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,

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

intimate of connections, her love felt scorching hot. In his moment of passion, she inadvertently scratched across his back; moving closer, she

never be

nuzzled her ear, his voice

with warmth, feeling both her heart and body filled to the

they finally got out of bed, they were indeed late. Lizetta rushed through her breakfast, while Remington sat beside her, dabbing her lips with

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

Remington had left for Lizetta and Fiona to discuss. He would

just a simple, warm ceremony with close friends and

rehearsals, she hardly

want to have the wedding when her belly was too noticeable. In two weeks, the baby would be just over four months along,

wedding was just a ceremony to declare their marriage. It didn't need to be grand, as long as it included the people they