Page 108 of After the Vows

“I’m not messy.”

“Wildcat, I’ve seen the hallway bathroom. Yes, you are.”

“Fine, I’m messy. How messy would you be after eighteen years in a house where you had to vacuum the carpet in one direction because otherwise your mother would lose her mind?”

I draw a finger down the vein on her forehead that started pulsing at the reminder of her mother. “I like your mess.”

“You do?”

I nod. “Are we done talking now?” I grind my hard cock against her and her eyes flare.

“Yes,” she hisses.

“Good, because I want to make love to my wife now.”

“Your wife approves of this plan.”

“Approves?” I pump my hips again. “Not excited?”

“Trust me. I’m excited.” She wraps her legs around my hips. “Prove to me I made the right choice, hubby dearest.”

“Gladly.”

I meld my lips to hers and plunge my tongue into her mouth. The untamed flavor of Chloe hits me and I moan.

I finally have it. Everything I’ve ever wanted. A wife I love. A daughter I love who loves my wife.

I was afraid I lost everything today. But I fought for what I want – what I need – and I didn’t give up until Chloe agreed.

I will never give up on Chloe.

Chapter 35

Ex-wife – the woman who’s out to destroy your happiness but can’t because her aim sucks

Chloe

“Here you go.” I hand Addy the bottle of wine for her table.

She studies me. “You’re smiling.”

It’s true. I am. But why does she sound surprised? I smile more often. “And?”

“I’ve never seen you this happy.”

“I’ve never been this happy before.”

“You deserve it, Chloe.” She squeezes my hand before leaving to serve her table.

“You got everything covered?” I ask the bartender. He nods and I start down the hallway toward my office.

The door to the restaurant bangs open. “Where is she? Where is the bitch who stole my husband and daughter?”

Uh oh. The ex has come a calling. I shoot off a message to Lucas to let him know Holly is at the brewery causing trouble. Technically, she hasn’t caused any trouble yet, but I know her type. It’s only a matter of time.

I retrace my steps to the bar. Holly is standing at the entrance swaying on her feet. Drunk as well. This should be fun.

Sophia, Nova, and Maya rush downstairs from the offices above the restaurant.

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