Текст книги "Ignite"

Автор книги: Kelly Elliott

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Two Weeks Later

THE LIMO PULLED UP AND stopped outside of Laluna as a sinking feeling hit my chest.

Oh, my gosh. In four days I would be Emmit’s wife.

The door opened as Emmit extended his hand out to me. I placed my hand in his and let him guide me out of the limo and into the hotel.

“Mr. Lewis, welcome to Laluna! We have your beach cottage and your villa ready and waiting for you and your guests. I’m sure your parents and siblings will enjoy their stay in the villa very much.” Emmit and I had the beach cottage that was more secluded while everyone else was in the five bedroom villa.

“This is beyond beautiful!” Ashley said as she snapped pictures and posted them on her Instagram. Emmit rolled his eyes and pulled me closer to him as we finished the process of checking in.

“Ms. Morgan, the wedding planner would like to meet with you to go over a few last minute details if you are free later this evening. Perhaps before you all go to dinner?”

I nodded to the hotel clerk as I smiled, “Of course. Yes, that shouldn’t be a problem at all.”

After telling everyone about the property features, Ashley, Candace and my mother all decided they needed to find their zen and headed to the spa. I on the other hand had no intentions of leaving Emmit’s side. It was the first time we were alone in a week. I was taking full advantage of it.

I turned to Emmit and was about to say something when my father walked up. “All right son, get those clubs out because we are teeing off in an hour.”

My mouth dropped open as I turned and looked at Emmit. “You’re going to go play golf?”

With a shrug of his shoulder, he glanced back to my father and said, “Let me get us settled in and I’ll meet you back here in the lobby in forty minutes.”

My father gave Emmit a slap on the back and started following everyone else up to their villa. Emmit took my hand as we made our way to what would be our home for the next fourteen days.

“Golf? You’re going to go play golf?”

Emmit laughed and shook his head. “What was I supposed to do? Your father asked me four days ago about playing golf. They are only here for five days baby, I thought you’d want me spending time with your dad as father and son-in-law and all that shit.”

My shoulders sank when I knew what he was saying was right. “It’s just, well we haven’t had a moment alone in the last week and I’m starting to get needy.”

The young bellhop walked through the fabric that was hanging down in the doorway and into an amazing cottage. It was huge and full of color.

“Oh my goodness, it’s beautiful,” I said as I walked up to the giant king size bed. My fingers moved along the soft Italian fabric as I took everything in. Emmit had been talking to the bellhop as I got lost in our home away from home.

I made my way over to the shower area and gasped when I saw the views of the Caribbean Sea through the partially open stall.

Arms wrapped around my waist as a smile spread deeper across my face. “Do you like it?”

My head dropped back onto Emmit’s chest as I giggled. “Like it? I love it! It’s so romantic.”

Emmit’s hands moved up and cupped my breasts as I let out a moan. “I’m going to make love to you, Addie.”

Closing my eyes, I melted into Emmit’s body. “You have golf,” I whispered as Emmit turned my body to face his.

His smile caused my body to light up instantly. There wasn’t anything I wouldn’t do for this man. “How about I relax you some so you can go enjoy the other ladies in the spa.”

Pulling my lip into my mouth, I narrowed my eyes together and took a step away from Emmit. With one quick movement, my shirt was over my head and on the floor. I slowly moved my hands to my shorts where I unbuttoned them and every so slowly shimmied out of them. Emmit’s eyes roamed over my body as he let out a deep growl from the back of his throat.

As I stood before my future husband wearing nothing but white lace panties and bra, I put my finger in my mouth and bit down. I was trying like hell to seduce him and by the look on his face, I’d say it was working.

Emmit pulled out his phone and hit a number.

“Todd? Let Waldo and Chris know I’m going to have to skip golf today. Jet lag.”

I smiled so big I could practically feel my face muscles cramping.

Emmit dropped his phone on the floor and quickly picked me up and brought me to the bed.

As he gently laid me down, he spoke against my lips. “My love, my life, my forever.”

The cool morning breeze blew strands of my hair against my face as I inhaled a deep breath. Never in a million years would I ever have dreamed I’d be doing yoga. Let alone, yoga the day before my wedding.

My mind started to drift before being pulled back by the yoga instructor’s voice. “Draw your attention inward. Big inhale through your nose, and long exhale through your mouth.”

I tried to completely clear my mind of everything as I followed the instructions. The last few days had been a blast, and Emmit did an amazing job keeping me busy with family and not stressed about the wedding.

