Page 134 of Revenge (Corrupt Empire 3)

I kissed up her jaw and captured her mouth, tasting her, devouring her, claiming her as mine. I fucked her harder until she cried out in my mouth, trembling and shaking beneath me as her pussy clamped down on my cock. Fuck. She was so tight and wet and it was fucking amazing.

I shuddered above her, grunting as I came too, unable to hold back against the onslaught of her climax. My cock spurted deep inside her. The release was the sweetest damn fucking thing.

I tried not to collapse on top of her and squish her into the bed. Panting, I reached up and untied her hands, letting her wrap her arms around me and hold me. She kissed my cheek, murmuring how much she loved me in my ear.

Contentment washed over me. For the very first time, I felt free. Nothing holding me back or pulling me down. And it was all down to this girl clinging to me.

Fuck did I love her.

And fuck did she love me too.

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Did I ever think I’d be walking along an empty beach with the sun setting on the horizon with the girl of my dreams?

Not once.

Avery’s raven hair glittered in the dying light. She wore a black kaftan over her bikini. We were both barefoot as we strolled along, just enjoying the peace and listening to the waves lapping against the shore.

“Did you think we’d end up like this?” Avery asked, breaking the silence.

“Like what?”

“Together with everything behind us and only the future to look forward to.”

I shook my head. I never considered what it’d be like when the empire was finally destroyed and the people responsible either dead or awaiting trial. As much as I hated my father still, he’d avenged my mother. I’d let go because it wouldn’t make me happy to continue to want him gone. My destructive path of revenge was over. I no longer felt the urge to destroy everything. I wanted to build things instead. Build a life with the girl next to me most of all.

And a part of building that life was creating a home with her. When we returned to the UK, our home would be renovated completely. It was the very last thing John was doing for me before he left the country for good. Supervising the contractors. He was ready to retire and I couldn’t blame him. The man was a fucking lifesaver and I’d never forget what he’d done for Avery and me.

“But you’re happy, right? That it’s all over.”

I stopped, looking down at her as she came to a standstill too. I drew her closer to me, cupping her face.

“Avery, princess, I’m happy because I’m with you.”

She bit her lip.

“Aiden…”

“Don’t start getting all shy on me now. You’re the reason for all of this, princess. You made it possible.”

Her cheeks stained red.

“Quit being so… damn sweet.”

I raised an eyebrow.

“Is this me being sweet? I just thought I was being honest.”

“Damn it, Aiden. When you say stuff like that it makes me want to cry happy tears.”

I grinned, stroking her cheek.

“No crying now. Not allowed tears in paradise.”

I leant down, kissing her forehead.

“No? If I start crying, will you punish me?”

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