Dorothy was at a loss for words.

Five days of rest? Since when did missed time come with a rain check? But before she could voice her protest, he was already inside, thrusting into her with a whirlwind of urgency.

At first, he was gentle, mindful of his size, but as passion took over, his control slipped. His hands gripped her waist, causing Dorothy to wince and instinctively try to escape the discomfort, only to be relentlessly pulled back beneath him.

Exhausted to begin with, Dorothy found herself breathless and powerless under his relentless pursuit until, in a fit of frustration, she sank her teeth into the flesh of his collarbone.

The pain seemed to spur him on even more, his vigor unwaning.

the following day in bed, only to be roused in the

her voice a raspy shadow of its usual

you,

massaged her temples, feeling a throbbing headache brewing. "And when you

me about it a lot. They're so earnest... it's making me seriously consider saying yes." Karen was aware of the risks of a flash wedding, yet she could not help being swayed by the sincere and heartfelt look in his eyes every

harder for her to

laundry list of flaws; he's not who I pictured myself

would stay home

dinner or a night on the town, but he would flatly refuse, saying he needed

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