Total pages in book: 47
Estimated words: 46344 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 232(@200wpm)___ 185(@250wpm)___ 154(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 46344 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 232(@200wpm)___ 185(@250wpm)___ 154(@300wpm)
Soon, you will.
She’ll have your name.
Your kid.
Everything.
“I love you, Charity. So fucking much,” he said.
“I love you too. More than anything in the world.”
It was those words that threw him over the edge, and he came with a growl, pumping his cum into the condom, and holding her close as he did.
Chapter Twelve
“You’re settling down,” Caleb said. “How did that happen? When did The Nightmare become a husband? A fiancé? All that good stuff.”
Dwayne rolled his eyes as he looked at his uncle. “You sound jealous.”
“Nah, he’s not jealous, he’s just worried that he’s going to have to pick up the slack when you go on your honeymoon,” Beast said. “Do you know where you’re going?”
“Not a clue.” Dwayne stared at his reflection. The tailor would be back in no time to finish up his tux for the wedding. He’d not wanted to just buy any suit. This one felt special.
“So, you really love her? I didn’t think you had a heart.”
“I have a heart, Caleb. You just don’t always get to see it.” He smiled at his uncle. He and Caleb had that love/hate relationship. There were times they hated each other, but they always had each other’s back. He wouldn’t let anything happen to Caleb or to Beast. “Yes, I love her. I’m not marrying her to fill some void or whatever. I love her more than anything in the world. Being without her, it was like a part of me was missing.”
“That we can understand,” Beast said. “I wouldn’t be anywhere without Hope.”
“Neither I with Faith. They certainly came into our lives with a bit of a shock.” Caleb stood up and circled Dwayne. “Marriage is a big step though. You’ve not dated a woman before in your life.”
“I’ve been dating Charity for some time now. There hasn’t been any other woman for me and there never will.”
“Does she know everything that you do? The killing?” Caleb asked. “Some women will find that hard to deal with.”
“Charity will surprise you. She knows what I do and what I’m capable of doing. She’s seen it firsthand, and without me being who I am, she wouldn’t have ever gotten free.”
“I get that, Dwayne, but this life is not for everyone. I just want to make sure you’ve been up front and honest with her about everything,” Caleb said, the concerned uncle suddenly stepping up.
“I have. She knows everything.”
“I don’t keep secrets from Hope. They’re the curse of a marriage. Once you start lying there’s no way out, and besides, when you’re with the right woman, it doesn’t matter what you do. Love is more important,” Beast said.
Dwayne wasn’t about to upset him on that score. He believed that honesty was indeed the best policy, but he also knew that sometimes the truth can unravel every single couple. He’d be honest with Charity, but he would always make sure he knew her thoughts as well. This marriage, he wanted it to work. He liked waking up in the morning, Charity in his arms, the sun shining on both of them. There were moments when he truly believed he’d fallen in love with an angel. When they were apart, he wanted to be with her.
She was looking for places to work and colleges to attend, and the fact he got to help her with that meant everything to him. The little moments they shared, like the food fight they had; they’d burst out laughing because they had to clean up their apartment.
The fact she always came back on a Saturday from doing laundry, and he’d watch her fold it or iron it.
The small domestic things that he once didn’t think had any place in his world were some of what he lived for.
When they were married, and after their honeymoon, he wanted to go house hunting. That wasn’t a huge need until they started a family, and Charity wasn’t ready to start a family yet. Even though she loved kids and had become close with Hope and Faith, she didn’t want to start having babies immediately.
He didn’t completely mind that either as he wanted to spend some time with her first before they had kids. Children would draw her away from him at times, and even though he did want to see a tiny Charity or a tiny son running around, he could wait.
With Charity, he’d wait forever. She was worth waiting for.
Patience was one of his strong suits when he needed it.
For the next hour he stood in one place as the tailor made changes to the length, and used his tape measure. Staring in the mirror, Dwayne tried to keep his impatience in check. He hated standing for so long while another man touched him, even if it was for a suit.
This is for your wedding. It’ll be fine.
However, by the time the tailor said he’d have everything done for when he needed, Dwayne couldn’t wait to get the fuck out of there.