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  “He does? I was always worried he would hate me.”

  Nancy shook her head. “No. Thatcher is one of the most compassionate and forgiving people I know. He has a lot of respect for you.”

  “Good. I would like to get close to him. I have a feeling he’ll be my son-in-law soon.”

  “I hope so,” she said with a smile. She grabbed her purse and headed toward the door. “I’ll see you later, Dad.”

  “Bye, kiddo,” he said with a smile.

  She left the house then returned to Thatcher’s. When she walked inside, there were boxes stacked in the corner, all of her belongings. Her furniture was placed in the spare bedroom. She didn’t see Thatcher anywhere.

  “Thatcher?” she called.

  There was no response.

  He wasn’t in the bedroom or the kitchen. She walked into his office and saw him standing in the middle of the room, completely naked.

  When she looked at him, she saw the intensity in his eyes, the color of his eyes shining bright. His palms were covered in paint. One hand was red and the other was blue. His skin was bare of any markings or splotches. But when she looked into his eyes, she saw the command shine through.

  Nancy stepped closer to him, her feet walking across the paper he laid across the floorboards.

  Thatcher stared at her body, eyeing her breasts and the area between her legs. Somehow, she knew exactly what he was saying. Slowly, she stripped down, taking her time as each article of clothing was peeled away. His eyes grew darker the longer he watched her, pleased by the revealed skin. Nancy pulled down her underwear then stood naked across from him. Thatcher didn’t move, just staring.

  She stepped closer to him, moving slowly until they were a few inches apart. When she looked into his eyes, she saw the happiness and joy shine bright. Her belongings were in the house and she officially lived with him. They took the next step in their relationship. Nancy could feel his emotions through his eyes.

  Thatcher stepped closer to her then grabbed her waist, smearing paint across her skin. It felt cold on her stomach but she didn’t flinch. He moved his hand down, touching her hip. Nancy felt the paint on her skin, rubbing it between her fingers, then placed her palm on his chest, smearing the red paint. His blue hand grabbed her neck and pulled her lips to his. As soon as they touched, the fire erupted between them. Their hands glided over each other, splashes of color across their bodies. Nancy felt it dampen her hair and touch her eyebrows but she didn’t care.

  Thatcher guided her to the floor then moved on top of her, pulling her legs apart. Their bodies splashed color on the virgin canvas below them as they rolled around. Thatcher didn’t remove his gaze from hers as he slipped inside her, moving gently.

  Nancy moaned loudly as she felt him stretch her. Her hands moved down his back, spreading the paint even more. They made love sensually and slowly, the drops of colors dripping down their bodies. Thatcher panted as he moved into her, unable to control the emotions that were breaking through. Nancy felt the same pain in her heart, the feeling of such unknown happiness that it physically pained her. Together, they climaxed then held each other, their sweat mixing with the paint.

  Thatcher stared down at her then kissed her on the forehead. Nancy felt tears bubble from her eyes while she looked at him. It was a moment she’d never forget, a jump that she would never regret taking. She plunged head first into this frightening relationship, and it was the best decision she ever made.

  “What are we going to do with the paper?” she asked, feeling it stick to her back.

  “We’re going to frame it and hang it in the living room.”

  She smiled while she felt his cheek with her fingers. “Capturing a moment.”

  “One of many.”

  The story continues….

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  (Book Five of the Hawaiian Series)

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  About the Author

  E. L. Todd was raised in California where she attended California State University, Stanislaus and received her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, then continued onto her master’s degree in education. While she considers science to be interesting, her true passion is writing. She is also the author of the Soul Saga Trilogy, The Alpha Series, and her bestselling novel, Only For You, the first installment of the Forever and Always Series. She is also an assistant editor at Final-Edits.com.

  By E. L. Todd

  Soul Catcher

  (Book One of the Soul Saga)

  Soul Binder

  (Book Two of the Soul Saga)

  Soul Relenter

  (Book Three of the Soul Saga)

  Only For You

  (Book One of the Forever and Always Series)

  Forever and Always

  (Book Two of the Forever and Always Series)

  Edge of Love

  (Book Three of the Forever and Always Series)

  Force of Love

  (Book Four in the Forever and Always Series)

  Fight for Love

  (Book Five in the Forever and Always Series)

  Lover’s Roulette

  (Book Six in the Forever and Always Series)

  Happily Ever After

  (Book Seven of the Forever and Always Series)

  Sadie

  (Book One of the Alpha Series

  Elisa

  (Book Two of the Alpha Series)

  Connected by the Sea

  (Book One of the Hawaiian Crush Series)

  Breaking Through the Waves

  (Book Two of the Hawaiian Crush Series)

  Connected by the Tide

  (Book Three of the Hawaiian Crush Series)

  Taking the Plunge

  (Book Four of the Hawaiian Crush Series)