She nodded and sat up, reaching for his hands to anchor her. Pivoting her hips, she gave him what he wanted and was astonished to feel a second orgasm building.

Luke held her hips in place, pushed hard into her one last time and sent them both spiraling into a powerful release. Slumped on his chest with his heart pounding under her ear and his cock still throbbing inside her, she couldn’t have moved if she had to.

“Wow,” Luke said, his lips pressed to her forehead. “Are you still with me?”

“Barely.”

From his pillow on the floor, Buddy began to whimper.

“Poor guy,” Luke said, chuckling.

“We’ve scarred him for life.”

“He’d better get used to it, because once I have you in my bed every night, he can expect a regular show.”

“Every night?”

“Maybe every morning, too.”

Laughing, Sydney said, “Thanks for the warning.”

“It’s going to be so great, Syd. I promise.”

“If it’s this great every night, I may not survive.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of you.” With his hand in her hair, he urged her into another sweet kiss. “You sure you’re ready for this?”

Looking at his handsome, sincere face, she smiled and ran a finger over his lower lip.

He drew her finger into his mouth and ran his tongue back and forth over the sensitive tip.

That was all it took to start her motor running again.

“I wouldn’t have been ready for anyone but you.”

“That works out rather well, because you’re the only one I’ve ever wanted.” Brushing the hair back from her forehead, he said, “Tell me again.”

“I love you, Luke. I can’t wait to live here with you.”

He gathered her to him, his arms tight around her. “I love you, too. I can’t wait for everything with you.”

Sydney was filled with bittersweet relief. She’d never imagined her life turning out the way it had, but after the haze of tragedy and heartbreak had cleared, she’d ended up exactly where she belonged.

Epilogue

Luke held Sydney’s hand between both of his as they watched Mac carry Maddie to the chaise that had been set to the left of the altar so she could carry out her matron-of-honor duties for Janey and still follow her doctor’s orders to stay off her feet. She wore a gorgeous sage gown and positively glowed with happiness as her husband kissed her and went to stand next to Joe.

Across the aisle from Luke and Syd, Grant sat with his brothers, Adam and Evan, as well as Stephanie, who’d dyed her hair a rich red for the occasion. She’d softened her makeup and had worn a formfitting dress that was rather surprisingly sexy. Sydney noticed Stephanie taking furtive glances at Grant, but his eyes were riveted to Abby, who was Janey’s bridesmaid. Very interesting.