Ignoring all the dirt from the street caked on my sleeve, he grabs my arm and claps me on the back.
"We'll do great things together," he promises me.
Something tells me he's fucking right. Not that I give a shit about this man.
The only thing I give a fuck about is getting back at Kade and claiming June.
My twin is a dead man walking, and little sis will be mine.
Just like their baby...26June"I can't believe it. I just can't."
"Well, you better, Junebug." I shriek with delight as he pops the champagne bottle, smirking at me. "You're all mine now. No more running from me. You're my property now."
His dark words send a shiver of delight down my spine, and I shake my head as he hands me a flute. "You know I can't, Kade."
"Don't worry." He shows me the bottle. "It's kids' champagne."
I laugh out loud and take the glass from him. The drink is bubbly, overly sweet, and apple-flavored. It's kind of gross, but I drink it, savoring the moment. We've finally done it. With only a few months to go before the baby's born, we eloped and got married today. Our only witnesses were two passersby. We hired a photographer, and I wore my mother's dress. It was the perfect day. And now, it's time to celebrate our new union.
I can tell Kade's thinking of the same thing, the dark intent in his eyes deepening as he approaches me. We both set our glasses down, and my husband wraps his arms around me.
"I can't wait to see him," he mutters, palming my stomach. We found out a week ago the baby was a boy, and Kade has barely been able to hide his excitement since then. He keeps saying this will be perfect because our other kids will have a big brother to look up to. His words make me laugh, but they make me nervous, too. I don't know if I'm ready for one baby, let alone a whole brood. "You look so beautiful, Junebug."
I kiss him, and he tips me back in a romantic gesture, making me giggle. Mom's dress is tight around my stomach, and I'm itching to get it off. Kade seems to know as much, and he spins me around, undoing the corset in the back. He slips the fabric off my body gently, and I gasp when I feel his cold fingertips on my skin.
"You can't escape me anymore, Junebug," he repeats. "No more running... You're all fucking mine now. And tonight, I'm going to prove it to you."
My skin bristles with excitement. I want this more than I can put into words. I've been thinking about tonight for so long. Kade insisted we didn't have sex again until we were married, claiming he wanted to make things right first. But now, the promise of being with him hangs thick in the air, causing goose bumps to erupt on my skin.
"Don't be too rough with me," I remind him nervously, touching my swollen stomach. "You know it's not good for the baby."
"I wouldn't dream of it." He lifts me into his arms, ignoring my protests and carrying me through to the bedroom. Kade booked the honeymoon suite for us, and I'm glad he did. It's magical here. There are rose petals everywhere, and the dimmed lights create an intimate atmosphere. Once we're in the bedroom, I gasp at the gorgeous view of the city. It's beautiful up here.
"You promise you won't hurt me?" I ask Kade. I'm not sure why I'm so nervous—well... If I'm being honest with myself, I can see why. It's because of Parker. Sometimes I wonder how my two stepbrothers can be so vastly different. After all, they're cut from the same cloth...
"Of course," Kade replies, lowering his body onto mine as he smirks against my lips. "I won't. Not unless you beg me to."
"I can't imagine—" He cuts me off by kissing me again. Every time his lips touch mine, I feel butterflies erupting in the pit of my stomach. This is what I've always wanted. But Parker's shadow still looms over us. He's the only one left in the world who disapproves of us, and I can't escape those judging gray eyes. But as Kade deepens our kiss, I finally let go, allowing my body to succumb to his charm. He pulls back, grinning wickedly as I gasp his name.
I'm wearing nothing but my bridal lingerie now—white stockings, white garter belt, and a white lingerie set. I feel vulnerable in front of Kade, but the way he drinks me in with his eyes is reassuring, telling me he wants this as much as I do. He lowers his mouth against my skin again, kissing a line from my lips to my navel and down to the tender spot between my legs.