CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR: The Visitors

HAZEL’S POV:

For the first time in a long time, I feel like I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.

Marius wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me back against his chest. I close my eyes, savoring the steady beat of his heart against my back.

“Just a little longer and you’ll no longer be legally tied to Carter,” he whispers. “And about Sammy’s custody, I’ll make sure you’ll win.”

He turns me gently, lifting my chin with a finger until our eyes meet. He leans down, capturing my lips in a slow, deliberate kiss.

We move together toward his king-size bed, shedding our clothes in a trail across the floor. My breath hitches as Marius’s hands explore my skin, massaging my b.reasts, and teasing my womanhood expertly. He looks at me, as if I’m the most precious thing in the world - something I’ve never experienced with Carter.

My hands trace the contours of his muscles, memorizing the feel of him too. I feel a connection so profound it almost scares me, but I welcome it.

Marius thrusts