Richard's Reign (Book 6): Enthrall Novella #3 (Enthrall Sessions) (23 page)

Making love beneath the water, arms wrapped around each other and keeping the rest of the world at bay.

Later, we returned to the house. This vast, ten-bedroom Mediterranean home belonged to her aunt who was away in Jamaica visiting family. She’d reserved her Key Largo home for the two of us. We ate breakfast in the gourmet white-tiled kitchen, dining on fresh fruit and yogurt from the generous supplies left for us in the fridge. Afterward, we carried our drinks out onto the front steps of the porch.

Snuggling on the swing, we sipped imported Jamaican coffee and admired the curved portico surrounded by columns, and the low-hanging palm trees that finished off this tropical scene.

Winston was never far away.

“Director of Chrysalis,” she said. “Sounds so sexy.”

“Glad you think so.” I kissed the top of her head.

“When we get back to L.A., I’m going to arrange another charity event. Let’s hold another one for Wells of Africa.”

My favorite charity.

“I’m not ready to leave here,” I whispered. “Not sure I ever will be.”

“Me neither. I think I’d like to retire here. What do you think?”

“What? The two of us slowing down time and spending our days reading, walking, and making love? Sure you want that?”

She rested her head on my shoulder. “Nirvana.”

I brought her hand to my lips and kissed her wrist.

“God, I love it here,” she said. “No, that’s not strictly true. It’s you being here with me that changes everything.”

“Someone’s got it bad.”

She slapped my arm playfully. “I’m not the only one.”

“Why do you say that?”

“Yeah, I caught you watching that YouTube video of me.”

“That was an advert, actually. I was forced to endure it so I could get to the video I was actually trying to see.”

“Which was?”

“Some stock exchange documentary.”

“Really?”

“Okay, I’ll admit it was a clip from a movie coming out later this year. About a young woman becoming a millionaire’s submissive. She’s quite talented. If you like that sort of thing.”

She thumped my arm again. “Someone’s showing up on the red carpet with me.”

“Winston,” I called over. “Hear that? You’re walking the red carpet.”

He trotted over to us, his eyes darting from one to the other.

“I’m serious,” she said. “I want you at the premiere.”

“Then I’ll be there.”

“Let’s make a normal life for us.”

“With you, Andrea, life will never be normal.” I threw her a grin.

“I want babies.”

“Where did that come from?”

“Lots of them. Or, if you’d rather, we can adopt?”

“I’m more than capable of servicing your needs, missy.”

She threw her head back in a laugh. “Say yes.”

“Yes to what?”

“Us.”

“I believe I did that first time you broke into my home like the wanton criminal you are.”

“You knew then?”

“Suspected. How about you?”

“The moment you stepped into my office that first time. I couldn’t breathe properly. You were so arrogant and sexy and didn’t care who I was.”

“I probably still owe you an apology for my behavior.”

“Yes, you do. See that you make it up to me.”

I quirked a smile. “I hear they organize diving excursions in town. Fancy a trip out on a boat tonight?”

She narrowed her gaze.

“I was thinking of a sunset cruise? No sharks allowed.”

“Now that I’d enjoy.”

“I’ll book it then.”

She leaned into me and the day began as I always hoped it would - with her in my arms.

I couldn’t keep my hands off her. Whether we were merely snuggling on the porch swing or when we showered in the morning, our need to be together was overwhelming. The way she nurtured me, held me, listened so profoundly to all I had to say. And I enjoyed nothing more than lying on the couch, or on the bed, or even the floor, and listening to the sexy huskiness of her voice reassuring me all would be well with our world.

Her strength enriched mine.

Andrea was the woman I’d had no idea I needed.

She’d come into my world emboldened by her tenacious spirit and despite her initial fears she’d managed to move beyond them and save me from myself.

Every moment with her felt sacred.

We savored our vacation. Every happiness-drenched second of it.

The long days chasing after each other, slipping us into a future that delivered the kind of contentment that had eluded me until now.

I’d been a shipwreck caught in the storm. Through Andrea I’d found safe harbor.

Not allowing myself to love had been the darkest of all betrayals. A decision forced by my own hand, no less.

We deserved this mystery; this time was ours for us to grab and make our own.

All that we have in the end is our love.

And all my love was hers.

About the Author

Vanessa Fewings is the bestselling romance author of the highly acclaimed Enthrall Sessions.

Vanessa is also the author of The Stone Masters Vampire Series. Prior to publishing, Vanessa worked as a registered nurse and midwife. She holds a Masters Degree in Psychology. She has traveled extensively throughout the world and has lived in Germany, Hong Kong, and Cyprus.

Born and raised in England, Vanessa now proudly calls herself an American and resides in California with her husband.

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Enthrall Sessions:

1. Enthrall

2. Enthrall Her

3. Enthrall Him

4. Cameron's Control

5. Cameron's Contract

6. Richard's Reign