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Toya gently rubs the nape of my neckbefore running her fingers through my hair. Her eyes start to water, and anunsteady breath pasts her lips when she parts them. “I love you so much, Varen.So damn much.”

“Oh, baby. I love you, too.” I kissher cheek as a tear falls. “You’ve had a grip on my heart since we met.”

She smiles through the tears andwhispers at my lips, “I’m going to ride you so good tonight.”

I chuckle. “After I finish blowingyour mind. Trust me, there’ll be no sleep for us.”

Biting her lip, she flicks toeveryone and steers her eyes back to me. “Ready to get out of here?”

“You bet I am.”

I hold her hand, and we wave toeveryone and head from the yard, hastening to my car.

We arrive at the new apartment in notime, and Toya’s excited giggles fill the air and melt my heart as I carry herinside.

I had no idea just what was in storefor us on that night when our eyes connected for the first time. Toya stirredmy world and tore down my walls. I never knew heaven could exist on earth untilI found it in her.

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The stretch of greenery never ceasesto amaze me. I lean against the stone column and finish drinking my Scottishtea while basking in the array of orange and burning yellow of the glorioussunrise.

I hear the door open behind me, andmy body lights up as his strong arms loop around my waist.

“Good morning, Mrs. Kirby,” Varenhums at my ear before pressing an arousing kiss on my neck.

Naturally, my lips part into asmile. “Good morning, my love.” I set the mug on the outdoor table and facehim, admiring how handsome he is even when he just rolled out of bed. Dark hairtousled, blue eyes squinting in the sunlight.

We’ve traveled to Scotland everysummer since marrying four years ago, and each trip feels like a honeymoon.

“What would you like to do today?”Varen asks and kisses my nose.

I giggle. “Horseriding, sightseeing,and a trip to the bakery. You know I love my Scottish desserts.”

“Hm.” He chuckles. “I know you do.”

“Later, I want to add some ideas tomy sixth book. I can’t wait for you to read it.”

He arches a brow. “Me, too. I knowI’ll love it as always cause you’re a very talented woman. It’ll be anotherbest-seller.”

My tummy warms at his praises. “Youjust know how to flatter your wife, huh.” I trail my free hand down his firm,bare chest. “Let’s go up to the main house for breakfast. I’m sure yourgrandparents are waiting on us.”

A sneaky grin forms. “We haveanother hour at least. It’s time for a proper wake-up.”

Laughter bursts out of me when Varenlifts me off my feet, bringing me inside the cottage to the bedroom.

He tosses me on the massive bed and settleson top, lips hovering over mine as his hand trails under my long t-shirt to feelmy moist underwear. A satisfied smirk follows. “Always so wet.” He stalls rightbefore conquering my mouth, catching my eye roll.

“Did you just…” He growls.

I giggle and say in a naughty tone,“Oh no. Are you going to spank me for that?”

Gaze narrowing, Varen pushes up fromme and orders, “Strip.”

I rise from the bed and do as hesays.

A yelp gushes out of me when Varengrips me at the waist, drops down at the edge of the bed, and bends me over hislap.

I wince and bite my lip as his hand comesdown on my bare ass.

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