Page 16 of The Claiming Series: Collection 1
Time to make her my wife.
Epilogue 2
Ivy
My entire life has led up to this moment.
I was made to be Ashton’s wife.
My eyes fall on him, and my breath stalls in my lungs. He’s the most handsome man I’ve ever known. His suit fits him to perfection, making my mouth water. His eyes kindle as they take me in, skimming over my curves in my simple white dress.
I can barely believe I’m marrying the man of my dreams. Ashton Stanbrook is about to become my husband. I spent so long loving him from a distance, it seems surreal.
“You look so beautiful,” he growls as I reach him, my mom at my side.
She’s fussed and primped me to within an inch of my life over the last few hours. It’s been wonderful spending some time together. I know she was initially opposed to this union, but she’s come around now that she sees how much Ash and I love each other. The fact that she’s here by my side on my wedding day speaks volumes.
“So do you,” I murmur, smiling so hard my cheeks hurt. My heart is overflowing with love for this passionate, growly, possessive man who’s given me so much.
I give him a smirk. “Wanna get married?”
He reaches for my hand. “Thought you’d never ask.”
I squeeze his hand, elation flooding my entire body so it feels like I’m walking on air.
The wedding ceremony is short, poignant, and perfect. I lose myself in Ash’s eyes as we say our vows, our words crafted with love and spoken straight from the heart.
Ashton carries me over the threshold into our hotel room, an exquisite suite he’s booked for two nights before we head off on our honeymoon to Europe.
“This is crazy,” I murmur as he places me on the enormous bed.
Ash frowns. “Crazy, how?”
“I’ve loved you for an eternity, never dreaming you’d be mine, yet here we are, husband and wife, planning a future together. I can’t wait to do all the things with you. You’re my wisdom, my heart”—I pause, cupping his face in my hands as he leans over me—“my Ashton.”
He turns his face, kissing my palm. “And you’re my fucking everything, Mrs. Stanbrook. From now to the grave.”
Tears spill down my cheeks as I pull him to me, claiming his mouth in a breathless kiss. Sparks ignite in my core, and I’m suddenly desperate for him.
“I need you,” I breathe against his mouth.
“You got me, Kitten,” he growls, kissing me hard.
In no time, we’re naked, his cock pressing against my entrance.
“I love you, wife,” he mutters as he thrusts inside me.
“Love you, husband. Now, fuck me hard.”
He does as I ask, slamming inside me with a primal growl. I cry out in ecstasy, clinging to him, breathless with pleasure.
I’m ready for our future.
I’m ready for it all.
Bonus Epilogue 1
Ahston
