Total pages in book: 30
Estimated words: 27767 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 139(@200wpm)___ 111(@250wpm)___ 93(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 27767 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 139(@200wpm)___ 111(@250wpm)___ 93(@300wpm)
The sound of Brian's voice breaks me out of my thoughts, and I hear him introduce me to the crowd, saying, "Everyone, please welcome my beautiful wife, Blair. She will be giving the commencement speech."
The audience applauds and the curtains pull back, revealing the hundreds of people waiting for me to speak. My nerves are almost overwhelming, and if not for the love shining in Brian's eyes, I don't think I can manage it. I step up to the podium and clear my throat, waiting until the crowd grows silent and all eyes are on me.
"Thank you," I begin, my voice quivering just a little. "It's an honor to be here to represent my husband and the rest of the board members. Over the past ten years, Beckett Industries has become one of the most successful ventures in the country, and we couldn't have done it without all of you."
More applause. This is good. This is going well. I look over at Brian, who nods, encouraging me to continue.
"Today, I would like to announce that Beckett Industries has chosen a new CEO. He or she will be able to take the company in a new direction and bring a fresh perspective. And that person is me."
I pause, allowing the crowd a moment to absorb the news.
"With the board's permission, I plan to expand the company into areas we've never explored before. There are several charities in need of funding, and we’re more than happy to support them. As for the future, well, it's going to be bright."
The crowd erupts into cheers and applause, and a few board members nod approvingly. Brian rises from his seat and crosses the room to the podium, standing beside me as the audience continues to celebrate.
"What do you say we get out of here and go upstairs?" he whispers in my ear, sending a thrill through my body.
"Sounds perfect."
Brian takes my hand, and together, we exit the ballroom.
It's so silly, but booking the hotel room at the same hotel where the charity dinner is being held allows us to race upstairs to be alone without the long trip home. It feels risque. Knowing all of our employees and shareholders are still downstairs makes me feel...sexy. Naughty.
It isn't until Brian has me down to the matching red lingerie I wore for a surprise that I pause, feeling a little self-conscious when I see myself in the mirror. Two pregnancies and age have changed my body, but somehow, Brian looks just as fit and muscle-packed. He catches me looking and reads the hesitation on my face.
"Blair, what's wrong?"
"I just..." I trail off, shaking my head. "I'm not nineteen anymore."
He smirks, crossing the room in a few steps and gathering me into his arms.
"And? So what? You're a gorgeous, confident, sexy woman, and I love your body just the way it is. Now come here and let me show you how much."
I melt at his words, the tension leaving my body as I allow him to pull me close. "Really? Are you sure you wouldn't prefer I look different?"
"Blair, you're even hotter now than you've ever been. These curves…" He caresses me, making my breath hitch. "...just mean that I can be a little rougher and fuck you nice and hard every time."
A wave of arousal shoots through me at his words, and I gasp, my eyes wide as he pulls me down onto the bed and starts to peel off his suit.
"Let me prove it to you," he says, his voice low and rough with need.
I nod, and he wastes no time, flipping me onto my stomach and yanking my panties off. His strong, warm hands grab my hips and pull me up onto my knees, and I'm instantly ready for him.
Over the next few hours, Brian proves to me again and again that he finds me perfect. And by the time he's done, I'm convinced too.
This man...he makes me happier than I could have ever imagined. Even eleven years later, he still makes my heart sing.
The End.