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could have prepared him for this moment.
    Ariel was his world. He'd known from the moment he
    first saw her she was meant for him. The pleasure he
    took in her body was only the tip of the iceberg. He
    wanted all of her. Heart and soul.
    Ariel dug her fingers into his shoulders. Damien
    knew she hadn’t given herself to anyone since the
    awful betrayal and he wanted to be her hero, to help
    her heart heal. This wasn’t about a sexual encounter—
    he wanted to give her all he was, to pledge his entire

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    being to her. Even if this was all they ever had, if she
    left him after this one afternoon of sweet bliss, he
    hoped he had given her confidence in herself and the
    courage to go on. God help him if she decided to leave
    him. He would do everything in his power to make her
    happy, to fulfill every need.
    Tossing her head back and throwing her hips at
    him, she came with a soft whimper, her strong inner
    muscles grasping him, threatening the tenuous control
    he had on his wayward body. She just felt so damned
    good! No other woman had wrapped herself around
    his heart so completely.
    She clutched his shoulders as her body
    contracted around his. When her spasms lessened,
    Damien gave in and let her bring him with her into
    bliss. He wanted this, wanted to be a part of her
    permanently. Allowing his mind, body and soul to
    merge with her completely, he prayed there would
    many, many more nights like this one.
    Pleasure surrounded him, pulsing through his
    aching shaft to the base of his spine. He stifled his
    groan against her neck as he thrust once more and
    emptied himself into her. He kissed her neck and
    breasts. Her mouth. Wanting to worship her with his
    mouth he tasted with reverence everywhere, offering
    unspoken praise.

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    When he finally pulled himself away from the
    temptation that was Ariel, he said, “You have to know
    that I have no intention of letting you out of my life. I
    want you with me.”
    “B-but, what about the baby? She’s not yours,”
    Ariel stuttered.
    “I want you both, Ariel. I’ll play whatever role
    you want me to in her life as long as you let me stay in
    yours. I’ll treat her as if she were my own if you’ll let
    me. Please, sweet. Don’t make me beg.” He smiled at
    her. “At least give me a chance to prove how much I
    care about you. Given time, I’m sure we’ll grow to love
    each other very much. I think I’m already at least half
    in love with you. What do you say?”
    Her smile grew slowly, but eventually lit up her
    face. “I think I’d like that very much.”
    Damien gave her a quick, hard kiss before
    moving off her. Making a quick pass through the
    bathroom, he cleaned himself before joining her again
    and cleansing her with a damp cloth. Then, he climbed
    into bed beside her, pulling firmly against him, his
    arms wrapped around her. This was how it was
    supposed to be. This was what he wanted every night
    for the rest of their lives. Not long after that, he felt her
    breathing level out and she relaxed against him
    completely, asleep. He smiled and kissed her neck

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    before nuzzling his face against her hair. Dragging her
    scent into his lungs, he closed his eyes and slept.

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    Chapter Four

    Damien woke to a horrible racket outside his
    house. That goddamned GTO had to go. Glancing at
    Ariel made him hate the bastard all the more. She
    looked vulnerable, unsure of herself. With a growl,
    Damien pulled her to him, kissing her hard. When he
    backed away to look into her eyes, they had a haunted
    look, but her gaze never wavered from his.
    “He’s jealous,” Damien stated. “Ultimately, it’s
    up to you. I won’t tell you I’ll step aside if you want to
    go back to him. I want you in my life and I’ll do
    anything I can to keep you there.”
    She smiled. “I don’t want him and you know it. I
    just hate confrontation.”
    “No problem, sweetheart. Stay here. I’ll be back
    in a