by Alice Ward
“Me too. Don’t let me trip and eat it in front of all of these people.” He smiled as I laughed softly.
The walk to the front of the church took forever, but then again every memory I’d had concerning Zek Kellington brushed by my vision, each more endearing than the last. After having loved the same man for over twenty years, I was ready to be his fully. We had a future to create together, and having been through all we’d walked through over the last few years, I had no doubt that we’d not only make it, but thrive in the midst of it all.
“Who gives this bride away today?” The minister moved up to stand in front of me and my father.
“Her Ma and me.” My father’s voice couldn’t have been dramatically more country if he tried. A subtle chuckle resounded around the room behind us, and I smiled so hard that it hurt my face.
I kissed his cheek and moved toward Zek as he took his place beside me.
“You look like an angel.” He leaned down and kissed the side of my ear, whispering softly. “But I know what’s under that dress.”
“Alright. That part comes later.” The minister responded loudly, embarrassing me and Zek right along with me.
“Behave.” I popped his chest as everyone laughed again.
“Me? Never.”
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The ceremony was beautiful, but went entirely too fast. I found myself giving out hugs to people I’d never met and pretending to remember names and faces I hadn’t the slightest clue about. Zek and I had started the night by each other’s side, but with so many groups of people at the reception to interact with, we’d split up to make our rounds.
I stopped by the cake table and turned to find him standing with a group of guys, his eyes solely on me. A smile lifted my lips and I motioned for him to join me.
He didn’t hesitate for a second before leaving them and walking toward me like a panther stalking its prey. The sexy look on his face let me know he was ready to leave and find a private place to explore each other.
The man was sin with a sugary coating, and though I’d had him a million times over the last few years, I wanted more. Lots more.
“You look like you could use some attention.” He touched the side of my face and moved down to brush a kiss over my lips. “You ready to get out of here?”
“Soon. I was just admiring how good you look in this suit.” I ran my hands down the lapels of his jacket and tugged him closer. “It’s making me hot.”
“No, baby. You were already hot.” He wrapped his arms around me and kissed me a few more times. “What part of that bucket list are we starting on next? We’re now locked together forever. You want to start practicing our baby-making techniques tonight?”
I laughed and shook my head at him. “Always, but honestly, I’m thinking I want to jump from a plane, or maybe swim with sharks.”
He rolled his eyes and took my hand as we walked out to the dance floor. “How did I know you would find some rebellious way to destroy the calm we just settled into?”
I moved into his arms as the music started and everyone crowded around the edge of the floor to watch us.
“Because, I’m still the girl you remember. I’m just in this grown up body with responsibility and stress now.” I pressed myself to his front. “Let’s find her again together. I like her.”
“Mmmm… me too. She likes to swim naked and tease me until I can’t catch my breath.” He nipped at my lips as cameras flashed all around us.
“Don’t ever let me go. Promise.” I stopped us from moving and lifted to my toes as Zek’s arms tightened around me. He lifted me off my feet and kissed me hard, neither of us caring who was around.
“Never. You’re stuck, baby.”
“You are too.”
The End
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Alice Ward is the author of the Bestselling New Adult series, “Reckless.” Reading and Writing romance is her passion and she writes with her true heart. Living in Miami, the beach is her favorite place to relax with her laptop and write her next spicy romance. However, when she is not reading or writing romance, she also enjoys being with her beautiful family.
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Jessica Blake is the author of the hot alpha billionaire romance series, “The Billionaire Prisoner,” along with her friend Alice Ward. Since she was a young college girl reading and writing romance was what she loved the most and she enjoys entertaining her fans through her books. Living in Miami, she likes to sit by the pool with her laptop and write her next hot romance. However, when she is not reading or writing romance, she also enjoys being with her beautiful family.
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