“I can think of one way it could be better.” Jenny drew him into a deep, sexy kiss, expecting that to set him off the way it usually did, but everything was different tonight. He went slowly, kissed her softy, touched her reverently, worshiping her and making her burn for him, especially when he dropped his forehead to her abdomen, clearly overcome by the news she’d shared. Alex worked around the gown, easing it down to reveal her nipple, pushing it up to kiss between her legs and leaving it on when he finally entered her, after what felt like an eternity spent waiting for this very moment.

She’d expected to be married for years now, but her plans had been thwarted on another clear September day so long ago. All the pain and suffering she’d withstood in the ensuing years had led her to Alex and a second chance she’d never expected to have. He’d shown her what was still possible and had mended her broken heart with his unwavering love and devotion.

At times, he could be gruff and crude, but she loved those qualities as much as she loved his sweet, tender side. She loved everything about him.

“Jenny,” he whispered as he pushed into her and withdrew almost completely before going deep again. “I love you so much. So goddamned much.”

“I thought I knew how much I love you, but today…”

“I’d do anything for you—and our baby.”

And he’d shown her as much with what he’d done today. “I’ll never, ever forget this day.”

“Neither will I. This is the anniversary we’ll celebrate. Just us.”

“Yes.” She arched her hips into him, the now-familiar climb making her legs quiver.

“Come for me. I want to feel you tight and hot around me.”

He never held back, especially when they were in bed, and tonight was no exception. His words were as powerful as the deep thrusts of his body into hers, taking her right to the edge of madness the way he always did. She held on tight to him, her rock, her love, and let him take her away in a storm of desire and need and love so deep it could never be described in mere words.

And then he was right there with her, surging into her and taking his own pleasure.

After a long quiet interlude, he said, “What do you think of marriage so far?”

“I think it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”

“Me, too, baby.” Kissing her, he said, “Me, too.”