No Strings Attached

lan's grin was a mischievous curve as he watched the blush-inducing scenes play out on the phone. His voice was a siren's call that anchored Clara in place, breath held tight.

The air was thick with the sultry gasps and moans from the video, enveloping Clara in a blanket of heat that seemed to sear her skin. Her bewitching hazel eyes, brimming with innocent allure, could easily ensnare any onlooker.

She bit her lip, stammering, "I... I didn't mean to open it. If I'd known, I swear I wouldn't have watched. Honey, you've got to believe me."

Her voice was a soft plea, which made lan's Adam's apple bob uncontrollably. He leaned in close, his voice a husky whisper at her ear. "Darling, whatever moves you want to try, once we've had our first kid, I'm game. No need to spend money on tutorials."

"I'm not... I didn't... I told you it was an accident. Why won't you believe me?" Clara's voice carried a tinge of hurt. Her first attempt at sneaking a peek at an adult video, and she was busted by her husband — a total embarrassment if ever there was one.

Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears, a picture of vulnerability as she looked at lan.

on her lips. "Okay, I believe you. No more watching, alright?

covered his

dress I ordered for you has arrived. Let's

dress she had dreamed of, all Clara's embarrassment vanished like smoke. Eagerly nodding, she said, "Yes, but I've put

the right size, we can alter it.

wrapped her arms around lan's neck and stood on tiptoes to

warm. "Legally, you're already my wife, the future queen of the Hayes family. The wedding is just to announce it to the world."

play the bad cop!" He gave her face a playful

with an irrepressible light, much like when she first fell for him, with that same devoted gaze. She looked up at

love you so