“One more deep breath as you let everything release from your body.”

As I inhaled through my nose, my body perked up.

Emmit.

Smiling, I peeked my eyes open and saw Emmit standing off to the side, closer to the water’s edge. My body quickly came alive.

Sweet baby, Jesus. Why is he so good looking? Emmit’s dark brown hair blew gently in the wind as he stood there looking handsome as hell. His light-blue T-shirt clung in just the right way to his perfectly toned chest. Licking my lips, I continued to stare at him. I could see his gray eyes lighting up even from this distance away.

The yoga instructor stood and smiled as she said, “That’s it ladies. I had an amazing time with you this morning. Let’s see you back tomorrow!”

I slowly lifted my body and stood. I quickly realized how out of shape I truly was when we started taking adventures all over the place. Keeping up with Emmit was a task in of itself.

The girls behind me giggled and began talking. “My goodness. Kathy, hot guy alert near the water. Holy shit. What I wouldn’t do to have five minutes of alone time with that stud.”

With a smile, I reached down and grabbed my beach towel. I knew they were talking about Emmit and I didn’t care. Maybe a few months ago it might have bothered me, knowing how many women lust after my future husband. I knew he was mine though and that was all that mattered.

“Let’s go talk to him.”

I tilted my head as I watched both girls walk by me and head straight over to Emmit.

“Let’s see how this plays out,” I said as I pursed my lips together to keep from smiling.

As both women approached him, Emmit smiled that smile that would melt the panties off of any women, any age. I slowly made my way over toward him as I let the scene play out.

“Hello there handsome,” the blonde said as she pushed her chest out a little bit more.

The brunette went right in for the kill. “How about you come on back to our cottage for a little bit of, post yoga stretching.”

Oh, gag me.

Emmit chuckled and looked directly into my eyes. “Sorry ladies, I only have eyes for the most beautiful woman on the beach. My fiancé.”

Excitement bubbled up in my chest as Emmit gave me the most adoring smile. Both girls turned and looked at me as they rolled their eyes. Walking up to him, I simply said, “Hey,” as he leaned down and pressed his lips to mine.

When he finally pulled back, he gently spoke. “Hey, pumpkin.”

Both women quickly turned and walked off. As I let out a laugh, I shook my head. “I can’t bring you anywhere can I?”

Emmit pinched his eyebrows and said, “I was more than happy staying in our cottage all day today. You were the one who wanted out.”

With a smile, I nodded. “This is true. So, what’s on the agenda today? Do we need to do anything for the wedding?”

Emmit wrapped his arm around my waist and led me back toward the cottage. “Nope. I checked everything just a few minutes ago, and all is set for one romantic sunset wedding tomorrow.”

My heart skipped a beat as I thought about the wedding. “I’m nervous,” I said as I chewed on my lip.

“Nonsense, why be nervous?”

Taking a peek up at him, I said, “What if something goes wrong? I trip on my dress and fall on the cake? I forget my vows! Oh my God, what if I forget my vows?”

Emmit laughed and pulled me closer to his body. “Who gives a shit? All that matters is hearing your name as Mrs. Emmit Lewis and you may now kiss the bride.”

Hitting Emmit gently on the stomach, I shook my head and said, “So if I stood there before you and totally forgot my vows, you’d be okay with it?”

“Hell ya, I would be. All I need to hear from you is I love you, Emmit and I’ll love you my whole life.”

I stopped walking and turned to face the man I loved more than anything in this entire world. “Do you know how happy I am?”

Emmit’s eyes lit up. “I hope very happy.”

“Nothing could ruin this feeling I have in my heart. Not even me tripping and falling on our cake or forgetting my vows.”

Emmit leaned down and gently kissed my forehead as he wrapped me up in his arms. “I feel the exact same way, Addie. Nothing can bring me down from this high. Unless you tell me no to what I had planned for us today.”

A sinking feeling in my chest had me looking at Emmit with fear. “What did you have planned?”

“Zip lining.”

My mouth dropped open as I took a step back. It was in that very moment I realized I was marrying an adrenaline junky. “Zip lining?”

Emmit nodded his head like a little boy in a toy store. “Yes! Chris, Todd, Ashley, even your dad, are signed up for it.”

My eyes widened as I tried to let his words fully sink in. “You want me . . . to go zip lining today? The day before our wedding? Zip lining?”

“Yeah. Across the canyons! Aren’t you excited, Addie?”

No words. I have zero words.

I’m going to die before I even get married.

