Page 260 of Allegiance

And for all that pain, he was infinitely grateful.

Rolling, he placed her beneath him and caged her to the bed. His mouth moved over her flesh, and a peace he’d never felt before settled over him.

He was home.

His family was complete.

He had his brothers and sisters, and they had a purpose in their lives, but now…

He had a life.

It’s what had been missing, and what he’d never understood. He’d lived for the job, and now, he’d live for his family, and do the job to keep them safe.

“Mine,” he whispered, as he sank into her body, filling her.

He made no bones about it.

She.

Was.

His.

This woman, this warrior that was feared, was the key to his survival. She was the reason he could be who he was. He was her protector, and he’d live the rest of his life watching over his family.

Eve.

Violet.

This baby.

Dakota suddenly had a purpose that was unmatched by anything. He had a reason to be, and he’d never let that go.

He’d fight to the death for it.

As he slid into his wife, her eyes filled with love and peace. Dakota knew that they’d do everything together from here on out. His only sadness was he was twenty years older.

He wished he wasn’t.

He wanted to grow old with her.

As he began moving, Eve slid her hands into his hair and pulled his mouth down to hers as she felt him moving in and out of her body with urgency but tenderness.

The climb began.

As he brought them both so much pleasure, Eve was filled with peace and joy. What began four days ago as fear of the unknown was now culminating in happiness.

“Dakota,” she whispered, as his erection slid against her clit, making her body shake.

“More,” he said. “I want all.”

Oh, and she wanted to give him that and so much more. Her legs wrapped around his hips, and she moved in the erotic dance. They took the climb, breathless, revitalized, and wanting more.

“I love you,” she whispered, as tears filled her eyes. “I love you so much.”

His heart skipped.

Dakota never felt this much love before, and it overwhelmed him.