The Sheik's Furious Bride (Love By Accident) (20 page)

Isla watched with growing frustration as the man continued to laugh at her.  After several minutes, she couldn’t take it any longer.  She stepped back as far as he’d let her, pulled her elbow back and fisted her hand exactly as she’d been taught.  With a grim determination, she jabbed him in the stomach.

Unfortunately, the man’s stomach muscles were so tight, so strong, that her hand barely grazed the surface.  She might have even hurt herself more than she hurt him, but it did get a small grunt from him and he looked back down at her.  He was still holding her hand in his larger one but, with great effort, he finally regained control of his humor.  “I’m sorry, love,” he finally got out. 

“I don’t really see what’s so funny,” she grumbled, trying to pull her hand out of his but he kept her hand, holding it close to his body so that she couldn’t regain the momentum for another punch. 

“I hadn’t even realized that we’d forgotten contraception.  I hate to say it, but when
I see you, all I can think about is making love to you and any form of birth control is far out of my mind’s scope.”

She stilled and absorbed his comment.  A small smile formed on her face and happiness started growing inside of her. 
“Really?”

He nodded his head.  “I guarantee that, when you’re in my arms, the only thing I’m thinking about is how to get you to make those sexy sounds that you do while I’m kissing or touching you.”

She pulled back, frowning suddenly.  “I don’t make any sounds!”

He chuckled and nodded his head.  “Honey, you make the sexiest sounds I’ve ever heard coming out of a woman’s mouth.”  He pushed her backwards so that the backs of her legs were against the desk and he leaned forward, pulling her against him as he bent his head.  “Shall I demonstrate?” he asked her softly with a low voice. 

“I don’t think…” she started to say but he cut her off as he bent to kiss her. 

Sure enough, moments after his mouth covered hers and his hands slipped higher, cupping her breast with his large hand, she whimpered all the while her own hands reached up to wrap around his neck. 

Unfortunately, Isla didn’t hear the sounds she made but Hussan did and he reached out to slam the office door closed, then picked her up and pushed her back onto the desk.  “Told ya!” he growled as he slid the zipper down on her
blue
dress. 

Isla had no idea what he was talking about but she certainly loved the way he touched and kissed her!

Epilogue

Isla smiled up at Hussan, unaware of the people smiling behind her as she placed her hand in his.  “I love you,” she whispered at his handsome face. 

“I love you to, my darling wife.”  He then tucked her hand into his elbow and led her out of the room, leaving behind the others who had stood to witness their marriage.  “Brace
yourself
,” he warned and opened the newly fixed doors that led out onto a balcony of Hussan’s palace. 

As they stepped out onto the balcony,
Hussan
raised his arm into the air and pulled her close.  She stepped out with him, a huge smile on her face and a glow about her that she had no idea was there, but the huge roar of the crowd below the balcony startled her slightly.  She leaned in close to Hussan’s side.

“They already love you,” he said and kissed the top of her head. 

She wished that were true but she looked up at him with happiness written all over their faces.  “Not yet, but they will!  I’ll help them
and I’ll help you.  You’re truly an amazing man.”

Hussan thought about telling her that the rumors had already spread across the country about her previously secret team that would sneak into villages and bandage up the
wounded,
or smuggled desperately needed medicines to various doctors.  There were even pictures of her on the internet showing her reading to the children and delivering sweets or pastries to the hospitals.  It was a shock that she didn’t realize that this cheer was genuine.  But she’d understand soon enough.  He’d make sure of it. 

He hugged her close as the crowd continued to cheer.  There would be a parade and a huge festival and maybe, just maybe, he might let her join in some of the
activities
.  But he had plans for her this afternoon which didn’t include any of her family behind them or the crowds below.  It required only the two of them and he would make sure that she remembered it thoroughly for the future. 

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