Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"Is it gonna hurt?"

Remington lifted his gaze, his eyes slightly squinting, deeply staring at his breathtakingly beautiful wife in the early morning light.

"Mrs. Dashiell, you think so highly of me?"

"What do you mean?" Lizetta was a bit perplexed, her eyes soft and clear.

The man's lips curved slightly, "You think my stamina and intensity could surpass your daily dance workouts?" Lizetta's cheeks flushed, and she playfully punched his shoulder in faux annoyance, "Just be careful, okay?"

"Yeah, you're quite the handful. Honey, if you have so much faith in me, wait until Joy arrives, and I'll prove it to you."

His voice was husky, whispering in Lizetta's ear, his lips hot, trailing down her neck, his kisses growing more fervent.

couldn't help but wrap one arm around his neck,

good these past few days. She thought, perhaps he was also looking forward to

the most intimate of connections, her love felt scorching hot. In his moment of passion, she inadvertently scratched

let's never

her tightly, and eagerly nuzzled

her body flushed with warmth, feeling both her heart and

sat beside her, dabbing her lips with a napkin

Remington, his face bright with a contented smile, clearly in a better mood, added, "I'll drive you myself later; by the way, have

of the wedding, Remington had left for Lizetta and Fiona to discuss. He would

fuss, just a simple, warm ceremony with close friends and family. I'm thinking in

their child and attending dance rehearsals, she

her belly was too noticeable. In two weeks, the baby would be just over

didn't need to be grand, as long as it included the people they cared about most, it