Page 84 of Worship Him

He nods, his eyes on the road.

I suddenly remember the slideshow I had made for him just after he found out about Avery. I’m glad I didn’t give it to him back then because it would make a lovely wedding gift. I’ll just have to add some of the photos we’ve taken together since. It will be perfect.

I stare at him for a moment longer, appreciating that he’s the one person I can’t live without, before Avery shifts and demands my attention.

Truly, I couldn’t be happier.

32

ADAM

Ilay in bed, my arm wrapped around Destiny as she nestles against my chest. The soft moonlight filters through the curtains, casting a gentle glow across our room in the cottage.

Avery's peaceful breathing comes through the baby monitor on the nightstand.

"Can you believe we're here?" Destiny murmurs, tracing circles on my chest with her finger.

I chuckle softly. "Honestly? No. But I wouldn't have it any other way." I didn’t think we’d ever be happy like this again. I briefly remember everything that brought us here. The divorce case, finding out about Avery, the stupid photos painting a false picture…it all worked out in the end. As it should have.

She lifts her head, meeting my gaze with those captivating eyes that first drew me in years ago. "We've come so far, Adam. From interns and bosses to... this."

"To family," I finish, pulling her closer. "And to think we almost threw it all away."

She sighs contentedly. "I'm just glad we found our way back to each other. Even if it took some... unconventional methods."

I can't help but smirk. "You mean like keeping our daughter a secret and nearly giving me a heart attack?"

She playfully swats my chest. "Hey, I said I was sorry about that. Multiple times, if I recall correctly."

"Oh, I remember," I say playfully, nipping at her earlobe. "But I think you might need to apologize again."

She laughs, the sound music to my ears. "Later, tiger. Right now, I just want to enjoy this moment."

I relax back into the pillows, savoring the feel of her in my arms. "You're right. We've got all the time in the world now."

She leans over, her lips grazing my chest. The soft touch of her mouth sends a shiver through me as she works her way up to my neck. Her teeth graze my skin, and I feel a jolt of pleasure.

"Feeling frisky, are we?" I whisper, my hands sliding down her back.

She lets out a low laugh against my throat. "Maybe. What are you gonna do about it?"

In one swift motion, I flip her onto her back, pinning her beneath me. "Oh, I've got a few ideas."

Her eyes sparkle with mischief. "Care to demonstrate?"

I don't answer with words. Instead, I lower my head to her neck, my lips finding that spot just below her ear that always makes her squirm. I nip at her skin, alternating between gentle bites and soothing kisses.

I trail my mouth lower, leaving a path of lovebites across her collarbone and down to her breasts. She arches into me, a soft moan escaping her lips.

"You like that?" I murmur against her skin.

"Don't stop," she pants, her nails digging into my shoulders.

I continue my assault, swiftly taking off her short nightgown and lavishing attention on her breasts.

Every gasp and shudder from her only spurs me on, stoking the fire building between us.

"Fuck, Adam," she groans, her hips pressing up against mine.

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