Holding her close to me, I look into her eyes and don't hold anything back.
"I love you, Mariselle," I say, and I put my finger over her lips to keep her from saying anything back. "You don't have to say it back. I know this is soon, and it's crazy, but I don't ever want to keep any part of me from you. I love you, and I want to tell you so you know everything in my heart."
I take my finger away and replace it with my lips before she can speak. I pick her up and carry her back to our bed, lying down on top of her. I kiss her until I can't just kiss her anymore. I need more, and I want her, skin on skin.
Breaking the kiss, I start pulling off my suit hurriedly, trying to get back on her.
"As much as I love seeing you in my shirt and underwear, take them off, baby. It's been seven hours
