<b>Chapter </b>177


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    Cam smiled smugly as he looked at his wife. Their eyes connected in an unspokennguage only they understood….I suddenly understood just how L got here.


    We entered the restaurant through a special entrance that lead straight to the VIP room so that


    others wouldn’t see Kai.


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    Dinner that night was amazing. Everyone spoke about what they did today, sharing pictures of our


    adventures. The heads had the most adorable pictures of the kids at the aquarium. We all showed the


    pictures we took together during our spa and shopping trip.


    Kai smiled warmly at me expressing how d he was that I enjoyed myself. For some reason<b>, </b>it seemed like he and the rest of the guys were a little tight lipped about what they’d been doing all day. Still, I chose not to pry. Hoping that whatever it was, he was able to enjoy himself.


    We finished dinner around 11PM; as we all headed home; the lively energy we’d all had prior was finally dying down. Jackie had fallen asleep in Cameron’s arms; while Londyn leaned her head on Tyler’s shoulder. Ka had fallen asleep leaning on Dous. As he draped his jacket over her, there was a sullen movement that told me he wanted more than her friendship.


    I smiled warmly looking at my circle of family. This is what it meant to truly feel loved and to belong. I couldn’t wait to catch Joellie up on everything that’s happened these past two weeks.


    We arrived home right before midnight; everyone quietly made their way to their suites careful not to wake the children.


    My original n was to show Kai my ‘<i>gift</i><i>‘ </i>after we got settled in; but I figured he was too tired. That was until I came out of the bathroom; as I was drying my hair; Kai wrapped his arms around my waist and whispered,


    “I’m <i>ready </i>for <i>my </i><i>gift </i><i>now </i>Miss. <i>Teagues</i><i>.</i>”


    I froze mid–dry. My ears began to redden. My heart was beginning to speed up. It was like my nerves and shyness were battling each other. I slowly turned around; he had a mischievous expression on his lips.


    “<i>Well</i><i>, </i>how <i>about </i>it Ms. <i>Teagues</i><i>.</i>”


    I smiled lightly…fuck it…why not…it’s why I brought it right?


    A mischievous grin spread across my face as I turned and headed to my walk–in closet. Peaking my head out the door, I spoke in a low and alluring tone.


    <i>“</i>I’ll be right back…could you pour me some <i>wine </i><i>please</i><i>?</i><i>” </i>


    Kai’s eyes widen with excitement; I chuckled as I watched him nervously walk over to the wine cab. No longer was he graceful.


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    I darted back into the closet and immediately shut and locked the door. In one instant, all my nerves came crumbling down. At that moment I was d my closet was the size of a small boutique. I sat on the dressing bench breathing slowly as I stared at the clothing bag my gift from Martiest was in. <fn7d56> Content originallyes from find?novel</fn7d56>


    Standing up; I picked the bag up and proceeded to get dress. Once finished, I looked at myself one


    more time in the mirror.


    Londyn and Jackie said You can never go wrong with ck. So, I decided to purchase a ckce lingerie dress with the matching underwear. I also purchased a candy apple red set…that’s forter though. My hair was down, but it was now wavy and silky.


    I took a deep breath and unlocked the door…walking slowly out of the closet…I noticed Kai reading something on his phone. As he turned in my direction, he suddenly froze in ce. His eyes widen and his phone fell out of his hand.


    I immediately began to ask if he wanted me to pick it up when he walked directly over to me and cupped my face in his hands.


    Without saying a word to each other, Kai slowly grew closer to my face. As our lips finally touched, I


    realized…I’d been dreaming of this since the moment I’d epted Ma’s proposal.


    Kai kissed me passionately as if he wanted me to feel something. I was bing breathless, but I couldn’t stop. His breath was still sweet from the wine he’d drank. As our kissing continued, his hands glided down my neck and to my lower back. I moaned slightly, his hands felt so amazing on


    my body.


    Suddenly, Kai stopped. My brows furrowed…why’d he stop?


    Before I could ask, he gently scooped me up into his arms and carried me to the bed.


    This was it!!! And I was ready!!!