Chapter Fifty-five Jennifer
Chapter Fifty-five
Jennifer
I moan into the kiss, feeling his hands run down my body after he pushed me onto his bed. Our bed.
After making out on the beach for God knows how long, both of us decided that the first time we’re having sex after we got engaged should preferably not be on the beach again.
Not that I wouldn’t have liked it, but seriously, I’ve seen at least 10 people walk around there. Including cops.
I’m not planning to go to jail for public fucking before I get married to Daniel.
“We should probably… Tell them as soon as possible.” I whisper against his lips before he claims them as his once more.
“We should. But not tonight. Tonight, it’s only us.” He replies before his hands make quick work on my blouse; every button undone with purpose.
The fabric slips from my shoulders before he throws it onto the ground.
His lips leave mine only to trail down my jaw, to my neck, where he lingers—biting gently, sucking, as if he wants to leave a mark.
Like he wants to show others I belong to him. But I’m wearing his mom’s necklace, and I’m wearing his ring.
I do belong to him. Everybody can see that. And everybody knows.
“Daniel…” I breathe.
“I know,” he murmurs, voice trembling against my skin. “You’ve missed this, haven’t you?”
He lifts me, effortlessly, laying me down as if I’m fragile. Like he’s terrified I’ll vanish if he blinks. He moves above me, but it doesn’t feel like he’s trying to rush things.
He’s savoring every second of our bodies touching, the low sounds he makes like music in my ears.
And when our bodies meet, it’s more than just lust—it’s months of tension unravelling, piece by aching piece.
Both of us have been messed up by stress. Our sleep schedules? Terrible. Our anxiety levels? Don’t even get me started on that.
But tonight, unlike the other times we’ve done it, both of us know that there’s nothing out there anyone that could harm us. All the danger is gone and so is all the stress.
As he moves inside me, slowly, reverently, our eyes lock. No masks. No lies. Just pure love, pure lust, pure loyalty.
It’s the first time I see Daniel without his Armor.
And in that moment, as his lips brush mine again, I realize—
He’s my heaven.
He’s the one life wanted for me, and though I never thought I could trust this man, fuck, I do.
I trust him with my life, and he trusts me with his.
He killed for me, and I killed for him.
Not the kind of love story I expected as a child, because I’ve always wanted a prince to save me from danger—but fuck it, I’ll take the villain if it means that it’s him.
“I need you with me forever,” he whispers against my lips before he thrusts into me once more, “I need you to be my good girl until we die.”
I grin before a moan escapes my lips, but he doesn’t mind. I’m sure his walls are soundproof. Or at least I hope so.
“Don’t say that word, I’ve heard enough of it.”
A gentle smile is on his face while he kisses me gently, our touches ranging from soft to rough, from gentle to hard.
But what we’re doing isn’t just two people having sex—it’s us connecting.
Getting rid of all the walls we’ve built over the years, making sure we’re both totally in this together.
We both know. When our eyes align, when we hold eye contact while both of us orgasm, we know that we’re way past just fucking.
We’ve been past that for such a long time now. We just… Didn’t want to admit.
After we both cum, he cleans us up, not caring about the fact that I’m about to fall into the world of dreams.
How can a man be so aggressive during fights, but be so gentle with his … Well, almost wife.
My god. It sounds so amazing. To be his wife. A smile is on my face while I think about it. About him, about us.
I’m gonna be his wife soon, and he’s gonna be my husband. I love the sound of that.
It makes me feel as if nothing can ruin us. I’m sure nothing can, and nothing will.
Maybe someone will try. I know that marrying a mafia boss comes with danger, it comes with potential enemies. And maybe, even death.
But I don’t think about that. Because I know that we can do everything together.
He’s gonna keep me safe, and I’ll keep him safe. We’re in this together, and there’s no way of getting out anymore.
Mary loves Daniel. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
There was never a chance for her to like anyone, since I’ve never dated guys ever since her father left. I’ve just had way too much to do.
But when she failed to bond with her nannies, I was close to losing my mind. Her only bond she had was with my mother, but even then, when we moved away, all they could do was video calls.
It broke my heart. However, now? Today? Right now?
I know she’s finally found someone she bonds with that isn’t me. It’s Daniel. She looks at him like he’s her biological father.
And what makes all of this even better, is that she looks at Victoria and Andrew like they’re her aunt and uncle.
The feeling of an actual family that isn’t broken. I knew she needed this feeling. And I couldn’t be happier, knowing she finally found this feeling here.
With her best friend Enzo, her aunt Victoria, her uncle Andrew, and her father, Daniel.
My heart is finally at peace, my thoughts not running in circles. All I know is that we’re finally a happy family.
I know it could never be the same as a normal family. Especially with Daniel’s profession. But we’re all gonna keep her safe, just like we keep Enzo safe.
And now that everything is over, we’re gonna have much more time to spend together. I already know all the places I wanna take Mary to. To the beach, to the park, to playgrounds.
We’ve done it before, sure. But now that the danger is gone, I’m gonna be able to do it with a quiet mind. A peaceful mind.
When I fall asleep in Daniel’s arms, he’s holding me close to him, whispering gentle and reassuring words into my ear.
All I know is I’m safe.
I’ll always be safe with him.
The little family we’re building will always be our safe place.