by Jaci Burton
“Ah, yes, touch my cock, Sophie. Feel how wet you make it.”
He joined her, tangling his fingers around the shaft, sliding them inside her to couple with the driving thrusts of his cock. Then he took the juices from his fingers and spread them between the cheeks of her buttocks, working his finger slowly and gently into her anus.
Sweat poured off his chest, spilling onto her back and mixing with her own heated perspiration.
In response to her heated state, Logan called forth a new deluge of icy rain, hammering it over their bodies in cooling relief.
“So hot,” he murmured, tunneling his finger all the way into her ass. She closed around him, squeezing him, but he was relentless, driving in and out of her anus while his shaft continued to pummel her repeatedly. “So fucking hot.”
A strong gust of chilled wind swirled around them, pellets of ice dropping onto her back, cooling her fiery skin.
This was either heaven or hell, and she no longer cared. Her womb clenched in spasms, driving her climax and shattering her last vestiges of control.
“I’m coming, Logan!” she cried, wanting him to come with her.
He reared back and plunged deeply inside her once, twice, three times. Then he stilled, letting her ride out her orgasm while he spilled his seed inside her.
The ice stopped falling, the wind died down, and Logan’s heated body rested on top of her back. His heart pounded a staccato beat against her, mirroring her own rapidly panting breaths.
When reality came back to her, he straightened, turning her around in his arms and kissing her with love, passion, and a promise that tasted oh-so-sweet on his lips.
“I hate to tell you this,” he whispered against her lips. “But we’re supposed to be at a wedding reception.”
She laughed. “Oh yeah. I somehow forgot about that. You think they’d miss us if we didn’t come back?”
“Probably. But I’d rather stay holed up in here the rest of the night and make love to you.”
She closed her eyes, absorbing the love that he now gave so freely. When she opened them again, she reached for his cheek and caressed it softly. “I’d like that too. And we will. But let’s go downstairs and celebrate with your brother and your new sister-in-law.”
They cleaned up and dressed quickly. Sophie stood in the bathroom fixing the tendrils of hair that had come loose. When she looked in the mirror, she couldn’t believe her own face.
A blush stained her dark cheeks and her eyes were filled with liquid warmth.
She felt almost giddy, like a child who’d just been given a wonderful gift.
Logan held her hand as they took the elevator downstairs to the lobby and made their way to the ballroom. He didn’t let go even after they walked through the double doors to the reception.
Sophie watched the people looking at them. Some arched brows in surprise, some just grinned. Especially his family, who surrounded them when they got to the table.
“So, my brother finally grabs a clue,” Shannon said, squeezing his arm and kissing his cheek.
“Apparently,” Logan said, seemingly not the least bit insulted.
Angelina and Galen nodded at both of them, their faces shining with happiness.
Logan picked up a glass of champagne. “While I have you all here, I have an announcement to make. I’m only saying this in front of family right now, because this is Aidan and Lissa’s day, but it’s important for you to know.”
He paused, looked at Sophie and said, “I love this woman, with all my heart. I’ve asked her to marry me and she’s foolishly agreed to put up with me for the rest of her life.”
“About damn time,” Aidan said, clapping his brother on the back and reaching for a glass of champagne.
Congratulations were offered and they drank a toast to the newly engaged couple.
“Welcome to the family, Sophie,” Angelina said with a fierce hug.
“Thank you.” She fought back tears of joy, her heart swelling so much that she felt it might burst inside her.
After they celebrated with a drink, Logan pulled Sophie onto the dance floor and held her close, his lips pressed to her temple as they danced to a slow, romantic song.
“I’m never letting you go, Sophie,” he said. “I have a lot to apologize for.”
She pulled back so she could see his face. “No. No more apologies. Today we start fresh, okay?”
He paused, then nodded and smiled. “Okay. Tomorrow I’m going to pick out a ring that’ll knock your socks off.”
She laughed and shook her head. “You knock my socks off.”
“You’re not wearing socks, but I’ll be happy to knock off this dress and show you how much I love you.”
The fires of desire burned hot as she looked into the eyes of the man she loved.
“Forever, Sophie,” he murmured against her mouth, teasing her bottom lip with his tongue.
“Forever, Logan,” she replied, grateful to the heavens, to the magic around them, and to destiny, for bringing her the man of her dreams.
About the author:
Jaci Burton has been a dreamer and lover of romance her entire life. Consumed with stories of passion, love and happily ever afters, she finally pulled her fantasy characters out of her head and put them on paper. Writing allows her to showcase the rainbow of emotions that result from falling in love.
Jaci lives in Oklahoma with her husband (her fiercest writing critic and sexy inspiration), stepdaughter and three wild and crazy dogs. Her sons are grown and live on opposite coasts and don’t bother her nearly as often as she’d like them to. When she isn’t writing stories of passion and romance, she can usually be found at the gym, reading a great book, or working on her computer, trying to figure out how she can pull more than twenty-four hours out of a single day.
Jaci welcomes mail from readers. You can write to her c/o Ellora’s Cave Publishing at 1056 Home Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44310-3502.
Also by Jaci Burton:
A Storm For All Seasons 1: Summer Heat
Bite Me
Chains of Love: Bound to Trust
Devlin Dynasty: Fall Fury
Devlin Dynasty: Running Mate
Kismet 1: Winterland Destiny
Kismet 2: Fiery Fate
League of 7 Seas: Dolphin’s Playground
Lycan’s Surrender
Mesmerized
Passion In Paradise 1: Paradise Awakening
Passion In Paradise 2: Paradise Revival
Passion In Paradise 3: Paradise Discovery
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