Chapter 93: Proposal

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT

RYKER

"I love you, love!"

Claire's forehead felt the soft pressure of my lips as they traced a path of tenderness down to her nose. Then, as if pulled by some unseen magnet, our lips locked in a passionate, beautiful kiss. After a passionate exchange, our bodies heaved with tiredness, and our breath was ragged and laborious as we lay entwined. My finger lightly stroked her face in a sweet, sensitive gesture.

I softly whispered, "Hey, love, how about we get married again?" My voice was unsure. "While still your baby bump is hidden."

Claire screamed, "What?" with genuine amazement in her voice. The words floated in the air, an inquiry loaded with doubt. "But wait, aren't we already married?"

When I finally got off of her, I curled up next to her with my arms around her and kissed her. She laid her head on my chest, and I let her take in the sound of my heart beating.

"But you still use your birth name, right?" I murmured, a note of exasperation in my voice. I tri