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When he finally releases me, we're both breathing hard, the air around us electric. "No more holding back," he vows gruffly.
"No more hiding," I agree breathlessly.
Under the branches of our tree, we make a new promise. One based not on fear or doubt, but on the bone-deep certainty of a love that has always been the core of who we are. Together.
Slowly, Jake unties the ribbon that's been holding my dress together, his movements deliberate and reverent. The fabric pools around my ankles, leaving me naked before him in more ways than one. But I've never felt more exposed or more safe than in this moment.
He doesn't say a word as he takes in the sight of my body, but his eyes speak volumes. Desire, hunger, and most of all, tenderness. It's enough to make my knees buckle if it weren't for the support of the tree I'm leaning against.
"You're so fucking beautiful, Lily." His voice is rough with emotion, his hands shaking as he gently caresses my curves. "I've dreamed of this for as long as I can remember."
A blush creeps up my chest, but I don't look away. I want him to see me—all of me.
He growls low in his throat, animalistic and primal. "You have no idea how much I want you," he whispers, his hands sliding higher, cupping my breasts. "I’m going to spend every day of the rest of our lives claiming every inch of this gorgeous body and making you mine."
"Then do it, Jake," I beg, arching my back and inviting his touch. "I'm yours. I've always been yours."
With a groan of pleasure and frustration, he undresses himself, revealing his hard length. My mouth waters as I take in the sight of him, so strong and virile, and aching for me.
"God, Lily. I need you." He steps closer, his hips aligning with my wet folds. "Tell me you're mine. I need to hear your say it again."
"I'm yours, Jake. Always and forever." I wrap my legs around his waist, drawing him closer.
He doesn't hesitate any longer. With a primal growl, he pushes into me, claiming me as his own. I gasp, arching my back as I take him in—all of him. It's a perfect fit, like we were made for each other.
"You feel so good, Lily," he moans, his eyes wild with desire. "So fucking tight and wet for me."
"Jake," I moan back, nails digging into his back as he thrusts in and out of me, his movements building a blinding pleasure within me. "Oh God, I love you, Jake."
"I love you too, Lily," he pants, his thrusts becoming more urgent. "I've always loved you."
As our bodies move together in harmony, the world around us fades away. There's no war, no danger, no secrets—only us, two people who have finally found their way back to each other.
"I'm close, Lily. I'm gonna—" Jake throws his head back with a groan, and I feel him explode inside of me, flooding me with his warmth.
"Jake!" I cry out, my own climax overtaking me, my body shuddering around his.
In the afterglow, we hold each other tightly, our bodies still joined, our rapid breaths mingling in the cool night air.
"I love you, Lily. So much" Jake whispers, his voice husky with emotion.
"I love you too, Jake. So much," I smile, my heart full to the brim.
Jake is my everything. My best friend and the love of my life.
epilogue
?. . .?
Three years later
Jake
I walkthrough the front door after a long day on base, my combat boots thudding on the hardwood floor. The smells of roasting garlic and fresh bread envelop me, welcoming me home.
"Daddy's home!" Lily calls out in a singsong voice from the kitchen. I hear the patter of little feet and our two-year-old son appears, toddling towards me with chubby arms outstretched.
"There's my little man," I say, scooping him up and burying my nose in his soft blond curls. He smells like baby shampoo and pure innocence.
