Page 10 of Her Exception 2

“Why didn’t you tell me you were on your way?”

“I wanted to surprise you.”

“You definitely did. How long do we have? Are you taking me to your place?”

Darron placed me on my feet. He ran his hand over his face, and it was the first time I took notice of how tired he looked. I respected his hustle, but I worried about him overdoing it. His crazy work schedule was why he hadn’t gotten married and had children, and I didn’t want it to be the reason we broke up too. More than that, I didn’t want it to be the reason he died too soon. When we weren’t together, I couldn’t ensure he was eating and resting like he needed to. My nerves were always bad when he went away for business. That was always a reminder of how much I cared about him.

“I could but I’m not sure how much time we’d have to spend together. We’ll have tonight and tomorrow morning, but I can’t guarantee more. I’m waiting on a call that the sellers have made a decision about the deal my client offered. When I get that call, I have to take a flight.”

“I’ll take what I can get. I just want to spend some time with my man.”

His lips curved into a smile as he lowered them to mine. “Then pack a bag and spend the night with me.”

“Okay. Let me make sure Mama is okay with me leaving Alisia. I know she doesn’t mind but I still like to check.”

“Of course. And if she isn’t, I’ll stay here until you fall asleep.”

Excitement coursed through me at the sound of his words. I almost skipped to my mother’s room to confirm what I already knew—that she didn’t mind me leaving for the night. Alisia was taken care of for the evening and probably wouldn’t leave her room until morning. I stopped by her room and gave her a hug and kiss and let her know I’d see her in the morning. On the off-chance I was running late, I’d Facetime her at the least.

It didn’t take me long to pack a bag, and since I didn’t suspect I’d be there beyond morning, I kept it light. We walked out to the town car hand in hand, and I couldn’t have been more excited to finally have Darron back in my personal space.

“So what’s new?” he asked once we were comfortable in the back of the car.

“Well, there’s something I’ve been anxious to talk to you about face to face.”

“And what’s that?”

“Did you mean what you said at dinner about being in love with me and wanting to marry me?”

Darron chuckled as he took my hand into his and kissed it. “Of course, I meant it. Why would I lie?”

With a shrug, I looked out of the window to avoid his eyes. “I don’t know. Maybe you were trying to make Daddy feel bad.”

His finger went under my chin, and he pulled my attention back to him. The softness in his eyes made my heart skip a beat.

“I love you, Amelia Jane Phoenix. I’m in love with you. I love your daughter like she was my own. And I hope one day to give her a little brother or sister. I want to make her mother my wife soon. The sooner, the better.”

“I would straddle you and ride your dick if we were in this car alone.”

“Mm… we’ll be home soon enough.”

His hand went to the back of my neck, and he used it to pull me closer. After kissing his lips a few times, I pulled away to say, “I love you, and I’m down for the baby and the marriage too.”

Darron released a hearty laugh. “Well, I was going to do both anyway, but I’m happy to know we’re on the same page.”

All I could do was stare at him in awe. It could only get better from here.

Seven

Amaru

“Whew. Taylor wasn’t playing around branding you.”

The feel of Amelia’s finger on my neck made me shiver.

That was a first.

I couldn’t deny what she was referring to. Last night, Taylor and I had rough,nastysex. We were gone off Hennessy and Patron and I only remember half of what we did. Hickies and scratch marks were the physical reminders I had of our night when we woke up… along with her cum on the condom and my thighs. I never passed out without cleaning myself up, but last night was the exception. I don’t know what had gotten into her to make her go so hard, but just thinking about it had my dick getting hard too.

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