Page 173 of Taming the Beasts

“Are you asking me to fuck you on our wedding night?”

“Yes. That.” I spread my thighs wider.

He put his hands on either side of me on the mattress and stared at me.

“You’ve had to be in control for centuries. Lose control right now. With me.”

“Baby, there is no way I’m not cherishing every inch of your body tonight. I know you prefer a villain in the bedroom...”

I pushed myself up. “No. I prefer you.”

He smiled down at me.

“And you, Callum Walsh, are no villain.” I was worried I could say it a thousand times and he’d never believe it.

His Adam’s apple rose and then fell. “I’ve done unspeakable things.”

I was glad he hadn’t spoken to me about all of those things from his past. Because it didn’t matter. “You weren’t you when you did those things. No matter what you tell me, I will never think you’re a monster.” I linked my arms behind his neck, pulling him closer. “I’d figured you out the moment we met.”

“You did, huh?”

“Well, not immediately. Right after you walked away I thought you were a complete asshole. Especially since you made me feel like a crazy person for ten years.”

He chuckled.

“But I could tell you’d been hurt.”

“That’s where you have it wrong.I’vedone the hurting.”

I shook my head. “No. Someone changed you into a vampire. You had no idea how to control yourself. And as a consequence, you’ve lost everyone you’ve ever loved as they grew old and you never changed. You were forced into an impossible situation. Which you overcame. You overcame your cravings for me. Because you love me. Because you’re a good person.”

He dropped his forehead against mine. “Do you really believe that?”

“Yes.”

He exhaled slowly. “I’m used to being a monster.”

“How about you get used to being my husband instead?”

He smiled against my lips.

“This is our fresh start. A new beginning. As husband and wife.”

“I like the sound of that.”

“Me too,” I said.

“You are so perfect,” he whispered against my lips.

“And so are you.”

“I’m excited about this fresh start.” His lips trailed to the side of my neck. “But don’t worry. As your husband, I’ll keep giving you exactly what you like.” He lightly nipped at my neck.

I moaned and dropped my head backward, letting him bite me with no consequence.

Chapter 34

Saturday – 2 Weeks Later