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“This is one of my favorite songs,” I comment as I hear “Kiss Me” by Ed Sheeran playing in the background.

Ethan stands and steps to my side of the table, holding out his hand. “Dance with me?”

I take his hand and stand, putting one hand on his shoulder while he holds my other hand against his chest. We move to the music, looking into each other’s eyes. His mouth glides over mine, and his tongue sweeps past my lips, still tasting of the wine we just drank.

I look around to see Richard and his staff are nowhere to be found. “Where did everyone go?”

“Richard knew I wanted as much privacy as possible tonight. They were prepared to leave quickly.” He pulls away from me, taking my hands in his as he gets down on one knee. He lets go of my right hand, which is now covering my mouth.

“Olivia, I want nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with you. I know our customs here are not what you’re used to, but there will still be a marriage, and I couldn’t let you miss out on this. You deserve the perfect proposal. I love you so much. I promise to spend my life making you happy. Will you do me the honor of becoming, not only my mate, but my wife? Will you marry me, Olivia?” He releases my other hand long enough to open a small velvet box to reveal an oval diamond on a platinum band of diamonds.

I gasp in awe. “Ethan,” I whisper. I nod as tears surface. “Yes, of course.”

He places the ring on my finger, which somehow fits perfectly already. He stands, cups my face with his hands, and kisses me as a tear trickles down my cheek.

“Whoo-hoo!” I hear yelling and clapping coming from the deck above. I look up to find Chloe and Nick standing there watching, and I immediately start laughing. I hold my hand up, waving it in the air.

“We’re engaged!”

“Congratulations!” they both yell from the deck. Chloe blows me kisses before Nick drags her away while Ethan shakes his head, laughing.

“Did you know they were there?”

He nods with a laugh. “Yes. I had to agree to let them watch the proposal to get her to help me today.”

“Ah, that does sound like Chloe,” I say with a smile as I stare at my ring. My heart is full, thinking about the life I have ahead of me. “I love you, Ethan.” I wrap my arms around his neck, andkiss him. “I’ll never forget this night,” I say, looking from him to the ring. “And this ring…it’s just gorgeous.”

“I’m glad you like it.”

“I love it. I love you even more.”

“I love you too, Olivia.” He pulls me into another deep kiss.

As our lips part, I’m mesmerized by the sounds of freedom expressed by those who have shifted this evening. “Ethan, do you hear that? Listen…wolves.” Ethan holds my hands and grins with his eyes focused on me. “What?” I ask, smiling into his eyes.

Ethan

“Nothing, just you. Your heart, your wonderment. I love everything about you.” She squeals as I suddenly sweep her up and into my arms. My lips are on hers as I carry her into the house, and up to our bedroom. Placing her on her feet, I cup her face while my lips take control of her soft mouth and warm tongue. She pulls my shirt out of my pants, unbuttoning it while I remove my jacket and unbutton my sleeves. I relish the touch of her hands over the muscles of my chest and shoulders as she discards my shirt.

I turn her and pull her to me so her back is pressed to my chest. Her breaths become shallow and she shudders as I kiss her neck, and then trail kisses down to her shoulders and upper back. I slowly unzip her dress, allowing it to fall to the ground, and then caress the soft skin of her arms and down over her hips. She steps out of her dress and turns to face me, and I run my finger under the trim of her red lace panties. “I’m glad to see you’re wearing my gift.”

“Was this really a gift for me, or a gift for you?” she questions with a little laugh.

I smile, standing back to admire my choices. “Mm. Yes.”

She moves closer to unfasten my pants, dropping them to the ground, while I remove the remainder of my clothing. Her hands roam the width of my broad chest, down the definition of my arms, and back to my posterior before landing on my arousal. I close my eyes, letting out a low growl of desire as I harden in her grasp.

I can’t wait to have her any longer. The beast inside me wants to take over and make her mine. “I want you. Now.” She shrieks when her legs are suddenly swept out from under her as I lift her, landing her hard on the bed. I hover over her, and we kiss each other so desperately you might think this is the last time our lips will ever touch.

“I love you so fucking much,” I say as my mouth teases her neck, and she arches her back so I can remove her bra. She releases a breathy sigh as I kiss my way down to her chest. I knead her perfect breasts and send shivers across her skin as I trace her nipples with my tongue. Delivering sensual kisses, my tongue traces its way down her abdomen, then to the silky skin of her inner thighs as I remove her panties. I have to taste her.

Raising her leg, I place gentle kisses on the inside of her ankle before draping her leg over my shoulder. I kiss my way back up until my lips caress her entrance. She cries out as my tongue dives into her warmth, stirring her excitement within. I’ll never get enough of her sweet taste. A taste that belongs only to me. I grin as she writhes beneath me, moaning and whimpering out of control. She grasps at the sheets, my hair and anything she can get her hands on as I taste what’s mine, landing on the bundle of nerves that will send her over the edge. I can feel the all-consuming force building within her. Her entire body contracts as she allows the wave of ecstasy to wash over her.

I raise to hover above her, our eyes fixed on one another. “I could taste you every day for the rest of my life,” I say with a grin.

“I can’t wait,” she says through heavy breaths, then takes my face and pulls me to her for a kiss. My lips dominate for control, growing greedy as I slide into her with a slow, powerful thrust. She clings to my back, tightening her legs around me and crying out as I sink further into the depths of her warmth.

Pulling her close, I kiss and suck the sensitive skin on her neck, sending shivers rolling over her body. I roll us, so she’s now straddling me. Her back arches and her head rolls back at the intensity of my depth, and I groan as she squeezes around me when the fire of climax burns within her. Feeling her explode around me is the best fucking feeling. I dig my fingers into her skin as my orgasm erupts and we sink into one another’s arms.

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