Page 156 of Dmitri

“Is that a yes?”

“I thought you didn’t believe in marriage or family and all that.”

“I also didn’t believe in fate before, but here you are.” I run my hands up her sides. “Is that a yes?”

“You really want to marry me?”

“And have a family with you.”

Her eyes widen. “Afamily?”

“Kids. You know, the little versions of two people combined.”

She sits up. “You’ve had too much sun. You’re goingmental.”

I can tell she’s joking. Propping up on my elbows, I cock an eyebrow at her. “I’m not saying I want to stuff you with babies today. But yeah, down the road, I definitely do.”

“Stuffme with babies?” She holds the side of her head, gawking. “Did you swallow too much sea water?”

Flipping her over, I slightly press my body down to pin her and brush the hair out from her face so I can kiss her forehead. “I’m so happy. I want to be with you forever. I hate you.”

Two truths and a lie.

Daelyn’s pretty mouth curls into a smile. “I hate you too. I want to be with you forever, too. I’m all yours, King.”

“Is that a yes?”

She bites her lip and nods.

“Use your words, Firefly.”

“Yes.”

I smash my mouth to hers, which makes her legs wrap around my waist, and…

“Donotstuff me with babies yet. I’m not ready.”

“Well, I’m gonna stuff you withsomething.” I thrust into her again and her eyes flutter as she takes all I give her. “Look at me, Firefly.” Our gazes lock and I roll my hips slowly, sliding in and out of her in waves of pleasure. “Stay right here with me,” I order, keeping our connection rock solid.

“I’m not going anywhere, King.”

We make love three more times that day and she falls asleep in my arms, safely under a canopy of stars.

I feel like the king of the motherfucking world.

And Daelyn is my beautifully savage queen.

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