I collapse on him, burying my face into the curve of his neck, and shaking hard as he groans in my ear.
The turbulence continues, and he holds me tightly to him.
We're still breathing hard when the plane lands and the lights come on. I don't move. The door opens, and the others get off the plane. Malin continues to stroke my nearly naked back. When there is no more noise, I whisper, "Are they off?"
He chuckles. "Yes, ma belle."
I lift my head and kiss him. After several minutes, he hardens inside me.
He pulls back. "We have to go. Time to get dressed. We will continue this soon."
I trace his lips. "Okay. But, Malin?"
"Hmm?"
"Don't ever doubt if you're enough for me. All I need is you. If I need to flirt with the risks of temptation, I'll find something."
He grins. "Message received." He helps me into my dress, puts his pants on, and we leave the plane. We slide into the car. Josie is looking out the window. Gustave and Malin's faces both harden.
Bernadette smirks at me.
I smirk back.
We're in the car for over a half hour. No one talks. The vehicle finally pulls into a driveway, but it's dark out, and there's only a porch light on.
Malin knocks on the door. Another light comes on, and Andre's voice booms. "Naomi!"
Several locks click, and the door flies open. Andre's eyes widen.
Naomi comes running and pulls me into her arms. "Emilia! Oh my God! You're here. You're—" She stops and looks at me. "Wow. You look amazing."
"Thank you. I missed you so much." I blink away my tears and go to put my arm around her, and she grabs my hand.
I freeze.
"Emilia?" she whispers and glances between Malin and me.
Malin puts his arm around me, and I lean into his chest. "Say hi to your brother-in-law."
She opens her mouth to speak but snaps it shut. She stares at my collar.
I'm not sure how we didn't realize it, but my leash is still on. She picks it up in her hand, her eyes in slits. In a low voice, she seethes, "What is this?"