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Nothing about her—-nothing about this—-nothing about the two of them should have made sense. But it did. Because of what he saw in her tear-filled eyes, and which Lucius knew she also saw in his.

Love.

Chapter Twelve

THE WARM, DELICATEkiss of morning sunlight on her face gradually drew Tassy out of her sleep, and her soul already started to sing even before she could open her eyes. It was just like Paradise, waking up with her husband's strong arms wrapped tightly around her from behind, and her body pressed against his bare chest.

Even though they had only been married for so short a time, Tassy could no longer imagine living any kind of life without Lucius.

They had flown back to San Antonio from Jackson Hole last night, and when they had arrived at his penthouse apartment downtown, he had told her he had a surprise...which turned out to be the understatement of the year.

'Stunned'would be a better word to describe her emotions at that time, and Tassy could only smile ruefully to herself when she recalled herself simply standing by the doorway in complete shock.

Inside his guest room was herentirelife, reassembled with perfect accuracy, albeit in a much more spacious and luxurious setting. Every book and miniature dollhouse she had on display—-it was all there, arranged in the exact way she had arranged them, but on nicer and more expensive-looking shelves. All of her old plates and coffee mugs were also there, only this time they were also housed in nicer-looking kitchen cupboards. It was as if Lucius had simply snapped his fingers (or signed a check withmorezeroes than she could ever afford in her lifetime), andvoila!He had transformed his guestroom into a perfect replica of Tassy's old apartment, down to the clipped bag of chips she had left on her bedside table...and her sports bra still draped over her comfy old couch.

"I hope you're not thinking about another man while you're smiling like that."

Her eyes flew open at Lucius' jealous tone, and she didn't know whether to laugh or throw her arms around her husband's neck when she saw the grim expression on his gorgeous face.

How could this incredible man be so jealous over her?Lovewas the only way his possessiveness could make sense, and the thought had her toes curling hard even as her smile turned teasing under his gaze.

"Another man?" she echoed. "I wouldn't know about any other man sinceyou'rethe only man I see. You, Lucius Young, are my entire world—-" His growl cut her off, and she could only laugh helplessly as he rolled her to her back and loomed over her with a menacing scowl.

"Are you making fun of my jealousy, Mrs. Young?"

"On the contrary—-" Tassy's tone was pious. "I'm only speaking the truth, husband. You're not just my world. You're my entire universe, and I can't even imagine—-" A gasp escaped her as he suddenly sat up, and the next thing she knew, he was already pulling her down on his throbbing length, and all she could do was moan as he impaled her with one thrust.

She forgot anything else she had to say or do. She could barely remember breathing as the sheer thickness of him had her inner walls stretched to the fullest. Her head fell back as he startedbouncing her up and down, his fingers gripping her waist tightly, and his rigid member throbbing powerfully as it pounded past her swollen folds.

Their mingled breaths filled the bedroom while the musky scent of their lovemaking tinged the air. Every thrust had them straining closer and closer to the end, but it was the look of yearning and hunger on his wife's face that aroused Lucius to no end.

He had made love to countless women in his entire lifetime, but none of them had ever wanted him the way his Tassina did. And none of them certainly had made Lucius burn the way his wife was doing now, with her soft, dark eyes suddenly locking with his in hazy appeal.

"P-Please..."

Hearing her beg had Lucius growling as he grabbed a fistful of her hair. He yanked her close, his tongue thrusting inside of her mouth at the same time his own length surged into her moist, throbbing heat. That was all it took, with his wife crying out against his lips as his own control snapped. He began hammering into her like a wild beast, but his wife only sobbed for more as she kissed him back and her own hips moved just as wildly to meet every savage thrust.

I love her.

I love him.

I love you.

SAMANTHA WASN'T QUITEsure what to expect as Tassy entered her office to submit her report. She had the shock of her life when Lucius Young's legal team had contacted her last night, and it had taken a while for their words toreallysink in.

Your employee, Tassina Bautista, is now married to our client Lucius Young.

Wedding took place during the Valentine's launch.

Confidentiality agreement required from all those present during the ceremony and their respective superiors.

Compensation and incentives for non-disclosure will be provided by Young Enterprises.

Samantha had signed the contract without hesitation, but only because she knew she hadn't really any choice. The Youngs were one of the world's wealthiest families, and they were known more for their cunning than mercy.

She had found it impossible to imagine how someone as sweet and meek as Tassy had ended up with a ruthless billionaire like Lucius Young, but the moment she saw Tassy's glowing face as the younger woman sat down in front of her—-

Oh, thank God.

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