Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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268 The Morning After (Winona)

My body is heavy with the satisfying ache of last night, stretch, feeling the soreness in my muscles, a reminder of how intense it all was.

Jayden is lying next to me, his arm draped lazily over my waist, his breathing deep and even. He looks so peaceful, so content, like everything in the world is exactly as it should be. And for a moment, I let myself believe that it is.

Last night was... different. It wasn't like before, when we were still figuring things out, still cautious. This time, there was no hesitation. Jayden was sure of himself, of me, of us.

He didn't second-guess, didn't hold back.

He took what he wanted, and so did I. I responded to him like I hadn't in years.

It was raw, desperate, and exactly what I needed. There was also a vulnerability in him I could feel. Like he wasn't sure he'd keep me. That I might find someone else to love. I think a little fear like that is healthy.

But what I'd done was let that healthy fear turn into something that festered. The Ashlyn nightmares and the safe word didn't help. But now I can see how sex can happen and that doesn't mean love.

What Ashlyn had over him wasn't love. It was control. Dark control. But she can't have that any longer if we don't let her. Because she isn't here.

exists in our memories

longer. I'm going forward with feeling good. With honoring myself and my sexual needs. It's okay to want to see if there's more before I marry Jayden. It's okay to admit women have needs. Not behind his back, but with his agreement. He is honoring my needs and I will continue to explore and honor myself as a woman. Jayden will always be enough for me but I'd like

tracing the line of his jaw as I remember how fast it all happened. One minute we were

best. But I'm glad I do have something to compare it to now. That night was explosive too but in a completely

was more than

Ashlyn tried to creep into my mind, I pushed her away. She didn't belong here-not in this moment, not between me and Jayden. It felt like I was truly with him, completely, without any of the ghosts from our past hanging over us. Jayden stirs beside me, his eyes fluttering open as he blinks against the sunlight. He smiles, a lazy.

I whisper, leaning in

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me closer, his hand sliding down my back in a way that sends a shiver through me. "So... I

softly, shaking my head. "We had a deal, remember? The hall pass is in effect until the wedding day." I'm not letting him off the hook that

back slightly to look

"I still have my

widen, and for a moment, he just stares at me

incredulous look on his face. "Yes, Jayden.

up, running a hand through his hair, clearly trying to process what I've just said. "You're