STANDING ON THE PLATFORM, I watched as my sister took off over the gorge. I could hear her screams of delight as I turned and looked at Adaline. Her face was white as a ghost as she stood there, gripping onto the sides of the platform for dear life.

“You ready, baby?”

Her eyes widened in horror as she shook her head. “Hell no. I’m not doing this. I changed my mind.”

Letting out a soft chuckle, I took a snap shot of her with my phone and quickly posted it on my Instagram. My fans would love this shit! I captioned it One terrified future bride.

“Seriously? You took a picture of me?”

“And posted it on social media. My fans will love it.”

“I’m not marrying you anymore. I withdrawal from this arrangement.”

Throwing my head back, I laughed my ass off. “You look so fucking sexy, all suited up and ready for an adventure.”

“Fuck off, Emmit.”

Jetting my lips out, I gave Adaline my best pout. “Awe, pumpkin, come on. You know you want to do it. Hell, Addie, your father and mother did it!”

“They’re crazy! They ride motorcycles and do bungee jumping. They don’t count.”

The guy who was controlling the zip line motioned for Adaline to walk up. “No!” she yelled out as he attempted to control his laughter. “I’m glad you all think terrifying me is funny. What happens if it stops? Or gets caught on something and I plunge to my death?”

I frowned as I placed my hand on the side of her face. “That would suck considering I got you a pretty kick-ass wedding present.”

Adaline’s eyes lit up. “You did? What did you get me?”

With a shrug of my shoulders, I said, “You’ll have to zip line and then of course marry me tomorrow, and then find out.”

Pinching her brows together, Adaline asked, “Is it a big surprise or a little surprise?”

Lifting my arms up, I widened my hands and said, “It’s huge.”

Adaline took in a deep breath as she took a few steps closer to the edge of the platform. “O-okay. It better be worth this!”

My heart dropped as I watched her get ready to do this. I loved that she was stepping out of her comfort zone just for me. My stomach felt like I had already taken off on the zip line.

After getting her all ready to go, I turned the GoPro camera on that was attached to her helmet and said, “See you on the other side, baby.”

And just like that, Adaline was off zipping across the gorge. Screaming bloody murder the entire way.

“She woke the entire forest,” The guy working the zip line said as I got into position. “So I have to ask you, what’s the surprise you got for her?”

Looking straight ahead, I said, “I don’t have one. I totally forgot to get her a wedding present.”

With a small chuckle, he said, “Dude, you are so fucked.”

“Tell me about it!” Laughing, I yelled out, “Let her rip!”

The feel of the wind wiping against my face was amazing. The view was unlike anything I’d ever seen before.

Fan-fucking-tastic.

As I came to the end, I could see Adaline. They must have just helped her out of the harness. She looked beautiful . . . ghost face and all.

“How was it, sir?” the guy helping me out of the contraption asked.

“Fucking amazing!” I yelled as he started laughing.

“Glad you enjoyed it.”

As I walked up to Adaline, she held her hand up and shook her head. She looked so damn cute with that angry look on her face. “Don’t you even come near me, Emmit Lewis! I’m not talking to you!” I pulled out my phone and took another picture of her. That was for sure going to be posted on Instagram.

I threw my head back as I laughed and pulled her into my arms. With a quick kiss on her lips, I gave her a wink. Her smile was about to break when I said, “If you can tell me that wasn’t the most amazing thing you’ve ever done I’ll totally post a video of me saying I’m a total asshole for making my future wife zip line.”

Adaline narrowed her left eye at me as she lifted her brow. “Really? You’d do that?”

“Of course I would.”

The moment her teeth sunk in to her lip, my body came alive. Adaline noticed my reaction as she flashed me a sexy as hell smile. “I may have enjoyed it a tiny bit.”

Holding my smile back, I asked, “Just a tiny bit?”

Lifting her hand, Adaline measured with her fingers just a little she enjoyed herself. Within seconds her fingers moved apart a little more. Then a little bit more.

“Fine. It was amazing. After I screamed my right lung out, I kind of enjoyed it.”

“Want to do it again?”

Pushing me away with her hands on my chest, Adaline laughed and shouted. “No! I just want to go back to Laluna and get my nails done and do stuff like that with the other girls.”

I jetted my lower lip out and pouted as I said, “Kill joy.”

Adaline laughed as I draped my arm around her neck and guided her out and to the parking lot where our family was waiting.

“How did you like it, Adaline?” MaryAnne asked. How my brother was able to keep a woman like her was beyond me.

“It was okay. I don’t think I’ll be rushing to zip line anytime soon.”

