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.

but wrap one arm around his neck, her other hand

mood having been exceptionally good these past few days. She thought, perhaps he was also looking

hot. In his moment of passion, she inadvertently scratched across his back; moving closer, she whispered in his ear with a voice

let's never be

eagerly nuzzled her ear, his

warmth, feeling both her heart and body

breakfast, while Remington sat beside her, dabbing her lips with a napkin to clean the milk

Remington, his face bright with a contented smile, clearly in a better mood, added, "I'll drive you

and Fiona to discuss. He

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

child and attending dance rehearsals, she hardly had time to plan a

In two weeks, the baby would be just over four months along, and she could

It didn't need to be