Page 104 of Forget Me Not

“It means a lot to me that you still stop by and visit. I sure hope I’ll be getting an invitation to your wedding.”

“Well, of course you will, silly. But it’s not going to be for a while. Alaric and I really want to get settled into the new house and enjoy the simplicity in life before we begin the chaos of planning a wedding. Not to mention I’ve got the opening of my new non-profit organization in a couple months.”

After learning I inherited all of Grayson’s estate, I did what I always dreamed of doing, I began the process of starting up a business that will provide relief to the homeless, such as food, blankets, and medical equipment. Of course, that was all after I finished my GED.

Gladys pats her hand over mine. “I think that’s a wonderful plan. And I’m so proud of you. I have no doubt the organization will be a great success. Be sure to let me know if you need anything at all.”

“I definitely will. We might need a special wedding cake just from you.” I grin, remembering how she talked about baking cakes for weddings back in the day. She used to love it, but the B&B began to take priority after a while.

We sit and talk for a little bit while Gladys finishes dinner. I tell her about meeting my cousins, Axel and Marni, as well their spouses and kids. We’ve made plans to get together again this summer and I’m already looking forward to it.

Before I know it, an hour has passed, so I tell Gladys I have to go with plans to stop in tomorrow after work. I’m still working at Taryn’s one night a week just because I enjoy it so much. Chloe picked up my other shifts, which worked out well because she needed a job. Not to mention it gives me a chance to see some of my favorite people—Tyler and Chloe, as well as the sass and spunk of the town, Taryn.

Alaric has been fortunate enough to be able to work from home, with only the occasional need to travel, at which point, I travel with him. His protectiveness has not let up much, or at all for that matter. At first it was suffocating, especially when I didn’t fully understand it in the beginning. But now I find it comforting, even though it's no longer necessary with the threat of Ian gone.

I step out of the house and into the warmth of the sun. The light is blinding, but when I squint and look down at my arm, I see a single ray of light dancing over my skin. As I shift my gaze to the left, I see that the sun isn't shining on me—it's actually highlighting a beautiful cluster of flowers.

Not just any flowers, forget-me-not flowers. A lump rises in my throat as I watch a blue butterfly land on one of the petals. I know without a doubt it’s a sign from my mom. Its vibrant wings flutter lightly, and I kneel down to get a closer look. With a shaky hand, I graze my fingertips over the flower petal next to it, tears of happiness forming in the corners of my eyes.“I think I made it, Mama,” I whisper. “I’m going to be all right.”

* * *

“I’m home,”I holler as I close the front door behind me.

“In here, baby,” Alaric responds from our bedroom. I follow the sound of his voice and see him across the room in our master bath, brushing his teeth, butt naked. My eyes land on his firm, round ass and I have an overwhelming urge to sink my teeth into it.

I walk up behind him, wrapping my arms around his torso. “How was your afternoon?”

Bending over, he spits in the sink, then rinses his toothbrush and sticks it in the holder. When he spins around, I’m instantly enveloped in a warm embrace. “Not nearly as good as it could have been if you were here. I missed you.”

I push myself up on my tiptoes and press my lips to his. “I missed you, too.”

His hands slide down, cupping my ass in his palms, and he squeezes. “Oh yeah? Prove it.”

I waggle my brows, the corner of my mouth lifted. “What did you have in mind?”

Gripping the hem of my top, he lifts it up. His eyes rake over me as he tosses my shirt to the side, then his warm fingers reach behind me, unclasping my bra.

I tremble in response when his head drops low and he takes the bud of one of my nipples between his teeth. “Mmm. I like the way you think, Mr. Banks.”

He moves to the left and his eyes lift to mine. “I’m only getting started, future Mrs. Banks.”

“I love the sound of that.Rhea Banks.” A groan escapes him and I love that I make him as ravenous as he makes me.

He gets on his knees, eyes full of desire as he eagerly undresses me from the waist down. He sinks his teeth into my thigh with gentle pressure, then he kisses his way up while the pads of his fingers circle my clit. I step my legs out farther, granting him access while a moan escapes my lips.

He slips two fingers inside my dripping center, pushing deeper and deeper with each stroke. My hips chase his hand as I brace myself against the counter.

Moving his fingers faster, he sucks feverishly on my clit, pausing the suction in time with his tongue flicking out. It’s a mixture of pain and pleasure that has me crying out.

Alaric looks up at me, while I peer down at him. “Does that feel good, baby.”

Mouth agape, I nod as I roll my hips to his movements.

Fingers curled, he pulsates the tips, the action driving me wild. My muscles tense and I hold my breath as I release and my legs begin to shake. My body floods with bliss while proof of my arousal spills onto the floor, turning Alaric on even more. He loves when I make a mess for him.

Before I’ve even come down from my orgasm, Alaric is on his feet, spinning around. He presses his palm to my lower back until my chest is against the vanity. His fingers thread into my hair at the base of my neck, and he pulls, forcing me to look at myself in the mirror. As soon as my eyes meet his, he grabs my hips and drives his dick inside me from behind. I lift my head, encouraging him to pull harder, so I can watch us chase our pleasure together.

He gives me exactly what I wanted, making me cry out in pure ecstasy. He watches me with adoration and a need so deep, I feel it in my soul.

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