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I’d never get over hearing those words leave Emily’s lips. Almost nine years I went without hearing them but never again. Never would I have to go a day without hearingI love youfrom the woman I planned on spending my life with, the woman who gave me a son and the woman who made me the man I was.

“I can’t believe you’re home.” She grinned, the tip of her nose circling mine.

“Believe it, cupcake.” I chuckled, not letting her go, not even for a second. “As I said before, I knew words weren’t enough. I had to prove myself to you. I had to prove I was worthy enough for you and Liam.”

“You are worthy, Beckett.” Her fingers threaded through my hair as I let out a moan at her touch. “Do your parents know you’re home?”

“Everyone does, and the order in the kitchen… Well, it’s for Ollie.” I chuckled as her mouth fell open.

“Are you kidding me?”

“Nope, I had to think of a way to make sure you’d be home today, otherwise my plan wouldn’t have worked.” Her face wasa picture as I spoke. “I’m sorry, but they won’t go to waste. I promise.”

“Beckett Ashmore, whatever will I do with you?”

“Love me forever, that’s it.” I pressed my lips against hers, savouring every second with her.

“Done.”

I lifted her effortlessly into my arms as she wrapped her legs around my waist. Her eyes locked with mine as I began the ascent up the stairs. The warmth of her body seeped through the fabric of our clothes, a promise of what was to come. The afternoon light from the hallway cast a golden glow on her serene features, highlighting the contours of her face in a tender embrace of shadow and light.

I could feel her heart pounding beneath my fingertips as I carefully placed her down in front of me. Goosebumps spread across her skin as I unbuttoned her blouse, her lips parted in an invitation as I palmed her breasts.

Tracing the delicate curves of her body, I removed her bra with ease, our eyes never leaving one another’s. “Say it again.”

“I love you,” she whispered, wrapping her arms around my neck. “I love you.”

I backed her towards the bed as the back of her knees collided with the mattress. “It looks like you’re all mine.” Brushing her hair over her shoulder, I showered her neck with kisses, each one rougher than the last.

“I always have been.”Indeed she had.

She lay back on the mattress, her body warm and inviting as I removed my own clothes. Her eyes hungrily roamed over my body, the pure need for me written all over her face.

“You look as though you love me,” I teased as a smile played on her lips.

“That’s because I do. Now, come over here already,” she demanded ever so sweetly.

And who was I to deny her? I settled between her legs, my cock already aching to be inside of her.

“Don’t keep me waiting, Beck.” I was usually in control when it came to sex between Em and me, but not right then. “Fuck me.”

She had me in a chokehold, and I loved every single second.

I cupped the back of her head, slamming my lips against hers as she struggled to contain her moan. I thrusted inside of her, fisting her hair at the nape of her neck as she arched her back into me.

“I love how you take me.” I breathed against her ear, taking her lobe between my teeth.

“Then take me harder, please…” she begged.

“Already giving up control, hmm?”

“Yes, take all the control you want. Just fuck me harder.” She fisted my hair, making my scalp burn.

I slammed into her as her head fell back. She whimpered as my fingers dug into her skin, keeping her right where I wanted her. I filled her pussy over and over, giving her exactly what she wanted. “Good fucking girl,” I growled as she slowly lost it and gave me everything. “Every single inch of you is mine. You are mine.”

“I’m yours,” she cried out. “Please… Beck, I need?—”

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