AARYN
Elreth stood in front of him in that gorgeous dress that he couldn't wait to remove from her, her expression making her look younger than she'd seemed in years.
He cleared his throat and chose his words carefully, but he was fighting a smile. "El, I want to promise you—reassure you… emphatically… that I will enjoy every moment with you. Every one."
"You can't know that until we've done it and—"
"I assure you that I can. With complete confidence. Even touching your arm sends sparks to my bones. I know with certainty that when we are together it will be nothing but heaven for me. My concern is much greater for you."
"I love it when you touch me," she said breathlessly. "I know I'll like it."