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Epilogue

Six years later

Grace

"Goodnight, Mommy," Kyle, my four-year-old son, whispers as his eyes drift closed.

I smile, gently stroking his full, dark curls. "Goodnight, my love."

He smiles softly, his handsome face lighting up as he snuggles closer to my touch. I wait until he falls asleep before gingerly standing up. I arrange the covers around him and lean forward to kiss his forehead. "Sweet dreams, baby."

On my way out, I switch off the lights, leaving the room dimly illuminated by the little lamp by his side. I close the door and walk down the hallway to the nursery. I find Derek sitting in the rocking chair by the window with Ember, our eleven-month-old daughter, sleeping peacefully in his arms.

He looks up when I walk in, his eyes lighting up in that way that always fills my heart with warmth and excitement. Six years and two kids later, he still makes me feel butterflies in my stomach.

I close the distance between us, savoring the sight of him cradling our daughter, a scene that never fails to tug at my heartstrings. The soft glow of the moonlight bathes the room in a tranquil aura, casting gentle shadows across Derek"s face as he looks up at me.

"Hey, honey," he whispers, his voice barely above a breath so as not to disturb our daughter.

"Hey," I reply, returning his soft smile. I glance down at our baby"s cute little face, content in sleep, and my heart swells with an overwhelming feeling of love and gratitude. "She"s such a daddy"s girl; look how peaceful she"s sleeping."

Derek chuckles, his eyes filled with paternal pride. "She"s definitely got me wrapped around her little finger."

I frown slightly, wondering if the moonlight is playing tricks on me or if there are really shadows in his eyes. Something isn"t right…

"What"s wrong, baby?" I ask, frowning at his face in concern. "Is it something about work?"

He shakes his head, sighing heavily. "It"s just… it"s mom"s anniversary next week. She keeps popping into my mind."

My heart clenches painfully at the mention of his mother"s anniversary. She died five years ago after a long, agonizing battle with cancer. She was an exceptional woman. We grew a lot closer in her last days, and I wish I had more time with her. In one of our private conversations in her greenhouse, she"d confessed that she was aware my marriage with Derek was arranged. She knew from the very beginning, but she let it be because she hoped something would come out of it. She was very happy to find out that Derek and I fell in love for real. In the very short time I knew her, she was both a friend and a mother to me.

"I miss her so much," I say, placing a hand on Derek"s shoulder and giving him a reassuring squeeze. "She"s probably in a better place."

"Yeah," Derek murmurs. "I just wish she"d met Kyle and Ember, you know? That would have made her so happy…"

"I"m sure she"s watching over us right now," I say, kissing the top of his head.

He nods, smiling. "You bet. She"s probably fussing over her grandchildren every minute. I wouldn"t put that past her."

I chuckle at the thought of that, immediately swallowing the sound when Ember stirs slightly in Derek"s arms. "You should probably put her down now," I whisper when she finally settles. "We don"t want her to wake up now and keep us up all night."

Derek stands up and gently lays Ember in her cot, careful not to wake her up. I reach out to caress her sparse ginger curls with a fond smile. I like that she inherited my red hair and her father"s beautiful green eyes.

"Sweet dreams, my angels," I whisper, letting my touch linger for a second longer before pulling back.

Derek slings an arm over my shoulder and pulls me against his body, leaning down slightly to kiss my forehead. "We should get to bed. I think I want to make another baby."

I giggle and nod, wrapping an arm around his waist. Together, we walk out of the nursery.

The moment we enter our bedroom, Derek grabs me and smashes his mouth to mine. The kiss is hard, almost starved. I grab onto his shoulders as sparks combust in my chest, quickly spiraling into a consuming heat that spreads rapidly across my body. I bury my hands in his hair, running them down the ripped muscles of his back and the hard curve of his ass. It"s been six years since we got married, but I never get enough of him.

He snakes his hands around my waist and grabs my ass, squeezing roughly and moaning into my mouth. "I"m going to fuck you so hard you"re going to be screaming my name, wifey."

I"m always screaming his name. That"s why we got our walls soundproofed – so the noise doesn"t reach our children.

I pull away from him, laughing when he immediately attacks my neck, trailing hot, fevered kisses down to my shoulders.

"Wait," I say, pushing half-heartedly against his chest. "Wait, darling."

He pulls back with a mock groan and rolls his eyes at me when I giggle again. "This had better be good, Red."

I like when he calls me Red, though he doesn"t do that often. It reminds me of our first meeting and how far we"ve come since then.

