“You’re gonna look so fuc.king gorgeous carrying my pup,” I whispered, forehead resting against hers. “And I’m not stopping until that dream’s a reality.”
Her body was still trembling under mine, her breaths shallow and uneven, chest rising and falling as I stayed nestled deep inside her warmth. I could feel her heartbeat pounding against my own. Her scent clung to me—sweat, s*x, and mate.
It was fuc.king heaven.
But I wanted more.
I wanted everything.
I was a greedy and selfish man. Sue me.
I lifted my head, brushing her damp hair back from her flushed face. She looked up at me like I’d split the sky open—eyes wide, dazed, lips parted. So goddamn beautiful I could hardly breathe.
I kissed her again—slow this time. Not demanding. Just a promise. A thank you.
Then I pulled back, ju
