Selena definitely had some feelings about it - who wouldn't, given how sneaky he was, especially when he caught her off-guard like that! Feigning innocence, she said, "I was wasted last night. I don't remember a thing!"

"Oh, really?" Everett saw right through her little act and smirked. "I remember every detail, and I'd be happy to jog your memory." Then, he grabbed her chin and kissed her with intensity.

Selena's knees were weak, and her back ached - she couldn't handle his teasing any longer and had to plead for mercy.

"I remember now. Alright!"

But he wasn't ready to let her off easy, holding her firmly. "Remember what, exactly?"

Selena tried to wiggle free but couldn't escape, gasping, "I agreed... to start afresh with you..."

Everett's lips curved up, but he still held her in place. "What do you call me?"

"Everett, don't push it!" Selena snapped, clenching her teeth.

He chuckled softly, his hand venturing lower.

finally giving

found her calling him 'hubby' particularly sweet before, but in that moment,

be his wife, fulfilling his

to sweep her off her feet again, he helped her up and had her pick

center for wealthy wives, learning how to be the perfect Mrs. Bennett. The center offered courses on how to better serve and please their husbands. While her skills in the bedroom hadn't improved much, she excelled in

quickly put together an entire

him. Even though he never complimented her, Everett

much effort to win her back after she threatened to leave. He struggled with his own discomforts until he was

against the door frame, watching her busy

wore only

behind, showing off her long, slender legs. She bent slightly to pick a watch

eyes darkened with intensity, and his Adam's apple

a watch and

its way around her slim waist. The heat from his palm made her body flinch, and she understood what he wanted instantly. Her face turned red

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