Chapter 41. Blissfully Wedded

Gilbert carried his newlywed bride across the threshold of their room. “Welcome to my life as my better half, my beloved wife!” he whispered, placing her down on the floor. Jacqueline grinned. Any other newly married wife would have demanded an exotic honeymoon destination on their wedding night, but not Jacqueline. With Justin so small, she knew he needed her. She could always go later when Justin grew up.

“Ashton, can you help me with the zip, please,” she whispered as his arms went up and down her bare arms, causing goosebumps to erupt all over her.

Gilbert didn’t need an invitation. He was over-eager to have a taste. Ever since she had returned from the hospital, he hadn’t been to make love to her at all. He had given her the time to heal; he had controlled all his urges.

His impatient fingers deftly undid the clasp of the dress. Jacqueline gasped as a tremor ran down her back at the teasing touch of his fingertips while they grazed her bare back, unzipping her