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,

his mood having been exceptionally good these past few days. She thought,

of passion, she inadvertently

let's never be

nuzzled her ear, his

warmth, feeling both her

through her breakfast, while Remington sat beside her, dabbing her lips with a napkin to clean the milk stains, chuckling softly. "Slow

bright with a contented smile, clearly in a better mood, added,

for Lizetta and Fiona to discuss. He

her cup, nodding, "I don't want a big fuss, just a simple, warm ceremony with close friends and

and attending dance rehearsals, she hardly

her belly was too noticeable. In two weeks, the baby would be just over four months along, and she could still fit nicely into a wedding dress, given her belly

declare their marriage. It didn't need to be grand,