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Lee chuckled and walked back to the bed, sliding his arms around her. “Your kiss is a million times more pleasurable than anyone I’ve ever kissed before. I’m not building anything up. If anything, I haven’t built it up enough. Being with you is going to be like nothing I’ve ever experienced. My beast is excited and trembling for it. You are my perfect match, my mate. The pleasure from being with you will be like nothing I’ve ever felt before. I can barely control my hunger thinking about it.” He smiled into the back of her head. She just didn’t understand what she did to him. “There won’t be any disappointment.” He kissed the back of her head and then spun her around to look at him.

“I guess there’s only one way to get that experience. So, I’ll practice with someone until you’re able to seal the deal.” She trailed her fingers up his chest and felt his gentle vibrations under her hand. His eyes flickered darkly, and he smirked down at her.

“When I seal the deal, you better still be inexperienced.” He leaned forward and bit her bottom lip, tugging on it gently. “You can practice all you want with me, Reiya. I will be your first and last, but you will also be my last. I’ll never be with another person again but you.”

“Lee, I want you to be happy.”

“I will be. I’ll always have your memories to cling to. I’ll have our children and their legacy to remind me of you. You’re it for me. Forever and always.”

Reiya smiled and leaned her head on his chest. “I’m also forever and always yours.”

Chapter 66 Protect

Lee had kissed Reiya goodbye, and she jumped in the shower. They’d had a very intimate morning together, full of truths and affirmations, promising themselves to each other. The emotional connection between them was sealed. Now they justneeded to seal the physical side of the deal. She was nervously excited for that day. She couldn’t wait to be completely his.

She walked into the closet and pulled out a dress that she was to wear for the dinner tonight. It was a long, form-fitting, silky black dress with spaghetti straps. There was a slit on each side of the gown that came up to her lower thigh. She put the dress on and prepared her hair and make-up, preparing to play her part tonight. She had decided to pretend she was an actress getting ready to go on stage, and as the leading actress, she wouldn’t be outperformed. No, she had to shine.

She heard a knock at the door, and Chelsie walked in with Brody.

“Reiya, you’re so beautiful,” Chelsie gushed as she came up to admire her friend.

Reiya smiled. “Says the gorgeous girl in front of me. Your dress looks perfect on you.” Chelsie was wearing a blue satin sleeveless dress that accentuated her body beautifully.

“She is gorgeous, isn’t she?” Brody pulled Chelsie into his side and kissed her temple. “You look stunning as well, Reiya.” Brody looked at his sister and smiled. “I don’t think dad would approve of the dress, though.”

Reiya giggled. “What dress would dad approve of, a habit?”

Brody chuckled and nodded his head.

“We’ll be nearby tonight, Reiya, but for obvious reasons, won’t be near the main event.” Brody wanted her to know that, even though she might not be able to see them, they wouldn’t be far.

Reiya nodded and smiled. “Don’t worry about me or anything. I’m fine. I feel okay about all this.”

“Well, I don’t. Look how appetizing you look. How is Xander not going to want to devour you for real?” Chelsie pouted and folded her arms across her chest.

“Xander is family.” Reiya smiled as she looked at Chelsie. “Just think of him as one of my brothers.”

“Except he isn’t family. You’re just a delicious entree on the table,” Chelsie snorted, unconvinced.

“Chels, you can feel my feelings now. I trust Xander, and I want you to trust him, too.”

Chelsie smiled and nodded. “Well, we’ll be close by if you change your mind and want us to cause a scene. I’ll send my little bear in there to cause some havoc.”

“Hmmph … there is nothing little about your bear,” Brody teased lowly near Chelsie’s ear, which caused her to giggle.

“Too much information. Sister here.” Reiya closed her eyes and held her fingers up to her ears. “Okay, I’m done. So, let’s get this party started.”

Brody groaned a bit and dragged his feet, following Reiya and Chelsie.

“Don’t worry, Brody, they’ll have food there,” Reiya teased.

“Yeah, you don’t have to worry about robbing any picnic baskets today.” Chelsie giggled and yelped as he gripped her side.

“I’m heading down the stairs now, so I don’t see or hear anything that I shouldn’t.” Reiya giggled again as she headed down the long stairwell.

Brody and Chelsie followed behind her, and after the long, downward journey, they finally reached the main floor. Reiya opened the door and the three of them entered the hallway.

“Hey Reiya, I was just coming to get you …” Xander looked at her quietly, and a small blush rose on his cheeks. “Damn, Reiya, you look a bit too appetizing.”