Chapter 61

After lighting the scented candles strategically placed round the room, Bo lifted the champagne from the ice bucket and filled two glasses. According to hotel policy, newly wedded couples were always presented with a complimentary bottle of champagne, a basket of exotic fruits and chocolate, flowers and assorted accessories as a wedding gift. He still couldn't believe how far he'd stretched his iron will considering it's been a week since they'd made love. Once he'd carried Carly over the threshold all he wanted to do was to rip her clothes off; the exchange of heated kisses had led to even more heated petting but the need to give Carly the perfect romantic wedding night had curbed him from taking her right there and then. Smiling at the closed bathroom door he wondered what Carly had in store for him; she'd gone in with her vanity case, a shopping bag and a glint in her eyes that told him it was probably something guaranteed to blow his mind.

Carly finally came out freshly showered and perfumed; her hair a gleaming nimbus down her shoulders and looking hotter beyond his wildest fantasies in a silk peach robe wide open to reveal the scant peach lace lingerie underneath. All Bo could at first was stare at her, speechless.

She moved towards him smiling, her eyes reflected in the candles' light. 'You like?'

'Like?' Bo drew her in his arms, loving the smell of her; akin to a summer breeze. 'I think Victoria just gave away one of her secrets. You're incredibly beautiful Mrs Brady.'

Framing her face with his hands, their lips merged in a crushing hot kiss that instantly dulled their senses. Carly drawing his lower lip into her mouth and sucking it sensually was almost his undoing and with difficulty he broke the kiss, not wanting to rush the prelude to their lovemaking. 'First things first.' He moved to the table where their drinks rested and handed her a glass before taking his. 'To us.'

'To us.' She touched her glass against his and sipped the sparkling drink, eyes fixed on him. How handsome he looks... she thought possessively. The slight heaviness on her finger and the glint of the matching band on his reminded her yet again that the day's events hadn't been a dream; she was now Carly Marie Brady and no more Lawrence or Vivian to ever come between them again. 'Happy?'

'Deliriously.' She whispered. 'You know, this morning I remembered something you said to me a long time ago... that our love story will never end. Remember that night?'

'Yeah... the night I found out the whole truth about Nicky and caught up with you by the skin of my teeth when you were about to leave town.' With his free hand, Bo stroked her cheek. 'Our love never actually ended... it's just been in hiatus for 16 years. And here we are now Princess.'

The look they exchanged conveyed the message of their mutual love more than words ever could. Bo kissed her again, looking at her lovingly and stroking her cheek with a finger before reciting softly:

Who knew a touch this perfect would happen,

or planned a night this insatiable,

beneath a rising moon?

I look into your eyes—green oceans

of calm, great storms of desire,

pulling me into their current.

Breathe again that same breath,

and I will answer it with my own—

faltering, hurried and warm.

'That is so beautiful.'

'It's not mine either.'

'I don't care… it's a wonderful, loving gesture. What I rehearsed doesn't even come close to that.'

'I doubt that, princess. I want to hear it.'

Touching his face she said softly,

'Your soft touch, like the glow of the moon,

brings forth my heart from its dark cocoon.

And in your eyes your love shines forth,

more than the stars, your glance is worth.

And every word brings forth the fire

within my veins, the brink of desire.

To grow old in your arms, only with you

that is my dream, it is all I want to do.

When sands of time have finally run short

my spirit will fly. The gods, my escort.

And I will save a seat, for you at my side

Eternity awaits, only for us to abide.

Bo turned his head to kiss the hand resting on his cheek, his own eyes filling up; unable to remember how his life had been the first several months after her "death". He'd lived in a void, forcibly pushing away images of her sweet face and wondering how to face a bleak and uncertain future without her. Predestination… he thought again. She's my destiny and I'm hers. Forever.

Without a word, he took her glass and placed it and his on the table before picking up the remote next to the basket of fruit and pointed it at the stereo, soft music immediately flowing from hidden speakers. Carly trembled as he slowly slipped the robe off her shoulders and down her arms. He touched her face first, fingers smoothing over every part of it then moved to her neck and down her cleavage. Carly's breathing became unsteady as he untied the ribbon lacing the front of her short nightie together, slowly peeling it off her shoulders and dropping it on the floor; kneading her breasts which immediately went taut under his hands and roaming her mouth with his tongue.

Here we are just you and me

Got something for you baby

Wait and see

No need to worry, come follow me

I don't want you to think about anything else

Tonight

We've been together for quite sometime

Now I know that your love is mine

No more fantasizing of how it would be

Cause tonight all your dreams come true...

Ending the kiss, Carly untied his robe and he shrugged it off, eyes not leaving her face. Pressing herself full against his heated flesh, she kissed his neck and chest, caressing it with her fingertips then went down on her knees. Bo gasped out her name hoarsely and shut his eyes, his fingers combing through her hair as she filled him with her mouth; his whole body gripped with knife-edged pleasure. Pulling her back up on her feet he crushed his mouth with hers again, pressing frenzied kisses over her face as he picked her up and carried her to the bed, placing her on the cream satin sheets.

