Chapter 16 The Wedding Night

She wrapped her arms around his neck and he picked her up carrying her up the stairs. He approached the bedroom door; she unwrapped her arm and turned the knob. He pushed the door open with his foot and carried her inside. Then he gently set her down as if she was a porcelain doll and he was afraid of breaking her.

"Lucas did you do all of this?"

"I just wanted everything to be perfect." He grinned his dimples melting her heart.

"Lucas, This room is absolutely beautiful and we have our own bathroom!" She walked around looking at everything. "How did all my things get here?"

"Our parents gathered your things while we were on our little sleigh ride and brought them here!" He told her. At this moment he could feel his nerves getting to him. "Can I get you a glass of champagne?"

"Sure!"

He walked over to the desk and poured them both a glass. He handed it to her and then handed her a strawberry. "Try this. It goes perfect with this champagne! Do you mind if I get a little more comfortable?" He sat on the edge of the bed. "It feels like 100 degrees in here and I am pretty sure it is not from the heat!" He said nervously and with a slight grin.

Elizabeth let out a chuckle and a blush came to her face. "Go ahead my love!"

He set his glass back down on the desk and took off his shoes, socks, and white coat, draping it over the back of the chair. Then he took off his bow tie and his vest. He started unbuttoning the front of his shirt.

Elizabeth slowly made her way over to him standing immediately in front of him. She slid his half unbuttoned shirt back over his shoulders. Causing him to be helpless with his arms as she gently pushed him back on the bed. Then she began slowly caressing his chest taking in the feel of his skin and the soft hairs on his chest!

Lucas swallowed nervously. He was pretty sure he did not even know his name right now. "Elizabeth!" His voice husky with emotion and desire!

She slowly began kissing his muscular chest. "Are you okay Mr. Bouchard?" She whispered.

"Umm, Umm Sure? I am afraid you have me at a huge disadvantage."

"Is that right?" She chuckled. She unbuttoned the rest of his shirt and slid it off. He was irresistible at this moment.

"Oh my Goodness!" He said as she moved her hands closer to his waistline. This was it he thought to himself. He slowly stood her up and began unbuttoning her gown while kissing her neck. He was now feeling dizzy and weak. He slowly slid her gown down, letting it drop to the floor, slowly and tenderly caressing every inch of her body and studying it. He could now feel her trembling. He was now kissing her shoulders, her chest, in between her breasts as he began to remove the rest of her clothing. "Elizabeth my love, I have dreamt of this moment so often. Of sharing our love and desires for one another.

He took a deep breath and a step back to admire her beauty!

"I am afraid now you have me at a disadvantage Mr. Bouchard!" She chuckled as she reached down to unbutton his trousers and slide them off. Clearly evident the effect she was having on him.

"You are completely captivating in this moment!" He whispered near her ear as he kissed her neck and made his way to her lips, no longer having to stare at her lips and wondering how it would feel to kiss her. Now the nervousness was subsiding as they both made their way to the bed. Both of them were laying there completely comfortable in each others arms and so much in love. He finally rolled her over so she was now lying on her back. He placed one hand behind her head and the other on her thigh, and then he found her lips. This kiss was different. It was deeper, more intimate, passionate, but also gentle, limitless. They knew the moment had come when they didn't have to hold back or stop. They could now express their love, desires and passion.

"Are you comfortable my darling? There is no going back from this moment. Are you sure you are ready?" His deep, chocolaty gaze piercing it's way into her soul.

"I am sure!" She whispered as she gazed back at him. There was nothing that man couldn't get with that look she thought! It was as if she had fallen into a state of hypnosis.

He pulled the covers over them and they spent the next few hours joined together, lost in sweet oblivion. When all was done and they had exhausted themselves to the point they could not go on any longer. She laid her head on his chest and he slowly stroked her hair as they fell into a deep coma.

The morning sun peeked its way into the bedroom shining on Lucas face. He began to stir. Then turning over he draped his arm over his beautiful bride and pulled her close.

"Good morning my darling Lucas! She said softly and with a sweet smile.

"I love you Elizabeth! Nothing has ever felt as right to me as waking up next to you. It has been my dream for so long. I am so happy to be here with you in my arms!" He ran his finger under her hair pulling it off her neck so he could plant gentle kisses all over it, savoring the flavor and her sweet scent.

"Can we just lie here all day? She said mischievously with a beautiful smile on her face.

"I think Jack will miss us! Love, do you want to take a honeymoon or wait until your book tour? We could do both you know?"

"I just think it will be too hard on Jack to do both trips." She said. "You have two businesses and I have writing and teaching."

"What if we just take a short refresher trip to somewhere warm? We could take a one month cruise. Julie could come and help with Jack. Have you been to Bora, Bora?"

"Lucas, no I haven't!"

"It's only one of the most beautiful places in the world. You guys will love it!" He looked at her with those pleading eyes.

"Okay, you know I can't resist you when you look at me like that!"

"We can leave after Christmas and return the end of January. That way we get to spend the holidays with our families together, I can get all my business affairs in order and you won't have to miss teaching as much, because the students will be on break."

"Perfect! She said as she wrapped her arms around him and kissed him. I suppose we should get up and begin our day but I would rather experience more of you my love!" Lucas was more than happy to comply with her request!

After enjoying more of each other they finally got out of bed and began their first official day as Mr. and Mrs. Bouchard!