Chapter 120

• He looked relieved, his smile exuding pure happiness. "Okay, good."
• Lalaine ran her fingers through his wet hair. "Very good." Her eyes roamed over his features, taking in the love and adoration shimmering in his hazel eyes. The sight of his palpable joy, knowing she was the cause, filled her with elation.
• Tracing the lines of his jaw with gentle fingertips, she felt the subtle tension beneath the surface before exploring the softness of his lips. Nick closed his eyes, placing tender kisses on her fingertips as she continued her delicate journey down his chin to his Adam's apple. His neck, firm and muscular, pulsed with vitality beneath his skin, reflecting his physical perfection. The beauty of the man before her was almost unfair in its magnificence. But it was a beauty she cherished, knowing he was hers for eternity.