Chapter 47: WRAPPED UP LIKE A MUMMY

She smiled and giggled. "It wasn't that hard either, was it?"

"I don't know about you but I was working pretty hard."

She stared into his bandaged face. "I'm all yours, Christopher Jameson. I'll be yours for as long as you want me. I want to be your wife more than anything in the world, and the mother to your children." He stood slowly.

"Your…mom is still out there?"

"Well, she's probably listening at the door." He took her hand and led her to the bed.

"Get back in bed, sweetheart. I want you to rest." Ashleigh pouted. Her body was already slick and ready for him.

"By myself?" she asked.

"Get some rest," was his answer as he tucked the covers around her, "because I intend to wear you out as soon as you wake up." Her lips tugged upward at the corners in pleasure.

"Okay."

His hand lingered on her shoulder. "I wish I could kiss you." He allowed his hand to stroke her cheek. Her skin was so soft. "I have to call and find out when I can get these bandages removed!" And he needed t