by Piper Stone
“I don’t understand.”
“I think you do. You’re free to go. I don’t believe you’ll be in any danger since Enrico and the men working for him have been arrested. However, I’ll make sure that no one bothers you.”
“Why are you doing this?”
“Why?” he repeated, a thoughtful look crossing his face. “Because I love you. I think I loved you from the first moment I laid eyes on your picture. But sometimes love isn’t enough.” He leaned forward, kissing my forehead. “I will make good on my promise to provide some money. It would seem your boss was in on Enrico’s plan all along. I don’t think you’re going to have a job any longer. You can stay as long as you like, but Dimitri is prepared to take you home whenever you are ready. Just know you will always be in my heart.”
The shock of his words kept me from finding anything to say, but when he walked away, his shoulders slumped, there was no doubt how I felt any longer.
“Wait. Please wait. I love you, Cristiano. I would be happy to become your wife.” As I walked toward him, he slowly turned to face me. No longer was there coldness in his eyes.
They glimmered from happiness as well as love.
The knock on the door was sharp and unexpected.
Angelique lifted her eyebrows, waving her hand to force me into another part of the room. Cristiano’s sister had been a godsend the last few days of preparations, becoming another friend as well as a bridesmaid.
Julia shook her head and moved in front of me in her usual protective mode.
“Stop,” I hissed, although I had to admit that I loved their attention.
When Angelique opened the door, she growled in exactly the same way as her brother. “You can’t come in.”
“Like hell I can’t.” Cristiano’s booming voice gave me a smile, my entire body trembling. “She is going to be my wife, which give me certain privileges. Now, give us a few minutes.”
“Thank God she’s not in her dress yet,” Angelique admonished. “That’s bad luck, dear brother of mine. Come on, Julia. I think the three of us are going to need some champagne.”
I laughed as they left the room, my heart fluttering. The sight of him in a tuxedo took my breath away while I remained in a white slip, the beautiful silk just another present from the man I adored.
“What are you doing here?” I asked coyly.
He locked the door before advancing, taking me into his arms. “There is a family tradition that must be adhered to.”
“A family tradition, huh? I wonder what that is?”
The grin on his face reminded me of a little boy, full of joy.
As well as love.
“Absolutely. And you know how traditions go.” He pulled me toward the vanity, standing behind me as we gazed at our reflection. “We make a nice-looking couple.”
“Imagine what our children will look like.”
For the first time, I noticed a slight blush on his face, which brought me a smile.
“Now, down to business.”
When he leaned me over the vanity, yanking my gown around my waist, I groaned. “What are you doing?”
“First, I’m checking to see if you’ve remained obedient.”
When he twisted the plug back and forth, my legs trembled.
“Good girl.” He hummed as he picked up the wooden brush, twirling it several times. “A pre-wedding spanking. All bad girls need that.”
“That’s not a tradition!” I yelped as he brought the brush down several times, moving from side to side. The pain was biting, my legs quivering instantly. “Ouch!”
“Long overdue and needed,” he commented, issuing several more swats in rapid succession.
“This isn’t fair.”
“All if fair in love and… war.” Laughing, he rubbed his hand over my already aching bottom before starting again, the thudding sound as difficult to bear as the anguish that continued to build.
I kept my eyes on the mirror, still able to smile as the hard spanking continued. I knew this was only the start of a routine. He was even more dominating, reminding me that there would be rules.
But I also knew there would be love in our household, even if we faced danger on a regular basis.
Cristiano continued humming as he swatted me several more times, making certain he smacked my sit spot repeatedly. I would have trouble sitting comfortably at the reception.
“Five more. Why don’t you count them off for me? Oh, and remember to provide that level of respect we’ve been talking about.”
I gritted my teeth as he cracked the brush on my buttocks even harder, waiting for my response.
“One, sir,” I moaned, resisting giving him a nasty look.
He gave another.
“Two. Sir.”
Whistling, he delivered a third.
“Three. Sir!”
“You’re doing very well,” he whispered then brought the brush down again.
“Four… sir.”
“And one more.”
The last smack was the worst, forcing me to lean over the vanity, taking several deep breaths. “Five. Sir.” The defiance in my voice was unstoppable.
“Such a little brat. I adore that about you.” His grin was even wider. He was enjoying the hell out of this. Damn him.
He pulled me into his arms, turning me around to face him. “I have two more presents for you.”
I rubbed my behind, wrinkling my nose.
His laugh sent a series of vibrations dancing through me. The white box had a simple red bow around it. I eagerly pulled the string and yanked off the lid, smiling at the sight of pink tissue paper. After moving it aside, I groaned, pulling the sterling silver anal plug into my fingers.
“Do you see the jeweled end?” he asked, his tone full of mischief.
“Uh-huh. I mean, yes, sir.”
“That’s a real ruby. I had it crafted for you.”
I wasn’t certain how I felt about it. All I could do was giggle.
When he eased a small velvet box into the light, a shiver trickled down my spine. “I almost forgot this.”
My hand shaking, I struggled to open the little box.
The ring was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen, the diamond spectacular.
Gasping, tears formed in my eyes.
He took my hand, his eyes twinkling. As he placed the ring on my finger, I heard him say the words that would always make me swoon.
“I love you, little flower. You are my life.”
While every little girl dreamt of their perfect wedding, I’d never expected that I’d have such joy in my heart as I walked down the aisle. The day was perfect, much like the one I’d shared with him in the garden.
Bright blue skies.
A light breeze.
Amazing music.
Exquisite white and sterling silver roses in my arms.
The most gorgeous dress.
And the love of a dangerous yet amazing man.
While life would never be easy or perfect, I was determined that my knight in shining armor would keep the joy in his heart.
And I knew that sweet Bella was watching from heaven, her love imbedded in his heart.
The End
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