Page 154 of Simply Irresistible

"Nick, from the very moment my eyes met your chocolate ones, you awakened something in me. The instant connection between you and Charlotte opened my fearful heart. Every moment we have spent together since then, my love for you has grown. I promise to give you all of my words when needed, and to share in the silence when they are not, to pick you up if you are down, and to love you unconditionally."

My heart is bursting with love, and my need to kiss her wants to take over, but I stay patient as she continues.

"I promise to lay my bare skin on you when needed most, to care for you and our families for as long as we live, and to say I love you before falling asleep each night. I promise to be the best mom I can be as we grow a family together and always know in the deepest part of my soul, that when challenges arise, we will survive because no one can tear us apart. So from this day forward, my heart is yours. Nick, you are my everything, and this is my promise to you."

She takes the ring from the minister, and she places it on my finger with shaky hands while saying the next words.

"The fitting of this ring, with its unending circle, symbolizes my everlasting love for you. Placing this ring on your finger is the fulfillment of my dreams, to have you as my friend, my love, my husband, and to live as one forever."

"By the power invested in me, it is my greatest pleasure to pronounce you husband and wife. Nick, you may kiss your bride."

My smile is wider than ever. So, without waiting, I close the distance between us and plant my lips on my wife's. She wraps her arms around my waist and lets out a small moan when our tongues touch. Cheers erupt around us, followed by Charlotte's voice.

"I still think those kisses look yuk."

We both let out a laugh with our foreheads connected.

"We're married," she mumbles with a bright, beaming smile.

Then it's time to let everyone congratulate us. Afterward, the photographer takes us to a few locations in the field. She takes a photo of Emma, where she's looking over her shoulder while holding a bouquet of purple and white flowers in her hand. And it takes my breath away.

Later, when we're in my parents' garden, Charlotte joins us for the next set of photos.

"So, where are we going?" my wife asks as I steer the car.

"You want me to tell you?"

"Yeah," she lets out impatiently.

"Six-Pack."

Her head shoots towards me.

"Oh, that's perfect, Nick."

She places her hand on my knee, and when she slides it towards my thigh, I stop her by placing my palm on hers.

"Oh, Angel. Watch it. Because I'm inches away from turning the car and driving home so I can peel that dress off that delicious body and have myself a heavenly meal."

Heat rushes to her cheeks, and I grind my teeth—this is pure torture. I lift her hand from my leg and kiss her knuckles, which makes her squirm in her seat. After stepping out, I walk to her side and offer her my hand. The moment she stands on her two feet, and I've locked the car, I snake my arms around her waist.

"I've been waiting for this opportunity," I whisper before claiming her mouth. Her nails dig into my shirt as our tongues make a sensual dance. I release a desperate moan, and I let my hands fall slightly to her backside as I deepen the kiss. "God, I..."

A hard whistle from behind us gets our attention, and we pull apart.

"Keep it in your pants for another few hours, Golden Boy. People are waiting inside to have a party," Brian yells from the entrance with a grin on his face.

Emma giggles. "That's what we call a cock-blocker friend."

I turn my head and gaze into her lustful green orbs.

"Maybe that's for the best because I was a fraction from lifting your dress and taking you against this car."

She swallows audibly, and I laugh at her astonished but heated expression.

"Let's celebrate our wedding more traditionally, Angel. "

Hand in hand, we walk in, and we are greeted with loud applause. The whole evening is a success. To my surprise, she and Nero Onassis are in deep conversation when I stroll over to her for our opening dance.

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