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“I’m so sorry, I’ll nev—”

I rest my fingers on his lips. “No more sorries. From this moment on, we leave the past where it belongs, in the past. There is only today, and every tomorrow in our future. Got it?”

He nods, and takes my mouth with his in a hard, deep kiss. “I love you, Jessica. And I’ll earn every single tomorrow I spend with you. I’m never letting you go again.”

My breath catches and my heart flutters. “I love you, too. Always yours. Always mine.”

He presses his lips to mine with a smile. “Always, baby. Always.”

CHAPTER 28

MATTHEW

Jessica’s soft breath brushing across my chest puts a smile on my tired face. Despite how late we stayed up last night, my body still wakes up before sunrise. Lack of sleep isn’t enough to break these old patterns established since I was a teenager working the ranch with Dad.

Honestly, I don’t mind. I may spend the day yawning, but these few moments I get to watch her sleep in my arms are totally worth it.

It’s been three weeks since I thought my entire world was crashing down around me with no indication of recovery. And it’s been three weeks since Jessica swooped in and saved me. Her forgiveness is the best gift she’s ever given me. I still work every day to earn her trust. She’s starting to relax, and give it to me more freely, but I can still see the hesitation in her at times. That’s okay, though. She’s mine, and that’s all that matters.

I stretch forward and kiss the top of her head. She lets out a soft moan and spreads her hand out on my chest. My dick immediately hardens.

Her soft lips brush against my chest, delivering light kisses. Her hand slowly slides down to my stomach, bringing out a smile. “Did I wake you?”

She nods and shifts her sleepy eyes to mine. “But that’s okay.”

She wraps her hand around my dick and gives it a squeeze. “Fuck, woman. Do you see what you do to me?”

She chuckles and gives me another tug. “You were already like this before I woke up, so don’t blame me.”

I roll her over onto her back and settle between her legs, pressing my arousal against her thigh. She looks up at me with a wicked grin, and I growl. “You are solely responsible for my morning wood.”

“What are you going to do about it, cowboy?” She wraps her legs around my waist. A movement that opens her up to me completely. Before I have a chance to respond, she lifts her hips just enough that my tip nudges her center. She’s already so wet for me that I slide in with ease.

“Fuck, baby.” I struggle to catch my breath as her tightness clamps around me, taking me deeper.

“Feels so good,” she breathes, digging her nails into my back just the way I love.

I slowly rock in and out of her, her body coming alive beneath mine. Being with her like this is so easy and effortless, it makes me wonder why we ever fought. “How did I live so many years without you?”

She presses a kiss to my lips. “Because you’re a stupid man.”

I laugh and kiss her back. “Not gonna argue with you there.”

“Good. Now hush and make me come before Emmie wakes up.”

“With pleasure.” I lift her leg up over my shoulder and increase the speed and force of my thrusts. I started locking the door at night once Jessica moved in. Emmie sometimes wakes early and interrupts us. It’s to be expected with kids, but this morning I have no intention of leaving either of us unsatisfied or frustrated.

It’s not long before her breathing increases and I feel her body contract around me. She’s so close. I reach a hand between us and rub my finger over her clit. One stroke and one hard thrust of my cock inside her and she comes undone. I claim her mouth with mine and swallow her cries.

I continue to pump inside her, dragging out her release. I take every ounce of pleasure she gives me, stockpiling it and storing it in my heart.

“Matt,” she cries out. Hearing my name through a moan is all it takes to break me. I come inside her, hard.

My body collapses onto hers and I struggle to catch my breath. To keep from crushing her, I prop myself up on my elbows. I hold my gaze on hers and kiss her. “You’re mine, Jess.”

She smiles and kisses me back. “Yes. And you’re mine.”

“You better believe it, baby.” She laughs and my entire body comes alive again. This woman is it for me, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with her.