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Her words soothed his soul Nikolai may have ruined the last three years of his life, but he refused to let him ruin this moment

Pushing aside all other thoughts he entered her completely, filled her full and deep with one slow, delicious slid

e They inhaled sharply, held their breath and stared into each other’s eyes as they absorbed what this moment truly meant to them

They were as one — as it was always destined to be

Finding the strength to move, he eased out of her warroan of satisfaction After three of four strokes, she ency to pour his seed into her took hold His ht with the need to sate the years of suppressed longing

“We belong together,” he roared, reain “You’re mine, Isla”

“Always,” she whispered, her eyes glazed, half-closed

He wanted to pleasure her, spend long glorious hours bringing her to the point of release But their first joining was about o of the past It was an acknowledge of their union

“Next ti effects of your release” He locked his gaze with hers as he thrust hard and deep He rolled his hips and rubbed against her sensitive spot in the hope of increasing her pleasure

Indeed, the Lord must have understood his frustration Perhaps he had witnessed their struggles and so sought to bless this heavenly coupling

“Don’t stop,” she cried out, the slight tre hi

He claiues danced in a wild and erotic motion until she stilled He breathed in her sweet lorious release as thenever to let go

Chapter 11

Isla put her head on Lachlan’s chest The dusting of dark hair brushed her cheek, and she closed her eyes and inhaled his unique scent With his muscular arms wrapped around her, there was no place in the world she would rather be The few hours spent alone together had been sheer bliss As promised, Lachlan lavished her with attention Years of suppressed longing had finally been sated But she would always crave the deep sense of belonging she only felt when joined so intimately with him

“We ret