He had her bra off with an easy twist and she was naked from the waist up. His hands circled her waist and dragged her back against his body so he could cup her breasts. “I’m so sorry I left you alone. I should have stayed right there at your side and fought it out.”

She had to force herself to breathe as he nipped at her ear. “You should have realized there wasn’t a fight at all.”

She let her head fall back against his chest as his hands stroked her in a way that got her heart pumping, her skin hot.

“I’ll remember that for next time.” He turned her around and the dress pooled at her ankles. His eyes roamed her body, and his stare warmed her. “You’re the most beautiful woman in the world. Did you know that?”

“You make me feel that way.” She reached up to brush back the lock of his hair that had fallen forward.

“I want you to feel that way always. I want you to feel adored and wanted.” He dropped his forehead to hers. “The way you make me feel. I want you to feel safe with me.”

She was safe with him. He learned fast. He always had. She genuinely believed him when he said he wouldn’t walk away. They might fight again, but they would do it together.

He held her hand and helped her step out of the dress, left her wearing nothing but the gorgeous heels she wouldn’t be sending back and the silky thong that covered very little of her. He picked up her dress and folded it over the chair of her vanity. It would be interesting to share this place with Rene.

It was their first night together in their first house all by themselves.

Well, now that she’d managed to get rid of her brother. She loved Dre, but she would not put it past him to knock on the door at midnight to ask if Rene wanted to play video games.

She wasn’t going to share her husband tonight.

Rene shrugged out of his suit coat and took off his shirt, tossing it aside before moving into her space. He looked hungry, and she was more than happy to be made a meal of. His mouth took hers in a purely carnal kiss, his tongue invading and conquering, leaving her desperate for more.

She found herself on the bed, Rene pressing her legs apart, and when she thought he would cover her with his body, he went down on his knees. He settled in and kissed her in the most intimate way possible. He worshipped her with his lips and tongue until she cried out and felt every muscle in her body tense and relax as he overwhelmed her with pleasure.