Chapter 81 Reassurance and Healing

*STEAMY SCENE WARNING

"Lucas I love you more today than I ever have and nothing from your past is going to change that. Yes, we have been through a lot together but we are in this together and I would not change one thing about the way things have happened. It has been those challenges that have brought us closer and will continue to bring us even closer. It is important for you to continue to talk about things, including your feelings. I know how you like to keep them bottled up inside you, but you need to release them and share them with me. You should not carry these burdens alone." Elizabeth told him in the most heartfelt way as she gently pushed back his wet hair with her finger that was dangling in front of his eyes.

"I realized tonight the extent of our love Elizabeth. I never thought as myself as a jealous man or angry at that. When I kicked that door in and saw Derrick with his lips on your neck and a knife at your throat so many emotions flooded through my brain and took over. I felt ashamed because I was going to kill him. I felt jealous, angry, betrayed, hurt, and sad all at the same time." Lucas explained as he grabbed her hand and intertwined it with his. "I've never experienced that kind of rage before."

"Lucas you reacted the way any man in your situation would have. You were protecting your family." Elizabeth reassured him with a gentle kiss.

"I know, but it still hurts." Lucas said trying to let go of his guilt.

"Why don't you get out of this water now and let's get some sleep? Our parents have the children under control and we will start fresh tomorrow." Elizabeth said encouraging him to get out of the bath.

"Or you can get in." He said pulling her in clothes and all as the water splashed out of the bath tub all over the floor.

"Ooh!" She responded as she was unprepared for that, but was seeing the humor in the situation if it was to make him feel better noticing the grin on his face. "Are you proud of yourself Mr. Bouchard?"

"Yes, yes I am. I love it when you call me that." Lucas responded pulling her in for several deep kisses. "Now we can get out just so I can help you out of your wet clothes." He laughed trying to fill his mind with more positive feelings. He handed her a towel as he exited the tub and dried off making sure the door was locked then helping her to remove her dripping clothes and dry off.

The room felt hot but not from the heat. They crawled up under the covers, he draped his arm over her and pulled her naked body as close to him as he could and placing sweet kisses all over her neck. "What would you say if I told you I was never leaving your side again?" He whispered in her ear.

"I would say don't be crazy Mr. Bouchard." She teased as she grabbed his hand and enjoyed the warmth of his body pressed so tightly against hers. "You can't be with me all the time."

He turned her to face him. He gently stroked the hair from her face as he looked deep into her eyes and pulled her in for several deep passionate kisses knowing it was still to soon for things to go to far. "Elizabeth, my feelings for you are all consuming. I have never felt like this before. I can't even explain to you how you make me feel. When you look me in the eyes I want you to see my love. There is nothing in this world that would ever make me happier than being here with you." Lucas spoke with abundant passion as he followed it with several passionate kisses. His hands gently caressed her face as he admired her glowing body from the moonlight that shone through the glass doors accenting her perfect features and making her that much more desirable to him.

Elizabeth returned his affections with some passionate kisses of her own, wanting nothing more than to show her perfect husband how in love with him she was. She craved him in every possible way. Everything about the way he looked at her, touched her, and spoke to her made her crave more. It was a feeling she couldn't imagine with anyone else. Not even Jack had the same effect on her. She loved Jack, but their love was a young and inexperienced love cut short. What she felt with Lucas was so intense it was out of this world and always left her desiring more.

"I love you darling!" Elizabeth whispered as their breathing was now labored as their kisses were leaving them both breathless.

"I love you too! You are everything to me." Lucas responded as Elizabeth laid her head on his muscular chest and gently caressed it with her fingers. He ran his fingers through her hair until both of them finally managed to find peace enough to fall asleep knowing tomorrow they would start over.