“Come for me,” he commanded, his fingers dipping between us, stroking my clit, and coaxing me back toward that glorious release. I bucked against him, gasping and moaning as I lost myself to the feeling. This time, as I spiraled into bliss, Stephen roared out his own release, drowning in the fire we created together as his warmth filled me completely.
When the waves of ecstasy ebbed, Stephen leaned over me, his elbows resting in the sand as he smiled down at me, his face shining with satisfaction. As my breath steadied, my heart thrummed softly, and I soaked in the love and intimacy between us that was so full of promise.
“What are you thinking about?” I asked.
“Just us,” he said, a goofy grin spreading over his face, one that quickly spread over my face, too. Because this type of happiness was infectious, it felt easy and wonderful. He lay down beside me, wrapping me in his strong arms, and my contentment sent my thoughts drifting to us again, too.
Because the truth was I was so goddamn happy. I looked forward to spending every day with this man doing ordinary things, like working at Blackthorn & Silvermoon Corporation. That’s right. Silvermoon was on the building now, and the business was made better because we were doing it side by side. Because we were true partners, empowering each other and breaking free from the shadows of the past, crafting a future rich with promise for our family and pack.
As I snuggled into Stephen’s warmth, I thought, too, of my mom; she was part of our lives, eager to share in the life we were weaving—filled with warmth, laughter, and love. And then, of course, there was Betty, dancing through our home and spreading joy wherever she went. My hand slipped to my belly as I hoped that our family would grow before long. Betty had already asked for a little brother or sister, and I couldn’t wait for that moment when we might be able to tell her she was going to be a big sister.
A sense of lightness enveloped me as if we were floating on a gentle current. “I can’t wait for what’s ahead, too,” I murmured, brushing my fingertips along Stephen’s jaw. “Together, we’re going to build something incredible.”
His hands tightened around me, roguish delight lighting up his features. “With you by my side, I know we will.”
As our lips found each other, I surrendered to the warmth of that promise, lifted and lightened by the love we had created.