Everyone laughed as Waldo walked up to his daughter. “You’ll get in a racecar at over a hundred miles per hour with this one,” Pointing to me with his finger as he smirked and shook his head, Waldo kept talking. “But you don’t like to zip line. Go figure.”

Adaline winked at her father as she turned to her mother and mine. “I’m ready for some girl time! Tomorrow is my wedding and I need pretty fingers and toes.”

Before I knew what was happening, the girls were going to the spa, and the guys were headed to the golf course. Watching Adaline walk off as she laughed at something my sister said to her caused my heart to soar. I’d do anything to make her happy.

Anything.

Somewhere between the ninth and tenth hole, I got tired of feeling my phone vibrating in my pocket. Pulling it out, I saw I had ten text messages from Todd. Pulling my phone out, I only had to read the first one to have my heart drop to my stomach.

Todd: Call me ASAP. It’s about tomorrow.

Fuck. What could have happened now?

“Waldo, Chris, I have to make a call to Todd.”

“Hell no, Emmit. It’s golf time, no work is allowed,” Chris said as he dropped his bag and got ready to swing his club.

I pushed out a frustrated breath and said, “It’s about tomorrow.”

Waldo and my brother both looked at me. I had told them both about the stunt Stephanie had pulled. Waldo didn’t agree with me when I said I thought it was best if Adaline didn’t find out.

As I hit Todd’s number, I took in a deep cleansing breath.

“Hello, Emmit?”

“Yeah, Todd it’s me.”

“I need you to come back to the resort as fast as you can.”

Closing my eyes, I shook my head. “Why?”

I could hear Todd letting a breath. Whatever it was, it had to have been big for him to not want to tell me.

“The wedding trellis on the beach was destroyed last night. I just got the message from the wedding planner. They said it could have been the storm last night caused bigger waves that came up further than they thought.”

I quickly let out the breath I had been holding in. “That’s it?”

Todd let out a nervous laugh. “What do you mean, that’s it? Emmit, that was a huge part of your wedding tomorrow evening.”

My hand pushed through my hair as I let out a relieved laugh. “Todd, I’d marry Adaline in an elevator. It’s fine. I’m positive Adaline isn’t going to be that worried if a storm took out the trellis. As long as there are no storms tomorrow afternoon, we are golden.”

“Are you sure Adaline is going to feel the same way? With the flowers and all that fabric she had made to put on it?”

I squeezed my eyes shut. “Shit. I guess it would mean more to her. Damn it. Can we not get another one in by the wedding tomorrow?”

“I’m working on it, but that one was custom-built and hand carved out of solid wood.”

“I didn’t think the storm was that bad last night. Are they sure it was the storm?”

“They are pretty sure. It was knocked down and a part of it was gone, so it had to have been washed back out to sea.”

“Damn it,” I said as I dropped my head down and tried to think of something else. “What about that trellis that leads into the yoga studio? Could we not move that down to the beach and use that?”

The phone muffled, and I was guessing Todd was asking. “I think that might work. Good thinking, Emmit.”

I glanced back over to the hole where Waldo and my brother had both tee’d off and started down the fairway. My brother suggested having Stephanie watched and last time Chris called in to check, all was good, so I knew this was nothing to be alarmed with. “Good. I’m glad we got that taken care of. I’ll let Adaline know what happened, so she isn’t thrown off by the change.”

“Perfect. Sorry to interrupt your day.”

Grabbing my bag, I quickly made my way over toward Waldo and Chris. “No worries. I’m just glad it wasn’t something far worse. Let’s say some prayers this is our last problem.”

Todd laughed and said, “Will do. Enjoy your day.”

Pushing my phone back into my pocket, I tried to push away the uneasy feeling I had wash over my body.

I’D WOKEN UP EARLY AND taken a walk along the beach. I secretly was hoping Emmit had done the same thing. Keeping with tradition, I stayed in Ashley’s room last night after the rehearsal dinner and the small little party we had afterwards. Emmit’s idea to use the trellis from the yoga study was a brilliant one. It wasn’t nearly as beautiful as the original one, but it would work perfectly.

The chill in the air caused me to wrap my arms around my body as I faced out over the ocean. The mornings were beautiful here. The sun rose on the other side of the island, but that didn’t mean it wasn’t a beautiful sunrise on this side.

A young couple ran by as they wished me a good morning. Returning the gesture, I turned and looked back at the path that led to Emmit and mine’s beach cottage.

