Sensing her discomfort, he remains still, allowing her to become accustomed to his girth. Patiently, he waits until she relaxes and encourages him further. Knowing what he has to do next, he holds his breath. There’s no easy way to do it. Gentle pressure, won’t accomplish this task. He needs to be the first and only man that she gives herself to. Lifting his head, he looks into her eyes, “Are you sure?”
Nodding her head, she reaches up and caresses his cheek, tracing her thumb across his bottom lip. “I’m sure.”
Lowering his mouth, he places a sweet and tender kiss on her lips, then whispers, “I love you,”
With controlled force, he pushes his hips forward, breaking through the barrier and sinking all the way in. Hearing her sharp intake of breath, he pauses, letting her catch her breath. They don’t move; just stay this way for a moment, feeling the connection. He’s in no hurry to rush this feeling of bliss Owen Jamison has thought of this moment a thousand times, but never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that she would feel so good around him.
Elizabeth O’Connor has always known that she would give this gift to no one other than him. She can’t imagine it possible to feel any more loved than she does right now.
Olivia opens her eyes, blinking them rapidly as she tries to calm her racing pulse. Tears steam down her cheeks, soaking her pillow. It’s normal these days, for her to wake from these dreams, with her body thrumming with emotion. Even though she doesn’t recognize these two young lovers, she knows, deep down in her soul that it’s them. That dream was a clear indication that Ethan O’Connell has a very powerful hold on her. She finally understands what he’s has been trying to tell her. A warm, tingly kind of anxiety fills her chest. She’s tried so hard to ignore their strong connection; deny it even. After that dream, she knows that she won’t survive without him.
Not hearing a word from Ethan last night made her restless. He went from calling every ten minutes, to nothing at all. When she couldn’t stand it any longer and sent him a message, he didn’t respond. This incredibly frustrating man has turned her world upside down. She wishes she could put him out of her mind, but she can’t. Now she’s wondering if he hasn’t gotten tired of her nonsense and moved on.
She wouldn’t blame him if he did, but after that dream, she needs to see him. Picking up the beautiful dress she’s bought special for him today, she pulls the soft silky material over her head. Looking in the mirror, she hopes that it’s not too late.
A familiar female voice yells from downstairs.
“Hello? Come down! Rachel and I want to see you before you go,” Shannon hollers.
Putting in her earrings, she makes her way downstairs, stopping when she gets to the landing to do a little spin. Shocked at the cool breeze that brushes under her dress, she starts to feel a little too exposed. She can tell from the look on her friends’ faces that they’re concerned as well.
“You’re screwed if there is any breeze downtown today,” Rachel advises.
“Can you imagine if I accidently expose myself? Ethan will lose his mind,” she says, making her way down the rest of the stairs. Her dark brown hair now glows with beautiful caramel highlights and flowing curls.
“You look beautiful,” Shannon says, snapping a picture on her phone.
Feeling like a proud mother sending her little girl off to the prom, Rachel throws her arms around her in a huge hug. “Olivia, I’m so sorry for everything I’ve done. I hope that you’ve forgiven me for being such a horrible friend.”
Olivia pulls out of her arms. “Rachel, you’re not a horrible friend. I understand why you did it. Just promise me you won’t help anymore,” she says with a grin.
“Cross my heart,” she says sincerely. “My husband has put his foot down.” She pauses for a minute then looks over at Olivia. “Come to think of it,
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