Carly wrapped her arms round her husband as he lowered himself on top of her and they kissed wildly and hungrily; hands caressing and stroking frantically. Bo freed her lips to kiss her neck, savouring Carly's moans as he kissed and devoured her breasts; grabbing hold of her hand when he felt it move down his lower body. Gently pushing it away, he murmured against her lips, 'No speeding allowed, princess.'

Carly's low chuckle switched to a breathless cry, her hands gripping his hair as he moved down to lick her navel then moving further down to return the sweet, hot provocative pleasure she'd given him earlier; torturing her almost senseless. Carly arched her back as Bo gripped her thighs, his stubble grazing her skin as he stoked the flames within her further until he brought her to the peak. Gasping, Carly barely managed to get her breath back as he moved back up, his blazing eyes looking down at her as he ran his fingers through her tousled hair.

'Make love to me.' She whispered, wrapping her legs round him.

She didn't have to tell him twice, he was excruciatingly ready for her. He plunged into her almost roughly, enveloping himself with her heat. He meant to go slow but a great wave of passion surging through him as he began to move within her, crushing her mouth with his. Carly's arms tightened round his neck as Bo increased the pace, ignited by his intense desire and love for the beautiful woman in his arms.

She's mine... body and soul, I'll never, ever lose her again.

Ready to give all my love

Won't hold back

Someday is tonight

Let me make your dreams come true

Don't hold back

Someday is tonight...

Carly's nails digging into his back coupled with her moans excited him further, causing him to plunge even deeper, his movements intensifying and growing faster and she clung to him; eagerly responding to the burning possession of her body.

'I love you princess...' he gasped against her lips. 'I love you so much!' With one last thrust he carried her with him in a shuddering climax welding them together in a tight, desperate embrace; shuddering and panting in each other's arms.

Bo felt Carly's heart beat against his chest as he pulled her against him, clearly hearing the sound of her unsteady breathing. Clasping the hand stroking his chest, he lifted it to his lips; Carly's rings glittering in the candles' light. Carly felt like every bone in her body had dissolved as she lay against Bo and for a long time they held each other close without speaking; enveloped by the serenity of their surroundings and the intensity of spent passion.

'I'm struggling to find the exact right word to describe what just happened.' She murmured at last.

Bo smiled, rubbing her back and stroking her hair. 'Perhaps it's just indescribable then.'

'I think everything about us is indescribable. Our bond, how we feel about each other... how we make love. Even after all these years nothing's changed.' She kissed his chest.

'We both know the reason for that don't we, Princess? Having that symbolic ceremony up at El Castillo was the best thing we ever did.'

'I can't wait to see it again. It's my favourite place in the whole world.' She raised her head to look down at him; the green eyes he loved so much wearing a marvellous radiance. 'So when are we going to Chichén Itza?'

'Beginning of our second week here. I want you all to myself for a while, Mrs Brady.' He kissed her lingeringly; brushing back some errant strands away from her flushed face. 'Do you know you always look even more beautiful right after we make love?'

Carly smiled at the remark, suddenly looking shy.

'Really, you do. I sure love this face.' He traced her cheek with his finger.

'You always put a smile on it, with love and that special kind of magic only you have, Bo Brady. I love you so much.'

'I love you too, Princess. More than life itself.' He kissed her again, cradling her face with his hands. So beautiful, precious and serene, a face he'd never thought he would behold again after so many years of blocking her from his mind. If she was precious before, as his wife she was ten times more now and tonight was the official start of the creation of new memories.

'Penny for your thoughts.' Carly said softly.

'Not worth a penny.' He smiled, stroking her hair. 'Just admiring you. Anything on your mind?'

'Besides you?'

He chuckled.

'So many things; our wedding, this moment in your arms... the rest of our lives ahead of us.' She looked pensive. 'And I don't know about you but I felt Isabella, Nicky and Pop's presence during the ceremony; like they were right there watching us.'

'Yeah, I think I felt that too. I like to believe they were there giving us their blessing, especially Nicky. I'm pretty sure wherever he is; he's more than happy for you... for us. We became the best of pals when you were gone, before Larry packed him back to boarding school. '

'I know, Shawn D told me all about it.' She whispered, touching his face. 'But what should I expect from somebody who's always been so giving and wonderfully kind. I'm really happy he finally gave you the chance to be a father figure to him.'

'We had one major thing in common, how much we loved and missed you so terribly.' Bo suddenly felt a lump in his throat and his eyes welled up.

'Hey... Hey...' Carly brushed his eyes with her finger tips, immediately distressed. 'What's wrong honey?'

He held her tight, looking deep into her eyes. 'Even with what we both know, sometimes I just can't help feeling it's all too good to be true. I'd die if I ever lost you again, Carly. For God sake, don't ever die on me; I couldn't go through all that nightmare and pain again...' his voice broke.

