“Lucian,” she moaned.
He shook his head and captured her mouth in a kiss that made her melt against him. Without removing his mouth, he slid one arm underneath her ass and moved her up the bed, laying her down before he broke the kiss.
“Please,” she begged.
His eyes flared with desire, and when he pressed down on her hip to keep her from moving, she gasped as she felt the head of his cock enter her. He continued to torment her by entering her, inch by inch.
The love in his eyes took her breath away.
She relaxed her body but kept her arms and legs wrapped around him. His mouth lowered to hers and kissed her with such exquisite tenderness that it brought tears to her eyes. He chose that moment to plunge deep inside her, and he swallowed her gasp of pleasure as she felt him deep inside of her.
Each thrust was methodical, drawing out every pleasurable sensation. His hands wandered over her breasts, down her sides, and lodged underneath her hips. Sighs and gasps poured out of her throat, and she gripped him close, never wanting to let him go. He seemed to understand the desperation clawing at her, because his next kiss was merely a brush against her lips, before he caught her gaze.
“I will never leave you, love. You were mine from the first moment we met.”
“I love you, so much.” Her voice broke as she tried to explain.
“As I love you,” he moaned.
He kissed her and at that moment, her body tensed with a release so powerful, all she could do was cling to him and ride out the pleasure he pulled from her body. She whispered his name, over and over, until his hoarse shout echoed throughout the room. His release triggered another, smaller orgasm in her body, and she held on tight as he left her breathless.
It was several moments before she realized he had rolled to her side and held her close, her head cradled on his chest. She absently traced patterns on his chest, loving his low growl that erupted whenever she brushed over his sensitive skin. She smiled into his side.
“I never imagined I could be this happy. I’m so glad that you never gave up on me.”
He nibbled on her lips. “You make me happy, love, and I knew it from the moment I saw you.”
“I think I’m going to love being Mrs. Ellie Cole,” she whispered and yawned.
He growled and pulled her closer. “I already love it. Sleep, love.”
She closed her eyes, and couldn’t help the smile that remained on her face as she fell into a deep, dreamless sleep.
Chapter Twenty-Four
Lucian heard Ellie’s voice as soon as he opened the door, his body always aware whenever he was close to her, tensed with a need.
Earlier that day, he’d headed to the office for an emergency, and finished up in the early afternoon. He hated to leave her, more so on their first anniversary, but she insisted. He knew that with her new graphic design business, and the steady stream of requests for her paintings and drawings, she had been busy this year, but she always took time for him. She understood when something had come up at work, and when they were close to a software rollout, that he had to put out the fire.
Most of the time, he worked from home, promoting those who deserved it, and he’d also given shares of his company to his loyal employees for Christmas this year. He loved his work, but he loved Ellie more, and being near her had driven his decisions. His company was prospering, but Ellie remained the one person who controlled his happiness.
He loved that she’d grown close to his family. Ellie had insisted on babysitting the twins whenever Bec and Gabriel needed time to themselves, and she had grown close to both of them. His parents had dropped by on several occasions, both for the twins and because they loved Ellie.
She had a family, but he loved it when her focus was on him. He loved to see his ring on her finger.
Their desire had grown, instead of waned. Each time she kissed him, he felt as though he could carry the world. She was his world, and he was hers.
He had picked up her present for their first anniversary, and wanted to surprise her before they headed out to Bec and Gabriel’s New Year’s party. But what he really wanted was to spend time alone with his wife, locked in their apartment. He hoped to convince her, and he knew that their family would understand if he was successful.
“Ellie, love?”
She rounded the corner from her office and leaned against the doorframe, dressed in a black sheer lace teddy, and he swallowed when he spotted her thin lace panties. His arms stood frozen with his jacket halfway off, and he growled low in his throat.
“Happy Anniversary and New Year, Lucian,” she purred.
Without thinking, he lunged for her. He pulled her against him, hard, and brought his mouth down to hers. It was several minutes before he lifted his head, and when he spotted the desire in her eyes, he groaned. His hands were shaky as he removed his coat and sweater, dropping both.
“I love you, so much. You are perfect, Ellie,” he groaned.
“I love you, too.” Her hands traveled over his hard chest, and he was lost. He picked her up in his arms, and carried her to the bedroom, slamming the door behind him.
“We’re not leaving this room for a while, so I hope you don’t have any plans,” he growled against her lips.
“I plan on loving you for the rest of my life,” she whispered, smiling at him.
“So do I, love—so do I,” he promised.
The End
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