Page 99 of Desperate Measures

“YES! WOO HOO!” Liam picked me up and spun me around.

“What is it?”

“What’s happening?”

“We’re gonna have a baby!” Liam shouted, oblivious to my father who was standing a few feet away, crushing the flute of champagne he’d been holding in his hand.

I just laughed and decided to let Mom deal with him. I was too happy enjoying the look of pure adoration on my husband’s face as he cupped my cheeks and pulled me in for a long, lingering kiss.

“You crazy, wonderful, brilliant girl. You’ve given me everything,” he said, his eyes pleading with me to understand.

And I did. Because he gave me everything too.

“How can I show you what you mean to me?” he whispered, pressing his lips to my temple.

“I’m sure we can come up with something later,” I whispered.

“You bet that fine ass we can.”

My heart began to thud in my chest the way it always did when I thought of loving Liam, and just like always, he seemed to read my mind.

“I love you, Wife. And when I get you home, I’m gonna fuck you so good, you’ll never forget it.”

“Promise, Husband?”

“Always. My perfect little Sweetheart.”

Epilogue 2-Connor

I’ve had to crawl through the muck to rebuild my family’s name after my father all but destroyed us. I’ve spilled blood, burned through hours, and poured my soul into this business with a singular focus.

To get back what we lost, and then some. The Callahan name used to evoke respect. Those who don’t remember who I am will learn soon.

Real soon.

Once I take down the top security firm in the country, I’ll be right where I need to be. I just have to prove their weakness. Everything is ready. Almost.

I just need one more piece of info. But lucky for me, I know where to get it.

I watched the cute little redhead wiggling dizzily across the makeshift dance floor at her cousin’s wedding.

Damn.

She was cute. Years too young for me. But I’d get over it.

I needed information to hack her father’s computer system, plant my virus, and get out. She had access. All I had to do was get my hands on her laptop.

And if I had to fuck her to do that, no problem.

She was easy on the eyes, with a body that didn’t quit, and it had been a long time since I indulged that particular craving.

Sure, I was surrounded by dangerous men. But I was one, too. And little Clementine Aziz had no idea what was coming for her.

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