I know I shocked and scared Sophia with my tattoo. It seemed through all of our chats that no one had ever done anything special for her.

I knew that was extreme and a bit crazy—a permanent act, but she needed to know how important she was to me. She questioned my faithfulness, and I felt this would help calm her worries. I knew she’d be mine, forever. I would make sure of it. I’d give her everything I had to make her want no one else. I’d do my best to love her like she had never been loved before.

I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I wanted to run into Lisa during our trip. I wanted her to see Sophia and her beauty. I wanted everyone to know Sophia was mine—especially Lisa. She tried to destroy us, but Sophia listened long enough to forgive me. Lisa had always been a controlling bitch, not overtly, but the cunning type. Her pussy blinded me to the venom spewing from her mouth for far too long. Her fangs pierced my skin but didn’t leave a permanent scar on my heart.

Sophia brought my heart back to life. She radiated good girl but died to be naughty. It was more than just sex for me, though. I adored her and wanted to cherish her. She needed to know she wasn’t just another woman to me. She was the woman. Mine. Always.

I shuffled out of bed, careful not to wake Sophia. I knew she loved coffee, so I wanted to find her the perfect cup. I stopped by the front desk to ask for their help. They gave me directions to a café nearby to accomplish my task. I needed to be quick, though. Sophia didn’t always sleep in, and she would notice my absence when she began to stir.

The shop was around the corner, and the aroma filled the street. I ordered her a large caramel something or other. I had never been a coffee drinker, but I knew she liked her coffee sweet and light. I ordered a small for myself because the smell sucked me in, and I’d catch hell if I finished hers before getting back to the room.

I slowly opened the door, trying to avoid waking her, while balancing the two drinks in my hand. I could see her body wrapped in the sheets, holding a pillow tightly against her chest. I placed the cups on the nightstand and leaned over to kiss her lips. She kissed me back without opening her eyes.

“Morning, beautiful,” I said, backing away.

“I woke up, and you were gone. Where’d you go?”

“I figured you’d need a fresh cup of coffee.” My eyes watched as she began to stretch but quickly sat up when she heard the word coffee.

Her eyes darted around the room. “You went and got me coffee, really?”

“Yes, silly girl.” I reached for the cup on the nightstand and handed it to her.

She cradled the cup in her hands, sniffing the tiny opening on the white lid. “It smells heavenly. Thank you, Kayden.”

“We have a long drive ahead, and I thought you’d want one before we left.”

“Fuck.”

“What?” I asked.

“I’m so nervous to meet your parents. What if they don’t like me?”

“They will adore you. My mom already thinks you’re the best thing to happen to me,” I told her.

“You’ve talked to your mom about me?” Her eyebrows rose.

“Yes, I couldn’t wait to tell her about you. She was impressed you’re a librarian. I told her everything.”

“Everything?” Her eyes were almost popping out of their sockets.

“She’s my best friend, and I share the good and the bad with her,” I told her with a laugh.

“Oh my God, you didn’t tell her about our sex life, did you?”

“Not all the details, but she knows if you’re with me that you have a freaky side.”

“Fuck. How can I look her in the eyes now?” she asked, covering her eyes.

“My mom’s the least judgmental person I know, and she loves you already. Don’t worry so much, Sophia. Not many women I’ve dated have actually met my mom. You’re only the third, and one was my ex-wife.”

She shook her head, not believing my words. I couldn’t wait for her to meet my mom. I rarely introduced women to her. She worried enough without meeting the menagerie of women that strolled through my life. They weren’t the type to bring home and introduce to the parents but the type to fuck and leave.

“Want to grab breakfast and sunbathe before we go?” I asked.

“Yes, as long as your parents don’t mind us showing up later.”

“Nah, we’ll meet them at the club later. I’ll text my mom and let her know.”

Sophia grabbed some things from her bag and changed in the other room. I couldn’t wait to see her in a swimsuit. She always covered her body. The bathroom door opened slowly.

“You ready?” she asked.

“I’m dying here. Come out.”

A leg emerged from the open doorway, but I couldn’t see the rest of her.

“Sophia, lemme see already.”

“You’re not going to be happy,” she said, hidden from view.

She hopped from the doorway into the room, throwing her arms in the air playfully.

What the fuck is she wearing? The only skin visible was her shoulders, arms, and legs.

“That’s not a bathing suit, babe. Turn around.” She twirled in a circle as the skirt lifted, barely showing her ass.

“Yes, it is.” She placed her hands on her hips, ready to argue.

“I’m buying you a real suit today. One that shows off that fucking knockout body you have underneath that thing.”

“Fine, but when you’re not around, I’m wearing this one.”

“I wouldn’t have it any other way. When I’m not around, wear this one all you want,” I said.

Buying a new suit would be my first priority of the day. We found a small shop I had seen on my way to the café. Sophia needed something sexy. She ran her fingers across the suits as she walked by them.

“These are all so skimpy, Kayden.”

“Exactly! I want to see that fucking sexy body glistening in the sun. I’ll pick some out for you to try on.”

I grabbed a couple suits with little triangle tops and side-tying bottoms. She wrinkled her nose as she watched me.

“Wear one for me, Sophia.”

She went into the dressing room, and I could hear noises of disgust coming from inside.

“Lemme see each one,” I said.

She opened the door with a look of displeasure, and my eyes lit up. She looked phenomenal. Her attitude in that moment gave me a glimpse inside this woman. I’d never have to worry about her being too flashy or showing too much skin. She was modest, and it made my cock hard.