Genesis in Bloom (14 page)

Lord Cranston smiled. "I'd be honored to accompany you both."

Genesis's heart soared at the thought of seeing her golden Adonis again. "Are you sure about this, Alex?"

"I've never been more sure of anything in my life." His voice grew rough. "I almost lost you and I'll never risk that again. All I ask is that you allow me to treat you like the princess you are in my heart. Allow me to help you with your orphanage. Put me to work because I believe it's a wonderful idea. Let me be there when you meet your new family. I want to see the joy on your face when you're welcomed into their home."

Tears stung her eyelids. "I'd like that very much."

"Of course, we won't go anywhere unchaperoned," he added. "My aunt is on her way to Paris as we speak, and she's absolutely thrilled at the thought of meeting you."

Genesis smiled. "How did you know I'd accept your offer?"

"I didn't know. I only hoped it." He cleared his throat as he knelt on the ground at her feet. "You're a wealthy woman so I have nothing to offer you except my heart."

She could barely see him through the sheen of tears which blinded her.

He pressed her hand to his heart. "This heart is yours. It belongs to you for as long as it beats in my chest. I've loved you since the first moment I stumbled into your room by mistake. Will you do me the honor of marrying me, my precious love?"

She began to weep. "Oh Alex."

He laughed. "Is that perhaps a 'yes' to my question?"

"Oh yes, yes, yes."

* * * *

Alex's eyes were vivid with passion as he scooped her up into his arms.

Genesis giggled. "What are you doing?"

"It's tradition to carry the bride over the threshold."

"That's for virgin brides, not for someone like me."

"No." A frown creased his brow. "As far as I'm concerned, you're a virgin and we're starting our life from this moment." He gave her a teasing smile. "I'll share a secret with you. After so many weeks of courting you with nothing more than a chaste kiss between us, I've begun to feel like a virgin again myself."

She laughed. "That'll be the day."

He lay her across the bed and then looked at her with admiration. "I shall devote every moment of my life to making you happy."

"You've already made me happier than any woman deserves to be. Thanks to you, the repairmen finished the work on the orphanage ahead of schedule."

"I just bribed them a little. I told them I wanted everything finished before my honeymoon, and I offered to make it worth their while."

"When we return to Paris, the first children will arrive at the home."

"Are you excited about that?"

She bit her lower lip. "Excited and nervous. It's a large project."

He nodded. "We'll just take it one step at a time. Lord Cranston is championing a bill to give more aid to the street children of London. And you have the support of your new family. Your aunt is a kindhearted woman, and your cousins are thrilled to help us run the place."

"Us," she said slowly. "I like the sound of that. It's no longer just me."

He sat down on the bed and touched her cheek. "From now on, it's 'us' forever."

She smiled up at him. "Yes, my love."

He ran his thumb across her lower lip. She closed her eyes as the sounds and smells of Cairo drifted into the room from the street below. When she opened her eyes, Genesis stared in shock at the view from the window.

She sat up quickly. "We can see the pyramids from here!"

"I requested a room with a view. I knew you'd enjoy it."

"Oh darling, how did I ever meet such a kind man?"

He gave a short laugh as he lay her back on the bed. "At the moment, I'm a frustrated man. You won't deny me your sweetness any longer, will you?"

Her gaze held his. "I'll never deny you anything."

"That's what I wanted to hear." His mouth claimed hers as he fiddled with the small buttons on the front of her exquisite sapphire gown.

Genesis's thighs quivered with excitement. The feeling spread to consume her entire body. She slid her arms around his neck and pulled him against her chest.

His laughter rumbled against the hollow of her throat. "I can't get any closer, my love."

"You're right, of course. I can always try."

Her mouth watered as his tongue teased hers. It had been so long since he'd kissed her with such all-consuming passion. She felt his huge erection press against her abdomen. His achingly potent masculinity aroused her to such a degree she felt her cunt clench with desire.

He took her hand and placed it on his hard cock. "Do you want me, little Genesis?"

"Oh yes, my darling. More than anything on earth."

He chuckled. "More than the pyramids? I know you've been anxious to see them."

"They'll still be there tomorrow as they've been for thousands of years." She stroked the bulge in his pants. "But you're what I desire now and forever."

"Then we're in agreement." He quickly removed her clothing until she wore only a garter belt and stockings. As he stared at her long legs and voluptuous breasts, he quickly tore the clothes from his own body.

Then his tongue was between her thighs, sliding into her wet sheath, exploring every inch of her sweetness. He lingered on her red, swollen clit, teasing it until she panted with pleasure. He slid two fingers into her, and they were immediately drenched with moisture. Genesis arched her back and cried out as a wave of intense aching pleasure washed over her.

No man had ever made her feel this way, and she knew no man would ever have this power over her. This was her tiny slice of heaven on earth. She regretted nothing in her past because if she hadn't worked in the brothel, she never would've met Alex. And Alex was her destiny, her prince, her king.

He slid his cock into her and her muscles clasped tightly around him, as if she were born for that purpose. He moaned as he thrust himself roughly into her. The feel of his hard, muscular body against hers caused her to cry out with the strength of her orgasm.

"Alex!" She screamed his name as excruciatingly delicious sensations slammed into her.

"My Genesis!" His body shuddered as his warm seed filled her body.

She smiled with satisfaction as she nestled in his arms. "I love you more than anything on earth."

"And I love you more than anything in the universe." He raised an eyebrow. "Your turn."

She mumbled sleepily against his shoulder. "I love you more than heaven itself."

He kissed her forehead as he stroked her hair. "Wherever you are, that's where my heaven will always be."

GENESIS IN BLOOM

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