Page 87 of The Silencer

"I love you too," I whisper.

As Emmanuel heads out with Maverick, I feel Lisa's arm wrap around my shoulders."Come on," she says gently."Let's get you settled upstairs.You need to rest."

I nod, allowing her to guide me up to one of the guest rooms.As we enter, Lisa sits me down on the bed.

"Alright, spill," she says, her tone gentle but firm."Tell me everything about you and Emmanuel."

So I do.I tell her how it started, how we kept it secret at first because we weren't sure where it was going.How it grew into something real and deep.How he proposed three months ago.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner," I finish, wiping away tears."I was just...scared, I guess.Of ruining what we had."

Lisa sighs, pulling me into a hug."I get it.I don't like it, but I get it.Just promise me—no more secrets, okay?"

I nod against her shoulder."I promise."

We spend the next hour talking, catching up on everything I've missed in her life too.It feels good, like old times.But there's still that undercurrent of fear, wondering what's happening out there, if Emmanuel is safe.

When Lisa leaves to check on Maverick, I curl up on the bed, my hand resting on my stomach.There’s just so much uncertainty, so much fear, and we’re bringing a baby into this world.It’s scary.

I close my eyes and pray that everything will work out for the best.I know Emmanuel won’t let anything happen to us.He never has.He’s always been my protector.

* * *

I wake up, trying to focus on my surroundings.It doesn’t take long for me to realize I’m not in our room, and then everything that’s happened comes rushing back.

I hear voices downstairs, but I’m in no mood to socialize right now.I just feel so utterly lost.I thought when Jacob died that my life was going to change for the better.I thought the fear that clung to me would be gone, the one that was so deeply ingrained in me that it ran through my veins had left.But I was so wrong, and now there’s a crazed fucker hunting us down, hunting those I hold close down, and I’m terrified I’ll lose them.

I slide out of bed and move toward the bathroom.I need a shower.The water and steam will help calm me for a while.I step into the huge shower and let the water cascade down my body.As the spray thumps against my shoulder blades, I breathe in deeply.

I hear the door open and I smile, my entire body sagging with relief.Emmanuel’s home.Arms slide around my waist and I lean back against him, loving that he’s here.

He spins me around, pressing me firmly against the cool, tiled shower wall.His lips find the sensitive skin of my neck, leaving a trail of heat with each kiss.As I slide my hand down, I encounter his cock, thick and ready.I wrap my fingers around his thick length and begin to move, feeling the ripple of his cock as I jerk him off, while he continues to rain kisses along my neck.

It doesn’t take long until he’s lifting me in the air and slamming his cock deep inside of me.God, I love that he always wants me, that he takes me any way he wants.I know I’m safe in his arms, that no matter what, I’ll always be happy and fulfilled.

Emmanuel's thrusts are deep and powerful, driving me higher with each stroke.I cling to his shoulders, my legs wrapped tightly around his waist as he pounds into me.The hot water cascades over us, adding to the sensual atmosphere.

"God, I missed you," I gasp, arching my back as he hits that perfect spot inside me.

Emmanuel growls, his grip on my hips tightening."I always miss you when I'm not inside you, baby."

His words send a shiver down my spine.I love how he makes me feel—wanted, desired, cherished.Even in the midst of all this chaos and fear, he grounds me, reminds me of what's important.

I can feel my orgasm building, that familiar tension coiling in my lower belly.Emmanuel must sense it too because he increases his pace, his thrusts becoming more urgent.

"Come for me, Clodagh," he demands, his voice rough with desire."Let me feel you."

His words push me over the edge and I cry out as waves of pleasure crash over me.Emmanuel follows soon after, groaning my name as he comes deep inside of me.

We stay like that for a moment, both panting heavily, our bodies still joined.Eventually, Emmanuel lowers me gently to my feet, keeping his arms around me to steady me.

"I love you," I murmur, pressing a soft kiss to his chest.

"I love you too, baby," he replies, tilting my chin up to kiss me deeply."You and our little one."

As we finish our shower and get dressed, I can't help but ask, "Did you find anything out?About who's doing this?"

Emmanuel's expression darkens slightly."We have some leads but nothing concrete yet.Don't worry, we'll figure this out."

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