Terms and Conditions (Dreamland Billionaires, #2)

by Lauren Asher

Her laugh feels like being basked in sunlight.

“I could spend the rest of forever with you and it still wouldn’t be enough time to finish everything I have planned for us.”

Daisuki1.” His deep thrust makes me gasp. “Szeretlek2.” He presses his lips against my forehead. My pulse flutters at the gesture, sending a rush of pleasure all the way to my toes. “Ich liebe dich3.”

it all means "i love you" 🥹

For the first time ever, I’m not afraid of love. If this is what it feels like, I’m willing to try, consequences be damned.

I swallow back the lump in my throat. “I fucked up.” “It’s nothing some good groveling can’t fix.” “Groveling?” “Get in the car and I’ll explain.” His grin is worrisome.

LMAOOO HE GETS IT

“I miss you.” “It’s been less than twenty-four hours since you last saw me.” “The addiction gene runs strong in my family. Take pity on your husband.”

THIS SHOULDN'T BE THAT FUNNY BUT I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING

“Learning how to forgive is just as important as asking for it in the first place.”

“I’m looking for a big, fluffy dog that has separation anxiety.” “That’s oddly specific.”

I’m now the proud father of a clingy dog who will most likely destroy my home before Iris ever has a chance to come back to it.

“What are you doing?” “Proposing to you in the middle of a rainstorm in a Tom Ford suit.” Oh. My. God. No way. There is no freaking way he is recreating the story I made up.

he is T____T

I want to leave this world before you because I can’t imagine having to go through a single day without you in it. If this last week was a preview of that kind of life, then I can assure you it isn’t a life worth living. You’re my wife and my best friend. The future mother of my children and the one place that truly feels like home. You’re the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with, not because you signed a contract, but because you love me enough to stay without one.

“I’ll give you anything you want—anything at all—so long as you give me a chance to make you as happy as you make me. A dog. A family. A home. I want it all. These are my terms and conditions, take it or leave it because I’m not open to negotiations.”

“Because there is nothing I want more than to turn a house into a home with you.”

“I don’t want other people’s love. I want yours.” “You already have it.”

“Daisuki.” I press my mouth against his, and he releases a shuddery breath. “Szeretlek.” He groans as I deepen the kiss, only to pull away breathless not a minute later. “Ich liebe dich.” I repeat the same three words he whispered to me back when he made love to me. His eyes shut as if he is experiencing a sensory overload.

😭😭😭

“I love you.” I finish in English, just to get my message across because I most likely ruined the pronunciation of all the words. “Say it again.” His darkening eyes linger on my mouth. “I. Love. You.”

“I will always love you. Today. Tomorrow. Forever.” “You say that now…” His voice drifts off as his eyes dart away. My chest clenches. “And I’ll say it every day until you finally believe it.” “It could take forever.” I trace his wedding band with the tip of my finger. “It’s a good thing all we have is time.”

He kisses my stomach, and I nearly melt from the sweetness of it all. My eyes fill with tears. One leaks out and makes a trail down my face. “I know I’m going to have my hands full with you, baby Kane, but you’ll be worth every gray hair on my head. I can guarantee it.”