felt a sense of calm wash over me. It was weird, I no longer had to worry about my uncomfortable encounters with Peter. I tossed the remote on the bed and walked into the bathroom.
Collin peeled back the shower curtain, running a hand over his wet face. “Are you all right?
I tore my T-shirt over my head and threw it to the floor. Collin didn’t tear his eyes away as I stripped away all of my clothes. Walking toward the tub, I twisted my hair in a bun. Collin grabbed my hand and helped me into the small space. “This bathroom is a lot smaller than the one in our cabin.”
“It’s all I could find on short notice. I would have rather rented a cabin.”
I swayed my hands along his sudsy hairy chest. “Me too. Guess you’ve spoiled me. I appreciate the finer things in life now.”
He tilted my chin toward him. “No expense spared when it comes to you, sweetheart.”
His soft pink lips melted against mine. He pulled back and caressed my cheek.
“I hope this nightmare is over for good.”
I wrapped myself in his big, strong arms.
“Me too, Kara.”
Collin carried me into the bedroom after our shower and laid me on the bed. I ditched the towel and stood on my knees, pulling him toward me.
“Hold me, Collin. All night.”
He tossed our towels to the floor. Collin peeled back the sheet, pulling me with him. His hand grazed my round belly.
He leaned over, and his lips fell upon my tummy. “You and mommy are all that matters to daddy.”
My body heated, and my fingertips stroked his wet locks. Collin’s only flaw was his hot temper. It only reared its ugly head when it came to me. I was fortunate that he was my protector.
“Make love to me, Collin.”
His lips grazed my neck. “With pleasure, baby.”
“Kara, Kara.” Collin’s voice pulled me from the memory.
“It’s time to eat. Then we’ll dance.”
I wrapped my arm around his waist and grinned. “Yes, please feed us. The baby and I are starving.”
We greeted guests en route to our table. Bryson and Chrissy were tearing up the dance floor. I was shocked and happy at the same time. Maybe something could blossom between them.
**P**
Standing at the oversized window, I marveled the lush grass and trees surrounding the luxury cabin in Denali. Collin wanted total seclusion on our night away before we jetted off to Maui, Hawaii, for our honeymoon.
His arms slipped around my waist from behind. “It’s beautiful here. Are you sure you don’t want to spend our honeymoon here?”
“No, Collin. I’ve never been to Hawaii. I look forward to sunbathing on the beach right next to you.”
His tongue slid across the side of my neck. “Kara, I’ve longed for this day. You becoming my wife.”
His big, strong arms surrounded us. My fingers caressed his hands. Turning in his arms, I stared into his beautiful brown eyes under his thick brown brows. I slid my finger down his tanned pointy nose and over his slender pink lips. Maybe I was a little obsessed with his handsome face. Clutching his bearded angular jaw, I crushed his lips. My tongue darted out of my mouth, slicking over the peek of hair under his bottom lip. His fingers slipped the tiny buttons through the loops on the back of my dress.
“Good thing we’re already pregnant, because if I wasn’t, I’d surely be after tonight.”
He flashed a pearly white smile. “Oh, baby, there’s no doubt you would have.” Collin slid the embroidered short sleeves down my arms. Leaning down, his lips brushed the soft skin on my shoulder.
He grabbed my hand and kissed the heavy ten carat ring.
“Collin, I would’ve been happy with a wedding band.”
His lips traced over the three diamond studded platinum bands. “Kara, I know, but I wouldn’t have. A queen deserves the very best in life. A man like your father surely taught you that.”
“He did. That’s why I don’t have debt. Everything I own is paid for.”
He grinned. “Exactly, I will ensure you and our daughter are always well taken care of.”
Collin’s fingers grazed my tender nipples through my lace bra. Clutching his bulging biceps, my breath caught in my throat. He unhooked my bra and snatched it off of me and threw it over his shoulder.
“Collin, I’m so hot for you right now.” My chest rose, and fell against his soft lips, wrapped around my areola.
“Baby, fuck me now.”
“Kara, not yet.”
I yanked his tuxedo jacket down his arms and my fingers worked quickly