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“Maybe I want to do all those things for you. I can be the stay-at-home dad, look after you, the kids, the house, and have dinner ready for you when you come home. I told you if it’s within my power, I will do whatever I can to make you happy.”

“I could see you kicking ass at doing all of that. You’re a good cook, even if you don’t think so. I don’t see you cleaning house but getting someone to do that. Though, it would be as much because you wouldn’t want to take time away from me or the kids by cleaning.”

“Good point. I never thought of it that way. I just hate cleaning and why do it if I can get someone else to do it?”

“The same could be said about cooking or raising our kids,” she said.

“But that’s the fun stuff. Why would I want anyone other than me or you to do that?” I asked.

“Good point,” she said and smiled at me. She leaned forward and put her hands on my legs and leaned in to kiss me. Her eyes were bright and full of happiness. “I have a feeling you are going to be one hell of a husband and father.”

My lips were inches from hers when I said, “That’s the plan, my love. That’s the plan.”

Chapter 21

Natalie

After lunch, Luke and I took a swim. The water had been the perfect temperature and felt cool and relaxing on my skin. Luke had followed me as I dove under the water, pulling me into his arms as we came up to the surface. Somehow, he had taken off my bikini bottoms and I hadn’t even noticed. I did however notice that he wasn’t wearing any shorts.

Later, as we were snuggling on the lounger together, he suggested we take the WaveRunner out so he could show me the rest of the island. I was content to stay where we were for the rest of the day but knew we couldn’t have sex all day, every day. Though we were certainly getting close to doing that.

He had let me drive the WaveRunner out, saying he wanted to sit behind me and use his hands to hold things better than a steering wheel. I was all for it, and he certainly did as he said. But I was sure there was more to his offer. He was showing me that he knew I could handle myself. He wanted me to see that he considered me his equal, in all things, even driving a WaveRunner.

Luke might have questioned his decision when I had taken off at full speed once we got past the breakwaters. I was having too much fun to care. We speed around the island, checking out some of the other houses and even the boats. I couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like if we had another bigger boat or if we sailed Destiney around the world.

When we slowed down, Luke had been the perfect passenger, telling me stories about the island, the houses, and even some random ghost stories and folklore. All while his hands kept busy roaming my body. It was hard to concentrate on what he was saying, but I loved how he could make the island come alive with his words. His voice was sexy and expressive. I felt at times that I was there with the pirates or the first locals to come to the island.

The sun was setting as we came back to the house. I winced as I stepped off the WaveRunner and let Luke help me on to the dock. I tried to hide my discomfort but Luke noticed and put his hands on my hips and gave me a concerned look.

“Are you okay? Did you strain something?” he asked.

“I’m not sure,” I answered honestly. I smiled up at him to reassure him. “I’m sure it had to do with the fact that I have been enjoying a bit more horizontal activity lately than usual.”

“Well, in that case. Maybe after dinner, I can massage all your sensitive parts to work out the soreness.”

“You just want to get your hands on my body,” I replied.

“Would that be such a bad thing?” Luke asked.

“Not in the least.”

Hand in hand, we walked back to the patio. We grabbed some towels and dried ourselves, and I put on a dress before walking into the kitchen. Luke went to the refrigerator and looked inside.

“What do you want to eat? I could make us some pasta? Or grill up some chickens. There is stuff for tacos if you want?”

I stood a few feet behind him and watched and admired the man that I loved taking care of me. He had been nothing but kind, gentle, and caring to me the last few days. He had also been domineering and demanding in bed, but I loved that as much as his softer side. He had shown me so much of who he was, and I loved all aspects of him.

Slowly, I walked up and put my arms around his waist and pressed my face into his back. “What if I were to say I wanted you?” I asked.

“Then you can have me.” Luke said

“Good. All I want is you. Us, this, what we have found. I don’t care what else I do in my life. I just want to know that I get to spend every moment of it with you,” I said.

We had said as much to each other countless times. I had felt his love for me since the moment we met. Still, it felt like a huge admission. I had always thought I would be a lawyer, that I would help other people out. I still might, but it didn’t matter to me as much as the man who was in front of me.

Luke turned around and put his hands on my hips. “That is all that I want to do. You are mine,” Luke said and kissed me softly on the lips. “But I am yours. I will be until our dying days.”

“Oh, Luke,” I sighed.

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