The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Ever since he had confessed his feelings, he’d become a hermit of sorts,

spending most of his days tinkering in the kitchen, crafting all manner of comfort

food—from hearty meatloaf to creamy mashed potatoes—eager to please her

every craving.

If he wasn’t fussing over some recipe, he’d be pacing by her side, bombarding

her with questions about everything and nothing at all. The only time he ever

seemed to detach himself was to huddle in his home office, sifting through a pile

of paperwork from the company.

Nights were another story. They were tangled in sheets, his hands wandering,

as if he were trying to memorize every inch of her. And boy, did he run hot. In

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the chill of winter, she would often wake in a sweat, overheated from his

furnace-like body.

It didn’t take long for Rose to feel smothered. He was just too clingy.

In response, she threw herself into a slew of activities. Swimming lessons,

which Morrison insisted on teaching himself, were a success, and within days

she was cutting through water with the ease of a natural. He followed her, albeit

reluctantly, to prenatal classes. They went through the motions every expectant

parent did—changing clothes, swapping diapers, bathing—a whole new world

for Morrison.

Initially, he felt embarrassed, but once he realized he was just one of many guys

there, he relaxed. Sometimes, he’d even puff his chest out in pride when he

mastered a task quicker than the others, much to Rose’s bemusement. She

never thought she’d see this side of Morrison, but despite sometimes feeling

overwhelmed by his attentiveness, she couldn’t help but be touched.d2

He was changing, all for her.

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As her belly grew, so did the discomfort and mood swings. Morrison often found

himself on the receiving end of her unpredictable temper, subjected to the silent

treatment or an icy glare that seemed to come out of nowhere.

This passive-aggressive mastery was her weapon of choice.

Megan would swing by every so often, laden with nutritious treats for Rose and

a good-natured scolding for Morrison. According to her, he could do no right,

and Morrison, well, he just sucked it up and carried on.

One particular day, he made the mistake of leaving the bedroom window wide

open, and boy, did he hear about it.

“Ventilation’s all good and well,” Megan lectured, “but you’re practically

unhinging the window. What if Rose walks in and catches a cold from this draft?

Do you have any idea how dangerous that is for a pregnant woman? Do you

think they’re as robust as you, tumbling around like a bear?”

Rose glanced silently at Morrison, pursing her lips. A bear, really?

Morrison didn’t argue with Megan. Instead, he glanced at Rose and excused

himself, “I’ve got a pot roast in the oven. Better check on it.”

His expression was unreadable, perhaps a sign he’d grown accustomed to the

scolding.

Molly’s gaze towards him still

his bed, now he had

Rose company for a while, until Rose excused

restroom. When she returned, she headed straight for the

to his culinary

skills had surged in recent weeks. If there

mind to, he’d excel at it. As Rose wrapped her

he knew it was her. He held her hand

her, their eyes meeting in

here?” he

kiss, which he deepened, taking control.

he released her, her

groped her waist and asked her the question he

just… You’ve been catching so much flak because of me,”

holding onto his shirt.

sorry for me?” Morrison

just worried you might start taking it out on me one day,” she replied,

keeping a

on every bit of

the shyness in his

possessed, caught

the hand on

her again, his voice husky. “I have to endure

months. This is unbearable…”

he had been warned

overdo it.

doctor basically canceled his intimate

sooner, and

would have been best if

him night and day, indulging in the

Rose’s heart pounding wildly. Her face turned an

her heart skipping a beat at his words. “You…

restless.”

stirs me up?” he countered, his touch

I should stay away from you more,

these things all

allow it.

not even

hands unconsciously

weren’t this horny

out of reach. Out of sight, out

had ensnared him completely, leaving him without

in front of him,

the delightful aroma wafting

she asked, leaning

love it,”

scent and nodded eagerly. “When will it be ready? I can

wait.”

said, wrapping his arms around

watching

eyes widened in realization. “Oh

they were still here.”

need to come out. We won’t disturb

her voice

see Megan and Molly standing at

fixed on

brings you down

any

don’t want an accident happening at

cheeks turned a

Keep it in your pants.”

bear to scold Rose, so she turned and gave Morrison

mind.

pressed his lips together, feeling a shade

them now. Once they

to it. He just

satisfied with his compliant attitude, “Well, it’s only three

It’ll fly by in the blink of an

and you can handle

missed a chance to rib Morrison. She shot him a

eyes filled with warning.

Megan and Molly out, Rose could

settled

scrolling through

sat beside

screen.

dudes of that game of hers again. He

his displeasure about this, but Rose hadn’t given

love

you has nothing to do with them. Behave, will

he have to be for her to

that comment, he couldn’t very well keep complaining.

all, she was his little queen. She said to

At least she took the time to

play on her phone for a while, but he