I wondered if Emmit was still sleeping? Maybe he ended up staying up late like I did. Not being able to sleep from nerves had me up until almost two in the morning.

Smiling, I let a naughty thought cross my mind. I quickly took off down the path that led to the man I loved. Hopefully he would still be asleep and I could sneak right in and sink down on him. What a wonderful way to wake my future husband up on our wedding day.

As I approached the cottage, a sinking feeling moved through my chest. I turned and looked behind me, making sure no one was following me. Making my way up the steps, I pushed the door open and peeked inside.

Empty.

I took a step into the room and called out, “Emmit? Baby, are you here?”

The bed had been slept in, so I knew Emmit had to have come back here last night. Spinning on my heels, I started back for the beach when I slammed into a broad chest. Hands grabbed onto my upper arms as I let out a small scream.

“Jesus, Addie! What in the hell are you doing here?”

I must have closed my eyes when I ran into Emmit. Opening my eyes slowly, I peeked up at him through my eyelashes. “Hey,” I whispered.

His face relaxed as he cupped my face with his hands. “Hey, pumpkin. Is everything okay? You scared the piss out of me by being here.”

My nervous giggle caused me to hiccup, which caused me to laugh harder. “I couldn’t sleep and I thought if I went for a walk along the beach, I might run into you running or something.”

Emmit smiled as his eyes lit up and his dimple had my knees wobbling. It was then I noticed he didn’t have a T-shirt on. He was only wearing running shorts and his sneakers.

“I couldn’t sleep either,” Emmit said as he gently rubbed his thumbs across my skin. “I just ran about five miles.”

Pressing my lips together to hold back my moan, I let my eyes wonder over his body. “You’re . . . sweating . . . a lot.”

Emmit nodded his head and said, “I need a shower.”

“Me. Too,” I said as I took a step back and pulled my shirt over my head. I hadn’t bothered putting on a bra because I knew I wouldn’t see that many people.

Ever so slowly, I pushed my shorts down to reveal that I wasn’t wearing any panties either. Emmit made a grunting noise and quickly picked me up, carrying me further into our cottage. Stopping right by the bathroom, he kicked off his sneakers and pushed his shorts off.

“Son-of-a-bitch, Addie. Your body drives me insane with desire.”

Lifting my hands, I dropped my head back as I cupped my breasts. “I want you so badly. Please take me now.”

Before I could beg him again, I was pushed up against the wall and Emmit was moving in and out of me with such force, I was sure my shoulders would be bruised.

“Talk to me, Addie. Baby, tell me what you want,” Emmit panted in my ear.

I loved how Emmit drew out the inner goddess in me. He brought out the side that I kept hidden, but only until he called for it.

“Fuck me, Emmit. Fuck me harder!”

Emmit’s eyes burned with fire as he grabbed my ass and dug his fingers in harder and gave me exactly what I asked for. I wanted to scream out when my orgasm raced through my body.

Ecstasy.

Euphoria.

Intoxication.

Heaven.

Emmit bit down on my shoulder as he pulled out and pushed back into me harder. With a deep grunt he closed his eyes and said, “Addie, baby I’m going to come.”

I didn’t want this moment to be over. I wanted more of him. I needed more of him.

“Please don’t stop, Emmit. Please I want more.”

Emmit moved in and out of me so hard and fast it felt like we were one. He slipped his hand down and rubbed my clit as he gritted his teeth. I could tell he was trying to hold off for me to come again. It wasn’t long before I could feel myself pulsing around him as he poured himself into me and moaned into my neck.

I wasn’t sure how long we stood there with Emmit still inside of me. There was something so raw and beautiful about this moment that neither of us wanted it to end. No words were needed to be spoken between us, we just felt it.

Emmit pulled back and captured my eyes with his. Those beautiful gray eyes of his held my blue as we both slowly brought our breathing back under control.

My heart would forever be lost to this man.

I was his, and he was mine.

The only thing that drew our attention from each other was Emmit’s cell phone ringing.

Emmit lifted me some as he pulled out to my whimpering protest. My heart was beating so hard in my chest. I’d never felt so amazing. Emmit had a way of making me feel so sexy.

Running over to his phone, Emmit swiped it and said, “This better be good!”

Turning his back toward me, Emmit said, “What? H-how in the hell did that happen?”

That sick feeling I had from earlier quickly came back.

“What were you doing, Ashley? Did you see anyone?”

I quickly grabbed a towel and wrapped it around my body as Emmit glanced over his shoulder at me. “She’s with me. Yeah no, she’s perfectly fine.”

