The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

The wedding reception was finally winding down, and Cicely slipped out of her elegant bridal gown, ready to change into another dress for the evening’s toasts.

She emerged in a stunning red cocktail dress that hugged her figure, with a V-neck design that showcased her delicate collarbones and graceful neck. Her waist was slender, her body’s proportions enviable in their perfection. Her hair, styled in soft waves, was gathered loosely at the nape of her neck, with a few tendrils framing her face. Simple stud earrings complemented her lovely earlobes.

The delicate bride was radiant in red. Cicely rarely wore such bold colors, and today, she was truly a sight to behold.

It was winter, and she wrapped herself in a fluffy faux fur coat. The dress was changed, but Cicely made herself comfortable in the bridal suite and showed no signs of wanting to leave.

“I’m tired; weddings are no fun at all,” she grumbled, despite the beautiful and comfy ballet flats Seth had thoughtfully provided for her. She lay sprawled on the bed, reluctant to move.

Emiliana stood by, helpless. “You only get married once, Cicely. One final push, toast with the guests, and it’s all done.”d2

Cicely lay on her side, her fingers playing with the soft white duvet, still not convinced.

The door opened, and Seth walked in. “What happened?”

Emiliana was about to explain, but Cicely looked up at Seth with puffed cheeks and eyes sparkling with a hint of grievance. “Tired.”

Seth sat at the foot of the bed, lifting Cicely’s feet onto his lap and gently massaging them. “I’ll have someone bring you something to eat in a bit.”

Emiliana reminded them, “It’s almost time to go out for the toasts.”

“There’s no need to go out.”

Cicely blinked. “Not toasting?”

“I’ll handle it.”

After a few seconds of silence, Cicely raised her other foot onto Seth’s lap.

Seth continued to massage her feet as Emiliana looked away, feeling an unexpected pang of longing for such love. When a man fell in love, it could be intoxicating.

Charlie knocked on the door, hurrying them along. Cicely sat up, her energy seemingly renewed. “I’m coming too.”

“I thought you were tired?”

Cicely raised an eyebrow and huffed, “I think seizing the chance to flaunt our love is more important.”

Emiliana pinched the bridge of her nose, resigned to the couple’s display of affection.

Seth carried Cicely from the room, with Charlie standing by. Issac was there as well, holding little Hugo in his arms.

“Daddy’s holding mommy again,” Hugo noted, his day seemingly brighter for it. But Seth gave him a look that seemed oddly stern.

Once in the banquet hall, Cicely insisted on being put down. Seth complied, and she immediately went to hug Hugo.

“Issac, give me Hugo.”

she could finish, Seth had already scooped Hugo into his arms. Issac

Cicely pouted, “Hugo…”

in one arm and his hand holding Cicely, Seth said

“Now, I’m not.”

close and kissed her cheek. “It’s the same if

lip, her eyes wavering.

off our child – the

chuckle at Seth’s words.

holding the cute and bright child—who was clearly a chip off the

feel a bit grumpy. But when people complimented her beauty, praised her handsome son,

continued without fatigue setting in. Later, they dined privately with Damon, Chloe, Kane,

fell asleep on the car ride

housekeepers, Seth personally warmed some milk for Cicely. As he pushed open the bedroom door, the woman who should have been in the bathroom was standing

the bed, some opened.

sound of Seth entering, her hair, which had been up all day, cascading

decent, was vibrant red, and it outlined her curves stunningly. With her soft, tousled hair, she was the picture

she was having, she casually brushed her hair aside and reached

her, setting the milk aside, and

could get a syllable out, she was grabbed around the waist and flipped over. Leaning against the closet, she was met with Seth’s dark eyes. It was thick with emotion,

weak

his voice was a deep, husky

“Then what…”

“You intoxicate me.”

flattery becoming smoother by the

leaned in close, their foreheads touching, his eyes burning with

have to wish…

her lips in

away as they lost themselves in the intensity

clear that neither of them was going

had only had sex that

shower together in a bit,” Seth’s breath was scorching against her lips, his husky

won’t take long.” Cicely continued. Before, he was injured, so they didn’t do much, but she wasn’t about

up again, Cicely’s voice carried an unintentional sweetness, soft and seductive, stirring Seth deeply. His kiss landed

words were a brazen declaration, and Cicely

her much time to ponder, as

wrapped himself around her tightly, leaving kiss after kiss,

the heat rise within her. One arm slipped from beneath its strap, reaching for support and encircling Seth’s shoulder, bearing

moans were muffled, and suddenly, Seth stopped, gazing down at the woman pinned against the wardrobe, one arm draped

naturally over her shoulders,

bright, beautiful eyes unavoidably carried a hint of bewilderment

usually clad in a tailored suit and exuding an air of aloof elegance, was