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.”

into his arms. Issac couldn’t help but feel

Cicely pouted, “Hugo…”

Hugo in one arm and his hand holding Cicely,

“Now, I’m not.”

and kissed her cheek. “It’s the same if I hold him. You reach

lip, her

of showing off our child –

silent, and even Emiliana couldn’t help but chuckle at Seth’s words. Hugo blinked, realizing he was a little

clearly a chip off the old block—brought more attention and admiration

complimented her beauty, praised her handsome son, and lauded her husband’s excellence, Cicely couldn’t deny the pride swelling

dined privately with Damon, Chloe, Kane, and others, and returned

asleep on the car ride home, his eyelids heavy after

bedroom door, the woman who should have been in the bathroom was standing by the bed, her fur coat discarded. She was in

scattered across the bed, some opened. Clearly,

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

stunningly. With her soft, tousled

she casually brushed

approached her, setting the milk aside,

was grabbed around the waist and flipped over. Leaning against the closet, she was met with Seth’s dark eyes. It was thick with

going weak at his

his voice was a deep, husky

“Then what…”

“You intoxicate me.”

flushed, Seth’s flattery

in close, their foreheads touching, his eyes

don’t have to

room for retort, capturing her lips in a fierce kiss that spoke of

they lost themselves in the intensity

was clear that neither of them was going to let that

had only had sex that one time these past

a bit,” Seth’s breath was scorching against her lips, his husky voice spilling from his throat, each word clinging close as

injured, so they didn’t do much, but she wasn’t about to play hard to get on their wedding night.

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

His words were a brazen declaration, and Cicely couldn’t

allow her much time to ponder, as her clothing slipped off, hanging loosely from her

wrapped himself around her tightly, leaving kiss after kiss, each

that talking was futile at this point, Cicely felt the heat rise within her. One arm slipped from beneath its strap, reaching for support and encircling Seth’s shoulder, bearing the brunt of his relentless kisses that seemed to find her every weak

muffled, and suddenly, Seth stopped, gazing down at the woman pinned against

side askew revealing soft skin, her raven hair cascaded naturally over her shoulders, cheeks flushed with arousal, eyes hazy with desire. She was a vision of disheveled beauty, eroding his self-control with every

hint of bewilderment as she

of aloof elegance, was