Chapter 51 A Surprise

Chapter 51 A Surprise
James’s P.O.V.

After saying goodnight to Denver and his wife, we head to Selena’s bedroom. She kicks off her heels and starts dancing on the sofa, overflowing with happiness. 

I’ve never seen her this joyful—my happy soul. Watching her like this, carefree and glowing, makes my heart dance too. 

Always keep her happy like this. I silently pray to God. I want to see her like this always. Really.

I stand there with my arms crossed over my chest, my lips curved up into a smile.

I’m happy too—more than I’ve been in a long time. Everything is finally okay. No more secrets, no more fear. No one can separate us now. I see a future with her, and I know that together, we’ll build it—peacefully, beautifully.

Denver’s prank scared me at first, but once he showed his support, we both felt so damn relieved. And now? Now, we don’t care about anyone’s opinion. It’s just us.

She leaps off the sofa and runs into my arms. “James, I’m so happy.” I wrap my arms around her in a tight hug, grinning.

“I can love you now without any fear.” She kisses my face like a crazy woman after coming up on her toes because of our height difference. And I let her. 

I just enjoy her kisses—each one making me fall harder. I’m completely lost in her.

“I told you, little miss. You’re mine. And nothing and no one will ever change that.” I cup her face and tilt it up so I can look into her eyes. 

Her beautiful blue eyes. I just love them. 

She smiles, her fingers tracing my chest as she leans in to kiss me. I grab her waist and pull her closer. Our lips meet—and this kiss feels different. It’s our first kiss after everything has fallen into place. No more hiding. No more doubt. The weight of secrecy is gone. The fear of losing each other is gone.

Now, she’s fucking permanently mine.

No one can take her away from me. That thought alone makes me deepen the kiss, my hands roaming along her back without shame. She matches my intensity, her arms wrapping around my neck, pulling me closer like she never wants to let go.

After a moment, I pull back slightly, smirking. “You know.” I tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. “You never asked me for a birthday gift.”

She looks up at me with a smile. “That’s because I don’t need anything. I already got everything I ever wanted tonight, James.” Her voice is tender, and her eyes hold mine so deeply I feel like I could drown in them.

But I do have something for her—a surprise I’ve been dying to show her.

“Still, I have something for you. A surprise,” I tell her. Her eyes light up the second she hears the word surprise. My woman loves surprises. I know that. That’s why I didn’t tell her anything earlier. 

“What surprise? Tell me.” She asks excitedly. She looks so damn adorable.

Her excitement is adorable. God, I can’t wait to have babies with her—mini versions of both of us running around. It feels like a dream. 

James, stop it! Slow down. Where are you going? First, let her finish her studies. Make her your wife. Then think about kids.

“First, close your eyes,” I say, and she obeys instantly, smiling wide.

I take a step back, slip off my coat, and begin unbuttoning my shirt. The fabric falls off my shoulders, revealing the new ink etched into my skin.

She’s going to love it—I just know it.

“Open your eyes, love.” As I say softly, she slowly open her eyes. 

I gesture to her look down. As her gaze drops to my bare chest, her eyes sparkle, seeing the tattoo there. 

Right over my heart, in elegant, bold script, is her name: Selena—tattooed permanently on my skin with a small heart next to it, like a symbol of where she truly belongs.

“I can’t believe it… You…” she breathes, fingers stroking the tattoo. “You did this for me?” Her voice trembles with emotion.

I take her hand in mine and press a kiss to her fingertips, my eyes fixed on her. “Of course, love. You’re my heart. Now, you’re a part of me forever.”

Tears well up in her eyes and trickle down her cheeks. They’re happy tears. But I still can’t bear to see her cry.

“Hey, don’t cry. I didn’t do it to make you cry.” I gently wipe them away.

“You’re crazy, James.” She shifts her gaze back at the tattoo.

“Only for you, little miss.” I look at her like she’s my entire world.

She gently touches the tattoo again, smiling through the tears—and I swear, I’ll do anything to keep that smile on her face for the rest of her life.

I promise to myself. 

"It's so beautiful!" She places a kiss on the tattoo, and I close my eyes, completely losing myself in the gentle touch of her lips.

As her lips stay on my tattoo, her warm breath sends shivers down my spine. My dick hardens against my tight pants.

I cup her face, tilting her head up so our eyes meet. The love, the desire, the overwhelming emotions between us—it’s all there, raw and unfiltered.

"I can't believe you're mine, James.” She looks deeply into my eyes, stroking my beard. I can see the deep love in her eyes for me. 

Yeah, I’m hers. I always have been. And I want to be hers in every lifetime. That’s all I want. I want to spend my every life with this beautiful woman. God, I’m crazy for her… because she drives me crazy.

"You're mine, Selena. Forever,” I tell her in my husky voice, gazing deeply into her blue eyes. Once again, I get lost in them.

Now her dad knows about us. No one can separate her from me. That takes my desire for her to the next level. Fuck! She’s all mine, and I want to declare this to the entire world now. 

I want to make her my wife, have babies with her, and grow old with her. Until my last breath, I want to be with this woman, and when I close my eyes forever, the last face I want to see is hers.

I grab her waist and kiss her deeply, pulling her closer to me. God! I’m madly in love with her, and I’ve no regrets.