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“Yes. And a great offer at that.”

His face sobers for a moment. “You have other offers, though. Is there one that you favor, little one? John’s Hopkins is an amazing opportunity.”

“Are you trying to get rid of me?”

His brow furrows at the allegation. “Of course not, but I also don’t want to hold you back. You have to make the decision that’s best for your career.”

“I have.”

“You’ve made up your mind?”

“Yes. Take your cock out of the equation for a moment,” I jibe. “NYU Langone is the top facility in the country for my specialty. I would be an idiot to turn it down. They are willing to pay off my student loans, and the salary package is generous.”

“Wow. That’s amazing.”

“But the best part, and the part I’m most excited about… I get to continue to work alongside one of the best neurosurgeons in the world. The fact that I love deepthroating his cock is an added bonus.”

“You’re really going to work here with me?”

“Yes. Why are you so surprised? We’re getting married.”

“Because no one has ever chosen me. I’ve never known anything else.” His words make my eyes well with tears.

“I chose you, Pierce. The job is great, but in the end, there was never any contest for the other offers I’ve had. Don’t tell Dr. Milligan, but I would’ve taken any offer he put forth because it meant being here with you. I want to start our life together now. No holds barred. No long-distance relationship. I want to come home to you every night in our home. I will always choose you.”

He picks me up and spins us around before planting a heartfelt kiss on my lips. “I fucking love you, Freya.” His lips descend on mine, but we’re quickly interrupted by our pagers going off.

Pierce gives me one of those wickedly delicious grins of his. “How good an offer did he give you?”

“Three hundred.”

“That’s my girl! Know your worth.” He gives me a quick kiss before grabbing his pager. “You’re with me in the ER. You got enough energy for surgery? It’s going to be a long day.”

“Of course. I’ve always got the energy for surgery.”

“And that’s one of the many things I love about you, little one. You are fucking fierce in the walls of this hospital. I’m looking forward to working with you as a colleague rather than a mentor.”

“Let’s go and save a life together, Dr. Harrison.”

He opens the door, holding it for me. “After you, Dr. Perrington. I would follow you anywhere.”

“Thank you,” I push myself onto my tiptoes before whispering in his ear, “Daddy.”

“You’re going to be the death of me.”

“But what a way to go, right?”

The second we step out into the hallway, we take off at a run, ready to face the world and save lives. Together.

What a gift to find my soulmate here at work where and when I least expected it. I had such determination that I would explore the lifestyle while keeping my professional life completely separate. Fate had other plans, and I bow at her feet, knowing I’m the luckiest woman, submissive, surgeon, and soon-to-be wife.

I will spend every day of the rest of my life being thankful for the man beside me. For the journey he faced and the hardships he fought to be in Venom that night, my masked stranger. He opened himself up to me and let me find myself in him. A strong submissive, his little one. He will forever be my Daddy Dom.

Epilogue

PIERCE

My heart is in my stomach right now as I stand at the foot of the altar, awaiting my bride. I’m not nervous about marrying Freya or about being married. She’s had me by the balls since the moment we met. My trepidation is for the day. I want everything to be perfect for my little one. She deserves the best.

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