Page 39 of Deadly Forever

Mandy’s giggle was so delightful James was convinced he would never hear a more melodious sound. “I guess we should do something about that, huh?”

“Five minutes,” James said, tightening his arms around her. “I want five more minutes of this before we codependent the crap out of each other.”

“You have such a way with words,” Mandy teased.

“I can live with that,” James said, pressing his eyes shut. “Baby, I love you more than anything in this world. That will never change.”

“I love you, too.”

James waited a beat. “I love you more.”

“It’s not a competition.”

“Of course not. I’ve already won.”

Mandy sighed. “James?”

“Hmm.”

“I love you most.”

“I just said I’ve already won,” James said. “You said it wasn’t a competition.”

“That’s because I’ve already won.”

Now it was James’ turn to sigh. “How about we split the difference?” he suggested. “Let’s just say we both won and leave it at that.”

“Okay.” Mandy dug her fingers into James’ back. “I still love you most.”

“That did it!”

Mandy squealed as James tipped her over and climbed on top of her, his eyes flashing with need and desire.

“I’m about to show you how much I love you, wife,” James said. “I’m going to be the winner when we get done. I’m just making you aware before we get started because … well … it’s going to be a bumpy ride.”

Mandy’s smile was so flirty and happy it caused James’ stomach to flip. “Bring it on.”

“May the best husband win.”

James lowered his mouth to hers and swallowed her response. The time for talking was over. The time for two hearts beating as one was just beginning. This life, this wife, was all he would ever want and he planned on showing Mandy exactly how he felt. His wife deserved nothing less than the best, and he was going to make sure she received it.