Page 75 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 2

James laughed and clinked his glass against mine. "Wow, I'm sorry about all that."

"How do you not get mortally embarrassed whenever he talks like that? Our parents are listening."

"We've been living together for over two years, Penny. Everyone knows we're having sex."

I shook my head. "Still."

"And that's why I apologized on behalf of him."

"That was way more embarrassing than Melissa's speech."

"Maybe I can make it up to you and let Rob win a bunch of money all at once?"

I laughed. "There's people everywhere."

"Leave the details to me. We can probably sneak away for a bit when the dancing starts."

"You don't want to just wait until we get back to the hotel?"

"I'm pretty sure this will be more memorable." He was staring at me so intently.

I still couldn't say no to him. I'd bend over backwards to make sure he was happy. And he was right, too. Sneaking away somewhere here would be more memorable. "As long as it's still romantic."

"When have you and I ever not been romantic?" He lightly bit my earlobe.

I was completely, hopelessly in love. Just his words made me want him right here on this table. I took a bite of my salad to distract myself from the desire to rip off his tuxedo. I looked out at all the people that had come to celebrate with us. Everyone was laughing and smiling. Today couldn't be more perfect.

Devotion - Chapter 15

Saturday

As the day slowly turned to night, the reception grew even more magical. I could even just make out the stars in the sky, which was a New York City miracle.

"Let's welcome the happy couple to the floor for their first dance," the D.J. said.

James stood up and put his hand out for me. Hands Down by Dashboard Confessional started when we stepped onto the dance floor. I knew it was an unconventional wedding song, but this was our song. We shared our first dance to this song the first time I visited New York with James. Someone had been playing it on their guitar in Central Park. And we had danced under the stars just like this.

James spun me around and then pulled me in close. We swayed slowly despite the fast beat of the song. I stared up into his dark brown eyes. I had never seen him look more handsome, or more perfect than in this moment.

"My heart is yours to fill," James said with a smile, quoting the lyrics. He grabbed my hand and twirled me around again.

I laughed as he pulled me back into his strong arms. I loved the feeling of his hands on my hips. We went to functions that had dancing all the time. James was an exceptional dancer. And somehow he made me seem okay at it too. I was elevated just from being near him.

"The words are hushed, let's not get busted," he whispered.

That was one of my favorite lyrics. It made it seem like the song was made for us. Sneaking around with him when he was my professor had been fun. But I loved now even more. I clasped my hands behind his neck, savoring the feeling of his skin beneath my palms.

"Hands down, this is the best day I can ever remember," I said, quoting the lyrics back to him.

"Baby, you have no idea." His hands tightened on my hips and he lifted me up in the air.

I laughed again as he slowly turned in a circle. I heard a few cheers from our guests and a splattering of applause.

James slowly slid me back down his torso. Before my feet had even touched the ground, he kissed me. Full and deep as he held me tightly in his arms.

I felt a little dizzy when he pulled away.

"Find me after your dance with your father."