Total pages in book: 91
Estimated words: 90114 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 451(@200wpm)___ 360(@250wpm)___ 300(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 90114 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 451(@200wpm)___ 360(@250wpm)___ 300(@300wpm)
"Yeah." I nod. "If you are. Because, Shep… I love you so much. I've wanted this for a long time. When Dad got sick, I couldn't stop thinking about it. About how much I wanted him to meet his grandkids. How much I wanted to be a mom. And then he got better and I… I still wanted to be a mom. But I know you—" God, how do I say it?
How do I say I know you're terrified you're going to follow in the footsteps of your abusive stepfather? But I know you won't. Because it's been two years and I've dropped every one of my limits and even though you have carte blanche, you're always gentle with me?
I settle on, "I know you're scared."
"I am." His voice stays soft. "Terrified. It's an ugly world out there."
"Sometimes."
"Sometimes." He cups my cheek. "Sometimes, it's beautiful. Full of love. And life. And a woman who would move the stars for you."
"I would."
"I know, princess. I would too."
"You're sure?"
"I am."
"How sure?"
He tugs at the strap holding my robe together. Then, in case I'm not completely sure of his answer, he brings his hands to my waist, flips me over, pins me to the bed.
I lose myself in his command.
In surrendering to the man I love.
In being one with my husband.