“What’s wrong?” I asked as I placed my hand on Emmit’s arm.

Shaking his head, he turned away from me again. “Do what Todd says, Ashley. I’ll be there in a couple of minutes. I need to get dressed.”

Emmit dropped his phone onto the bed and quickly walked over to the dresser where he pulled out some shorts and a T-shirt.

“Emmit, what’s going on? You’re scaring me.”

His body relaxed just a bit. “No baby, don’t be scared. Ashley woke up to see you were missing. She said she got worried so she went to see if maybe you went down to the early sunrise yoga class. When she got back—”

Emmit’s voice faded as he shook his head and reached down for his sneakers. “What? When she got back what?” I put my hand over my mouth and asked, “Emmit, is she okay? Are my parents okay? What’s going on?” I shouted as I forced him to look at me.

His hands rubbed down his face as he let out a loud frustrated moan. Dropping his hands to his side, Emmit slowly shook his head. “Let’s get you dressed first, Addie. Then I’ll tell you as we head back to Ashley’s place.”

Worrying my lip, I nodded and quickly got dressed. Emmit took me by the hand and led me out of our beach cottage.

“Please tell me, Emmit,” I begged.

Emmit blew out a long breath before he began talking. “When Ashely left to go find you, someone came into her room. They destroyed it, knocking over furniture and taking a knife and . . . and . . .”

The lump in my throat almost didn’t allow me to talk. “And what, Emmit?” I shouted.

“They cut up your wedding dress.”

My legs stopped working. My heart felt as if it had stopped beating as my lungs fought for how to keep pulling air in and out. “W-what?”

Emmit turned my body toward him. “Adaline, I think it’s Stephanie.”

My eyes widened in horror. “Stephanie? Emmit, that’s crazy. Why would you even think she would—?” My hands came over my mouth as I realized Emmit must have hidden something from me. Stephanie must have done something else.

The Trellis.

“Did she . . . was she the one who destroyed the trellis?”

Emmit placed his hands on my arms and held me gently. “I don’t think so baby. I think that was just as they think, the storm.”

I looked at Emmit with a confused expression. “Then why are you thinking Stephanie?”

Emmit blew out a quick breath and closed his eyes. “I didn’t want you to be upset or worried, so I didn’t tell you.”

My stomach turned, and I felt nausea. I had known something was up right before the wedding. “Didn’t tell me what?”

Emmit looked away and cursed under his breath before he looked back at me. “Two weeks before the wedding someone called up to Laluna and tried to cancel our reservations.”

“What!” I shouted as I took a step away from Emmit. “Are you kidding me? How did you find out?”

“Laluna sent me an email confirming the cancelation, and I called immediately and was able to get it taken care of. Then Todd found out someone had closed a couple of my credit cards but he got that taken care of the same day.”

My mouth dropped open as I let what Emmit was telling me sink in. “Why didn’t you tell me any of this Emmit? Why would you keep it from me?”

“I thought I was doing the right thing by not telling you. I didn’t want to stress you out any more than you already were. I took care of it and everything was back on track. I didn’t want to bother you with some bullshit thing some crazy ass girl did.”

I shook my head and turned away from Emmit as I took everything in and processed it. Spinning back around, I glared at Emmit. “Well, look what it did, Emmit! It just brought her right to us. To your sisters room! For all I know she could have just watched us fuck and we didn’t know. She destroyed my wedding dress! My. Wedding. Dress! What else is she going to do?” I finally broke down and cried as Emmit quickly wrapped me up in his arms.

“I swear to God, Addie, she will not get anywhere near you. I won’t let her.”

Burying my face into his chest, I sobbed. “You don’t even know if it’s her, Emmit.”

I could feel Emmit’s body tense, as he held onto me tighter.

“It’s her.”

Those two words sent a shiver through my body as I squeezed my eyes shut and prayed we could go back to being lost in each other like we were not even ten minutes ago.

Trying to keep from falling apart, I pulled back and looked into Emmit’s eyes.

“What are we going to do?”

Emmit’s fingers came up and lightly brushed back a loose strand of hair from my face. With a confident smile, he looked into my eyes. “We’re going to find you another dress and we’re getting married. Meanwhile, I’m not letting you out of my fucking sight.”

I was pulled back tightly into Emmit’s body as we stood there for a few moments in each other’s arms.

She had been here. I could feel it. Stephanie had been in our cottage as Emmit and I had sex.

My body trembled at the thought as Emmit held me even tighter.

My beautiful perfect day just turned into my worst nightmare.