Ruling Sheikh, Unruly Mistress
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She moaned with pleasure as he tasted her and his stubble scraped her newly naked skin. ‘Another tradition?’ she managed breathlessly.
‘It will be,’ he assured her.
Some considerable time later, when they had emerged from the bath-warm ocean, Razi found something in the pocket of his robe. ‘What is it?’ Lucy said as he first teased her and then
slowly unfurled his hand. She gasped when she saw the dainty replica of her wedding ring studded in diamonds.
‘I had it made so you can add it to the tiny slipper you wear to remind you that your prince has come.’
‘Again?’
Razi laughed as he added the ring to the fine chain around her neck, and when they’d stopped laughing Lucy turned serious. ‘Razi, what can I possibly give you to compare with all your fabulous wedding gifts to me?’
‘Two babies?’ Razi suggested dryly. ‘Quite a bonus, I’d say—when all I’ve ever wanted is your love.’ He grinned.
‘But I’m sure I’ll think of something else, given enough time. And as we have all the time in the world ahead of us…’
‘Amen to that,’ Lucy said softly as Razi kissed her.
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