Page 51 of Be My Bride

Asia huffs. “You really can’t fathom the word ‘no’, can you? Like your brain is incapable of processing the meaning.”

“I understand the word ‘no’ just fine, but this is a very special case.”

“Show-off.”

I move toward the boutique.

“You think I’m going to be impressed just because you have some money?” Asia grumbles.

“It’s more than some.”

"How humble of you,” she snaps in a sarcastic voice.

My chest rumbles with laughter. The fact that she’s nonplussed about my wealth makes me want to spoil her even more.

“Should I buy out the whole store to prove a point?” I ask, lifting her so her face is a breath away from mine. “Say the word.”

“Jerk.”

“I’ll take it.” I stride confidently to an attendant. “Excuse me, my wife and I would like to buy everything you—”

Asia snaps her hand over my mouth. “Okay! Okay! I’ll pick one thing out.”

My lips curve up.

I shouldn’t be this happy.

I really freaking shouldn’t.

But the joy bursting out of me at the opportunity to buy an outfit for her tells me that train has already left the station.

“You’re so annoying.”

“I know.” I flick my tongue out in the center of her palm. Taste the syrup from her pancake. Watch her eyes darken before she remembers she’s supposed to be mad at me.

She yanks her hand away, but I can see the desire in her eyes.

“Put me down,” she says.

“Yes, ma’am.” I let her slide against me—her chest on my chest, her thighs against my groin, my hips, my legs—until she hits the floor and my pulse hits the roof.

Asia stares at me, her eyes flashing.

We’re both breathing hard.

The attendant blushes. “Uh, would you and your wife like to use the dressing room, sir?”

“Absolutely not!” Asia fans her face. “What kind of a suggestion—? Why would I need him in the dressing room with me?”

I grin and glance at the attendant. “Is there a big enough mirror in there. My wife likes to watch when she—”

“Are we buying this thing or not?” Asia slants me an angry look and charges away.

The attendant blushes harder and darts after her.

I laugh, my heart feeling light and full at the same time.

Damn. I could get used to this.

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