Page 203 of The Billionaire's Secret

"It makes me feel as vulnerable, as out of control, as I had been all that time ago when I was kidnapped and held captive. When I had no idea if it was day or night, where I was, whether I would survive to the next hour. I swore then, I'd never allow myself to lose control."

"And having a child is exactly that." I bring my other hand up to cup his face, "To cede power. Children bring their own brand of energy, and will create their own futures. You'll never be able to completely control the circumstances around them."

"I am going to try my damnedest,” he growls.

"And I am going to call you out when you get too overbearing," I trace my thumb over his pouty lower lip.

"I can't change." He glowers, "It's what I am."

"Won't stop me from chipping away at your grumpy-pants ego." I set my jaw.

"Won't stop me from trying to fuck the sass out of you." He smirks, and damn him, but I'm instantly wet.

"You can try," I pout.

"I love that you can stand up to me." His features soften, "I might even let you get your way."

I blink.

"Sometimes," his lips curl.

"Well thank you so much," I grouse.

"If you behave."

I resist the urge to roll my eyes.

"There's one more thing."

Of course, there is.

He slides his hand into his pocket, pulls out the ring, then slips it onto my finger, "Never take it off again."

53

Two days later

Victoria

I glance through the window of the townhouse on Primrose Hill. The beautiful back garden rolls down from the residence at a gentle slope. There's an infinity pool in the middle of the garden and beyond that the view of the city stretches out.

Heat sears my back, a tingle runs up my spine, then Saint steps up, boxing me in with his arms on either side.

"Like it?"

"The view, you mean?"

"Also, the view." He chuckles, "You love the house, admit it."

I turn in the circle of his arms, "Cocky much?"

"That's my middle name, baby," he smirks.

"Will I never learn not to feed your massive ego?" I huff.

He leans in close enough for his hardness to brush against my waist, "Not the only thing that's massive."

I laugh, "Not that I am complaining, but I think we should wait."