Chapter 52. Lovely Days

Evelyn

After a few seconds, Jacob gently pulled away, pressing a soft kiss to my temple. He fixed his pants and handed me the blue dress I’d dropped long before, brushing a stray strand of hair behind my ear as he leaned close. “Put this on and come out, baby. I need to see you in it.”

With one last wink, he slipped out, leaving me leaning against the mirror with a sigh—and a smile. This man would be the death of me.

***

“God, you are beautiful,” Jacob murmured, pressing a soft kiss to my lips. I snuggled closer to him under the umbrella on the chaise lounge, wrapped in his warmth and the safety of his arms. This was, what, the third time he’d told me this today? I couldn’t lie; I loved every word, every look he’d been giving me. Lately, it was like he couldn’t get enough of me, like he was falling all over again,