.He changed the kiss to match, and he slowly devoured her.
She followed his lead.The lovemaking wasn’t as intense, but it was somehow more passionate for it.
He lifted off her a bit to capture her gaze.He silently mouthed, “I love you.”
