LOGINThat night, long after the last of the guests had left for their rooms, Andrew and I returned to the presidential suite to find that the staff had decorated it in preparation for our stay. All the décor, right down to the bed sheets, had been switched out for matching red and gold pieces. The light
Andrew’s eyes met mine as I approached the altar. He smiled at me, and I smiled back. He looked so handsome in his classic black tuxedo that I could hardly wait for after the reception to be with him. As I took my place across from Andrew, I handed my bouquet to Lily. The priestess bega
One month later, I stood in a suite at a private beachside resort, admiring my wedding dress. It hugged my curves in all the right places while still gently brushing against the ground like a low-hanging cloud. Crystals glistened in the room’s fluorescent lights, and the train flowed behind me effor
“Let’s continue this in the bedroom,” I said, breathless. Andrew nodded his agreement. I pulled Andrew to his feet as he stuck the ring box back in his pocket. Then I dragged him back to the bedroom, leading him by the tie. Not that he needed to be dragged; he would have followed me anywhere by th
Andrew texted me and said his flight was delayed by a few errands he had to run, so I waited. And waited. I waited for an entire day, and even began to worry that Andrew had changed his mind. Then I heard a knock at my door. I leapt off the couch and rushed to answer it. Stopping just short of the
Noah left the next day. I took him to the airport, we exchanged a hug and a brief farewell, and then I watched him walk through the gate. That was the last time I ever saw him. With a heavy heart, I returned to an empty apartment. All our furniture and my belongings—what little I still had—were the
A few hours later, Andrew and I lay in bed together, exhausted from our lovemaking. We both rested on our backs, Andrew’s arm protectively wrapped around me with his hand resting on my stomach. I laced my fingers through his, contentedly holding his hand. “You always know how to make me feel bette
Andrew took a deep breath and centered himself. I nonchalantly pressed myself closer to him, to remind him that I was right beside him and there to support him. His body remained tense, a predator ready to pounce, but I knew that he was in control of himself. “Those are all the questions that we ha
Andrew’s mauve suit accented his form perfectly. Even from behind, he was a sight to behold. I had to keep my hormones in check, though. It wouldn’t do for me to climb all over the Alpha King like a horny teenager during one of his reelection campaign rallies. No matter how tempting that particular
Terri laughed slightly. “That’s not making me any less nervous.” “I know, I know. Let’s just cut to the chase. Terri, I want to promote you to Head Wedding Planner.” Terri’s eyes grew to the size of saucers. “Me? You want me to take over as Head Wedding Planner?” I laughed. “Of course! Who els







