When we’re alone, Leo reaches across the table to take my hand. “Amelia, I know the past few days have been crazy,” he says. “And I know that you must have been confused by me leaving so early today, but I had my reasons. You see, I thought my hand might be forced. I thought that I might have to choose between my inheritance...and you. I knew my choice would be you no matter what, but the inheritance clause was tricky, and while the money was a concern, if I let that all go I would be costing all our employees their jobs. I thought perhaps I had to marry someone in particular to keep it all.”
“And...do you?” I ask gently. I don’t want to imagine that I’ll be the reason he doesn’t get to keep everything he’s worked for, but I also can’t take it if he marries that horrible woman who took him out on a date. He shakes his head.
“No. The choice is mine,” he says, voice deep. “And I know there’s only one woman in the world who I’d be willing to marry.”
I feel my heart swell as he looks deep into my eyes. Does he really mean me? I can barely believe it. After so much doubt, after so much anxiety, I finally know how he truly feels.
“You’re the one. You’ve always been the one,” he says. “You’re the only woman who has ever made me feel this way. I’ve waited such a long time for love to come my way. I’ve waited so long to feel the desire that you bring out in me. It’s taken me far too long to act on these feelings that I’ve had...ever since I met you, I’ve wanted you. I can’t live without you. Now that I’ve had a taste of what it’s like to be with you there’s no way I’m ever letting you go. No other man can ever have you. You’re mine now, Amelia. You’re mine forever.”
“I’ve always been yours,” I breathe. “My heart has always belonged to you.”
We lean for a kiss and fireworks explode in my chest. This feels too good to be true, and yet it’s real. Sitting here in a beautiful dress made for a princess, I feel like I’ve just found my prince. His hand rests on mine across the table, but his grip tightens possessively on me and I feel a jolt of desire rush through me. Will I ever get used to this feeling? Now that he’s told me he wants me forever, will I ever adjust to belonging to him, to finally being special to someone?
I feel alive for the first time in a long time, like I’ve finally found my purpose. I always knew I was made to love, but now, I can finally begin to take on my role. It’s just me and him, forever. Just me and him against the world.
When we pull apart, he’s smiling, another real smile, before his smiles were rare. I love that I can bring that out in him.
He squeezes my hand.
“This meal is just the beginning,” he says in a husky tone. “This evening, I’m going to give you everything you’ve ever wanted.”
I feel my heart pounding hard. I know what that means without him having to spell it out to me. Tonight, he’s going to give me everything.
And he’s going to take the one thing I’ve been saving for him.
My virginity.
Chapter Eleven
Leo
As we finish up our meal and our champagne, there’s a tension in the air. We both know where this is leading. We both know that by the end of the night, we’ll be naked in bed together, fucking like our lives depend on it. I can’t wait much longer. I’ve spent so long wanting Amelia, but being denied my chance with her. Now, it’s finally my time, and I’m not going to waste a single moment of it.
She’s my dream girl.
As I watch her finish her dessert with delicate little bites, dressed so beautifully in her pale pink gown, I can’t deny how much I want her. She’s always been the woman for me, ever since I met her. I’ve spent so many nights fantasizing about being with her, and now those dreams have become a reality. She looks up at me with innocent eyes and smiles, washing down her pudding with her last sip of champagne.
“Did you enjoy that?” I growl, and she blushes prettily.
“It was...it was wonderful. I’ve never had a man do such nice things for me before.”
“This is only the beginning,” I tell her. “Let me show you how good I can be to you.”
I offer her my hand as I stand. I want to take her to my room. I want to finally show her what she means to me. I want to take her virginity, to make her mine forever, feel her body tremble as I fuck her hard. The anticipation is killing me, but I plan to take this at whatever pace Amelia wants to. It’s her first time, and I want it to be perfect for her.