Page 83 of Waiting for Redemption

“Yes?”

“No, I mean. It’s Landry now—my last name.” My heart damn near bursts when I hear her claim my last name as her own.

“I fucking love you,” I tell her again, capturing her lips with my own. I grip her ass and pull her in closer. Needing as little space between us as possible.

“I love you, more,” she says against my lips.

“I need to be inside you. Right fucking now.” She shakes her head eagerly in agreement.

Last night was such a turning point for the both of us. I was finally able to claim Ruby as mine, making her my wife in every possible way, while helping her to overcome the emotional scars left by another. Replacing every horrible memory of what she’d been through, with new memories ofus.Thisis our fresh start—a life of love and honesty, protection and passion—one where we don’t have to second guess where the other stands. I will spend every day for the rest of my life, showing her how deep my love runs for her. So that even long after I’m gone, she’ll still remember how much she meant to me.

With our bodies covered in sweat, my forehead pressed against hers as I’m still buried deep inside her she stills my soul with her gaze.

“I love you, Tank.” Her honey-brown eyes completely captivate me, the same way they always have.

“I love you too, Honey. Now let’s go home.”

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Tucker

Took Mav over to Max’s so you could pick the boys up together. He did great but I gotta get to work.

Me

Thanks man, I appreciate you taking him so last minute.

Tucker

Anytime.

Tucker

How was it?

Me

Are you asking me for a play by play or??

Tucker

What? Dude, no. Never mind. Go get your kids man.

Me

You can’t be that fucking vague and not expect me to go there.

Tucker

So you went there?

Me

Oh, man. Would you look at the time? Gotta go get the kids.

Tucker

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