Guarding His Obsession(29)

All these years later and I still get off hearing that I’m the only one she wants. That there have been no others before me.

“I love you, too, Elle.”

The candles flicker in the bathroom and reflect the shadows of our bodies becoming one. We make love, and I give her the foot rub I promised, all while she tells me about her day. I refill the tub with warm water countless times because I’m not ready for tonight to end.

Some days are hectic, especially with six kids, so nights like these are savored. When I finally pull her from the tub, she’s putty in my arms as I take her to bed and kiss every inch of her.

Elle needed me to break down her walls and help her see the beauty in chaos. Every day we are together is another chance for me to show her just how perfect our love is. And tonight, as she drifts to sleep in my arms, I kiss her forehead and thank my lucky stars she chose me.