“Making it up to you is fine,” Emmett replied. “But not tonight.”
Aliana felt a pang of hurt, tugging at his sleeve. “The baby and I have waited so long for you. Can’t she wait just a little longer?”
As she spoke, she leaned in to kiss him, but Emmett turned his head sharply, his jaw tight.
“Don’t mess around,” he warned, pushing her back gently. “I’ll come to you after I’m done.”
But Aliana wasn’t ready to give up. She cried, pleading with him, her voice cracking with desperation. Then, without warning, she shed her outer garments, revealing the enticing lingerie beneath.
Caught in the storm of temptation, Emmett faltered, his resolve crumbling in the face of her allure.
What was meant to be a few hours turned into a night that nearly made him miss his own wedding?
Emmett awoke with a start, his heart racing. He quickly pulled himself together and dialed Athena’s number, desperate to explain.
To his surprise, Athena didn’t scold him. Instead, she quietly assured him she would wait. Her calm response struck him deeper than he’d expected, and with a rush of gratitude, Emmett hurried toward the wedding venue.