Carly hugged him close then planted kisses over his face before looking down at him again. 'I'm not going anywhere... for a long, long time. God Willing I'll still be with you when my hair's all silver and my looks all faded.' She whispered.

Bo smiled at her tenderly. 'You'll always be beautiful, Mrs Brady. A face this gorgeous can never fade.'

'And you'll never be an old man to me.' She smiled back. 'I can never, ever forget the night I saw you again after so many years... the same handsome, dashing, wonderful man I fell in love with looking down at me. After I got my memory back, I kept fantasizing the moment we'd face each other again, what your reaction would be, what you'd say to me.'

Bo traced her eyebrow with a finger. 'Was it like it you dreamt it would be?'

'Far more than I dared.'

They kissed, hands feverishly caressing; their need for each other again energizing resting muscles. Carly tilted her head to give Bo access to her throat, which he trailed with his lips, then moving up to her cheek, gently pulling her earlobe with his teeth. 'God... I can't enough of you.'

'How about enhancing my beauty even further then?' Carly murmured, turning her head back to capture his mouth again as she slipped one thigh over his hip. Bo sat up as she joined with him again, arms gripping her waist as they moved in heated unison; guttural sounds coming from him, choppy gasps from her. Carly ran her fingers through his hair as she rode him, closing her eyes as Bo planted quick, hot kisses down her throat; lowering his head to open his mouth on a breast, his thumb rolling over the other before administering the same treatment on it. Capturing her mouth hungrily again he felt her finally coming apart in his arms and as she cried out, it triggered his own release. Exhausted, he sank back down on the mattress, still holding his wife tightly in his arms. 'Oh my God...' Carly panted against his damp neck. 'That was so...'

'Indescribable?' he managed to say, trying to catch his breath.

'Fuck you.'

'Have a heart woman, at least give me ten minutes.'

Giggling, they continued kissing and cuddling close until they drifted off to sleep; this time the gentle sounds of Il Divo serenading them.

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They woke just before dawn and languidly made love again; falling asleep afterwards. When Carly opened her eyes again the sun was streaming through the window, filling the room with its morning light. Leaning over Bo, she pressed a kiss on his forehead, moving down to his cheek. 'Good morning,' she whispered sensuously in his ear, grinning as a slow smile spread across his sleepy face. As he opened his eyes to look at her, Carly couldn't help noticing how his warm brown eyes always looked darker when he woke up.

'Good morning beautiful.' He murmured, tracing her lips with a finger. 'What a wonderful way to wake up, huh?'

'I've always regarded waking up in your lover's arms the most beautiful way to wake up.'

'Well you're not just my lover, you're my wife. That makes it three times more wonderful.' Stroking the thigh draped over his, Bo kissed her; the tender kiss growing possessive in seconds and soon they were engaged in another bout of passionate love making. All in all, a wonderful way of celebrating their first morning as a married couple.

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'Promise we'll do this often when we get home.' Carly said as they luxuriated in the hot scented bath ten minutes later.

'No problem,' Bo replied, sponging her back. 'But I'd sooner take more showers with you. Easier, broader and faster access, you know what I mean?' He growled, kissing her shoulder and the side of her neck.

'Now how come you managed to make that sound so dirty?'

'Don't you know by now this soft, gorgeous body of yours always brings out the animal in me.' Bo rubbed his unshaven cheek against hers. 'You've always been so soft...' he reached from behind to knead her breasts. 'And I like my hands free enough to explore every inch of it.'

'Mmm...' Carly turned her head, capturing his lips with hers. 'As much as that's turning me on, we're going to have to practise some restraint for a while; as soon as we get out of here I want to order room service.'

'Tired of me already?' he teased.

'Like that's possible.' She grinned. 'Besides, sex isn't the only thing in our itinerary now is it?'

'Course not. After breakfast we'll go exploring. Remember how we spent our last honeymoon, Princess? Romance "Cancun style".' He kissed her again.

After barely managing not to let things go too far in the tub, they fed each other breakfast; pancakes, sausages and fresh strawberries. Slipping a strawberry into her mouth, Bo watched her chew slowly before tasting it on her tongue as he kissed her deeply which she eagerly reciprocated but firmly pushed off the hand going up her thigh. 'Watch the hands, Commissioner. Once this terry robe comes off, we'll be stuck in here all day and we have a lot to do, remember?'

'It would be a lot easier to keep the hands away if you weren't so damn hot.' He complained, giving her a mock glare. 'There's just this much temptation a man can resist, you know.'

Carly deliberately drew her long legs well out of his reach. 'Well, you just going to have to tough it for several hours and if you dare put one finger on me, I'll make you stand in a corner.'

Bo laughed, ruefully waving his hands. 'Okay, hands off then. But you'd better make it up to me afterwards… big time.'

Carly grinned, her green eyes suddenly wearing a feline look. 'We'll see.' She stretched out one leg, placing it on his lap. 'We'll definitely, definitely see…'