An Earl’s Broken Heart – Extended Epilogue
Five years had now gone by and yet not so much had changed except that time had passed, between them. Things were still at their very best. Their love hadn’t died down neither had their passion faded away. She still trembled from his touch and the way she called his name when they were in their moment of climax still made his head swoon and his heart reach out for her.
He loved her more every day and they grew closer and closer till it felt like their souls were connected to one another.
Their family had been everything they ever wanted it to be: loving, amazing, and peaceful.
Isabel had never missed an opportunity to remind him that he was the one she had chosen and would always choose. She told him she loved him all the time, even when he least expected it. It was when he was about to reach for his robe from his closet that he saw the note she kept for him. He read it to see what she had written.
I love you and I’m sorry.
He smiled at the note like a fool as he felt his insides churn for her. Every day, she reminded him how lucky he was to have her. It had not been easy but with Isabel by his side, all had come into place. She made the journey easier, and he could never have asked for a better partner.
*****
Isabel was awake and he could hear it from the soft sounds she made as she tried to turn to face him. His sight was replaced with her beautiful face and she smiled as she allowed herself to relax in his arms.
“You are awake,” he said to her.
“And so are you,” she replied.
She gathered her hands under her head, using it as a support, and he watched her through the ordeal, his legs curled up.
“Peaceful sleep?” He asked her.
She tried to nod. “I was in your arms. There was no chance I would be troubled at night.”
He moved to kiss her, and as she closed her eyes, he took a second to gaze at her before he planted the kiss on her cheek.
“Are you ready to get up?” He asked her.
She shook her head then groaned audibly. “I’m beyond tired.”
He understood her, he too did not have the strength to get up at all.
Her voice was soft, she was suggesting something, and he could very well hear it in the way she dragged her question.
“You,” He said simply.
His eyes went to her face, and he touched it softly while she leaned into his touch. He felt her body respond to his touch. He had missed her, not because she had been away but because they hadn’t had any time for each other lately.
She looked away. It was clear that an idea was brewing in her mind. She finally opened her mouth to speak.
“Why don’t we just stay in bed all day and enjoy ourselves, let’s not step out today.”
He laughed even though he was enjoying her suggestion. “Are you sure?”
She nodded. There was no way he could say no to the look in her eyes.
“They’ll come here and search for us, you know that.” There was no way in heavens that their children wouldn’t come running in here any minute, their son scattering everything in his way and their daughter, stealing their hearts all over again.
“When they come, they come.” she replied. “As for right now, I want you, Alexander.”
He didn’t waste any more time as he immediately moved to her, closing the distance between them.
The sheets were rumbled beneath them, and they were about to scatter it some more.
He met with her lips, but he didn’t give her the kiss she wanted. He wanted to tease her just a little, see how she had wanted him.
“Do you really want this?” He asked his lips against hers. Just a single movement, one push was all it needed.
“Alexander,” she moaned and that was enough.
He could feel his craving for her below before he kissed her on her lips. Her hands immediately went around his neck as he tried to position himself above her.
Her legs wrapped around him, and it drew him to her. He didn’t complain, he allowed her to have her way as her hands explored his body.
Things heated up quickly and at the back of his mind, he remembered that anybody could come disturb them any minute now. It didn’t want to make him leave her, he only wanted to have her as soon as possible, and times like this were very hard for them.
Their kiss deepened very quickly, and he tilted his neck to the right a little.
Her fingers went to the waistband of his trousers, and he stopped her almost immediately.
Still breathing hard, he asked, “Are you sure?”
He glanced at the door and back at her. She bit her lips and that single movement made him lose it all for her. He was throbbing for her, and he needed her as much as she wanted him, maybe even more, but he had to ask her if she was certain.
“I am very sure,” she replied, still trying to reach for him.
He looked at the door again, then back at her. Deciding not to care, he leaned in and kissed her again. Moving to her neck almost immediately, he nibbled and sucked her breast softly, earning him soft moans and whispers from her lips.
He kissed her earlobe and allowed his teeth to graze it, she shivered below him as she held on to him more tightly.
“I love you, Isabel,” he told her.
“And so do I,” she replied to him as she reached for him again.
He sucked in a large amount of breath as he didn’t bother to stop her this time.
He knew that this was their only time together. He wasn’t planning on wasting it thinking of the what ifs. As though on cue, there was a knock on the door.
She paused just as he did. They both listened for whoever it was, hoping that the knock wouldn’t come again but it did.
He rolled away, settling in beside her. They both quickly sat up as they arranged their clothing, trying to make sure they looked okay.
“Are you okay?” he asked her.
She nodded as she pulled on the hem of her gown
“You can come in,” he said, loud enough for whoever was at the door to walk in.
The door opened to reveal Hannah.
“The children are awake, and they insist they would like to come over here.” She said to Isabel immediately.
Isabel turned to Alex and said with a chuckle, “Here comes disturbance.”
Alexander had no issue with that. In as much as his children could be quite overbearing sometimes and a lot to handle, he never missed an opportunity to be with them.
His little boy was extremely mischievous, finding a way to know everything that went on in the house, and his girl was too sharp for a child. Alexander had once wondered where she got her energy from; he was certain it wasn’t from Isabel, so it had to be him.
There had been a day that they had argued about it, Isabel had claimed she got it from her, and Alexander just never let it be.
“Okay,” he declared as he turned away from her to face the servant. “Let them come in and get breakfast for us in here, thank you.”
Their two little children ran into the room, causing chaos as they jumped on the bed, scattering it more than it already was.
Alexander pulled his daughter to him as she giggled while Isabel struggled to catch their son. Their laughter filled the room as he radiated with happiness and fulfillment of the family he had.
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Very interesting story that starts love and betrayal.And a marriage arrangement.Extended Epilogue was a good finish.But it still needs some proof reading done.
Thank you so much for your constructive but positive feedback, my dear Pauline! I will take your words into consideration and try to improve my editing process!🙂
The story could have been nice to read if it wasn’t so convoluted, too repetitive and included slang words that would not have been used in that era, definitely needs more work and proof reading
Thank you so much for your constructive comment, dear Lavinia! I will take your words into consideration and try to improve my future books!🙂
Very interesting storyline. A little slow to start, but paced up a bit as I got into it. Enjoyed the characters. Also agree with others about the proof reading and the use of the words “you guys”. Great Extended Epilogue.
Thank you so much for your helpful comment, dear Ann! I’m glad you enjoyed my novel and the end of it, and I will take your comments about the proofreading into consideration!😊
This is a interesting story Alexander was heartbroken by Isobel ‘s betrayal and after years she is a widow and he has debts Love wins
Thank you for your comment, dear Gwen. Means the world!
This book had three books in one. All were good reads. I will look to see if each story is listed as a stand a lone and leave a review.
Hello my dear Kay, thank you so much for your comment! I am happy you enjoyed the collection!