Page 142 of The Marine

Body, mind, and soul.

As our mouths slammed together while every inch of skin connected, our gazes didn’t waver. Not even when both of us climaxed, shuddering through the pleasure.

“Stay with me,” I demanded.

“Always,” Briar promised.

As I filled her with my seed, and then did it a second and third time, I felt us connecting in a way we never had.

She loves me back.

We are one.

As much as two people can ever be.

Committed forever.

“Mrs. Briar Black,” I said against her mouth. “Take my name. I want you to have my name.”

“Well, I spent most of the time we were dating practicing my signature as your wife, so I guess I could.”

I grinned so big.

Waiting was going to be the hardest part.

For now, I wanted her to myself a little longer.

“Can you ask Savannah to let the other girls know Briar is fine? We’re going to take a few days before we return to the rest of the world.”

Ryder is quiet for a moment.

“You’re marrying her, aren’t you?” he asks.

I smile, proud as fuck. “Yeah man. I am.”

“Good. Good for you,” he says and hangs up.

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