Page 68 of Captive Bride

"Oh," Adriana breathed, her eyes wide with surprise and arousal. "That's...that's actually really hot."

“And to think you ever doubted me.”

I groaned as I thrust between Adriana's silky thighs, the slick friction sending waves of pleasure through me. Her legs tightened, increasing the pressure in the most delicious way. My hands gripped her hips, steadying her as I moved.

"God, Ade," I panted, "you feel amazing."

Adriana's eyes were dark with desire as she watched me. Her hands roamed over my chest, nails scraping lightly against my skin. The sensation sent shivers down my spine.

"I had no idea this could be so hot," she murmured, her voice husky.

I leaned down to capture her lips in a searing kiss, never breaking my rhythm. Her tongue danced with mine as I picked up the pace, chasing my release. The coil of pleasure in my core wound tighter with each thrust.

"Tristan," Adriana gasped against my mouth. "I want to watch you come."

I groaned, her words sending a jolt of arousal through me. My hips moved faster, thrusting between her slick thighs with increasing urgency. The sight of Adriana beneath me, her eyes dark with desire, pushed me closer to the edge.

"Fuck, Ade," I panted, feeling the familiar tightening in my core. "I'm close."

She didn’t say anything. All she did was kiss me hard. Her hands tangled in my hair, pulling me closer as I thrust between her thighs. The intensity of her kiss, combined with the exquisite friction, pushed me over the edge.

I broke away from her lips with a groan, burying my face in her neck as I came. My hips jerked erratically, spilling hot and wet between her thighs. Adriana held me close, her fingers running soothingly through my hair as I shuddered through my release.

For a moment, we lay there, our breathing ragged and synchronized. I pressed soft kisses to her neck, tasting the salt on her skin. When I finally lifted my head, Adriana was looking at me with a mix of love and amusement.

"Well," she said, a smile playing on her lips, "I guess I stand corrected again."

I chuckled, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead. "Told you I'm full of surprises."

As we lay there, tangled in each other's arms, a sudden wave of emotion washed over me. I gazed at Adriana, her face flushed and hair tousled, and I was struck by how much I loved this woman. How much she'd given me. Our children, her unwavering support, her fierce love.

My heart raced as the words formed on my lips before I could stop them. "Marry me," I whispered.

Adriana's eyes widened, her lips parting in surprise. "What?"

I swallowed hard, suddenly nervous but certain. "Marry me, Ade. I know there’s a lot of baggage around it, I know I’ve fuckedup a lot, but...I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Be a real family."

“Tristan Callahan, you must have the world’s record for most marriage proposals to the same woman.”

“I’m going to keep asking until you say yes, and I’m going to make sure I don’t fuck it up this time.”

Adriana's eyes softened, a smile playing at the corners of her mouth. "You're serious, aren't you?"

I nodded, my heart pounding. "Dead serious. I know I've messed up before, but I swear to you, Ade, I'm in this for the long haul. You, me, our kids. I want it all, officially."

She was quiet for a long moment, her fingers tracing patterns on my chest. I held my breath, waiting.

"Okay," she said finally, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Okay?" I echoed, hardly daring to believe it.

Adriana's smile widened. "Yes, Tristan. I'll marry you."

“You will?” I asked, partly because I couldn’t make myself believe it quite yet.

“Yes. But I have terms.”

“I’m afraid to ask.”

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