"It is," I reply, looping my arms around his neck. I can feel his erection pressing impatiently against my thighs. Hot. Hard.

"I have a surprise."

"Really?" he asks, his pretty green eyes lighting up like a child's on Christmas morning. His excitement is palpable, and I can"t help but smile at his eagerness.

"Yes," I reply, nodding.

"What is it?"

"Guess."

He cocks his head, pretending to think about it. "You"re wearing nothing under your robe?"

"Derek!"

"Well, that"s one surprise that would please me greatly," he replies with a nonchalant grin. He looks down at my stomach, his smile growing bigger as he returns his gaze to my face. "Are you pregnant, love?"

"No," I say, rolling my eyes at his animated enthusiasm. "Ember isn"t even two yet."

"Well, that doesn"t matter," he replies. "We want a big family, remember?"

"Well, it"s not that. Want to guess again?"

He groans, pulling me closer to him. "The faster we get the guessing game over with, the faster we can go back to making another baby."

"You"re so silly," I say, rolling my eyes at him. "Well, my dance academy has been nominated for the Excellence in Dance Education Award."

His eyes widen in surprise, his expression shifting from playful to impressed. "That"s wonderful news, babe! I"m so proud of you."

His words warm my heart, and I feel a surge of pride knowing that he believes in me. He has a way of making me feel like I can take on the world. With him by my side, I feel invincible, protected, and, above all, loved.

"Thank you, honey," I say, rising up on my toes to press a lingering kiss to his lips. "On that note…" I drawl, taking a step back while tugging at the belt on my waist. Slowly, I unwrap my robe, all the while holding his gaze.

"You guessed right earlier," I say with a teasing smile. "I am naked under my robe. Want to spank me for being naughty?"

His eyes instantly grow darker with lust, his hands hungrily roaming my naked body. "Oh, woman," he says gruffly, lowering himself to the bed and tugging me down to his lap. "You"re definitely getting what"s coming to you."

I lay face down on his lap, my skin tingling with nervous anticipation. He must have sensed my eagerness because he waits, intentionally prolonging the moment of anticipation. I raise my butt impatiently, gasping when his palm lands on my backside in a rapid series of slaps that send sharp, pleasurable stings through my nerves. I moan loudly, shamelessly shooting out my ass for more. He stops after a few strokes, gently running his hand over my burning flesh.

He stands up and gently lays me down on the bed, then steps back to take off his clothes. I ease back on the pillows, propping myself up on my elbow to watch him. Age has done nothing to diminish his physique; he's only grown more attractive, his muscles more defined.

"I"m going to have to spank you again if you keep looking at me like that, wifey," he says, coming to join me in bed.

"I can"t help it, hubby," I reply, running a hand up his toned chest. "You"re so beautiful."

"No," replies, catching my hand and bringing it to his lips. "You are beautiful."

His hand trails over the warm skin of my backside as he peppers my thighs with kisses. I spread my legs to grant him more access, moaning when I feel the warmth of his breath on my folds. His tongue takes a sure, confident swipe along my slit, and I buck my hips with need.

He slides his tongue deep into me, moving with practiced strokes. His fingers dip between my cheeks, one of them finding my puckered entrance. My whimpers encourage him, and the tip slips inside, helped by the juices dripping from my pussy.

I gasp and cant my hips up, trying to push his finger deeper. I love how it feels to know that he owns every single inch of me. I never knew how much pleasure I would get from having him claim my ass, but it turns me on to no end... almost as much as the feral look in his eye when he does it.

He licks and fingers me until my legs are shaking on his shoulders. "Derek, please!" I finally gasp. My entire body is burning with need. He keeps teasing me, bringing me right to the edge before pulling back. "I can't take it anymore! I need it!"

He sits up with a smirk. "What do you need, baby?"

"Your cock! Please, I need your cock inside me!"

He smiles, settling between my thighs. He teases me with the tip, running it along my wetness and rubbing it against my clit.

I whine helplessly, waiting. I know he'll give me what I need. He always does.

Then he slides into me, his strokes deep and slow, his eyes boring meaningfully into mine. I hold his gaze, feeling the intensity of his stare penetrating into the depths of my soul. Each deliberate movement sends ripples of pleasure coursing through my body, reminding me that I live for him… belong to him.

"Oh, Derek," I murmur as my body surrenders to the shudders of orgasm. "I love you. I love you so much."

He leans forward to drop his forehead to mine, smiling tenderly. "I love you, too."

~The End

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