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.

a kiss on her lips. "Okay,

covered his mouth.

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

cheek. "If it's not the right size, we can alter it.

in the wedding dress, marrying the man she loved most, Clara glowed with happiness. She wrapped her arms around lan's neck and stood on tiptoes

my wife, the future queen of the Hayes family. The wedding is just to announce it to the world." "And we'll never be

bad cop!" He gave

like when she first fell for him, with that same devoted gaze.

you so