The Billionaire's Heir I Never Knew Was Mine

Zachary quietly smiled to himself.

For two weeks, he had patiently waited.

He loved taking things at Sienna’s pace, but that didn’t change the fact that he was a healthy grown man deeply in love with his wife. Every day, he found her more beautiful than the last, and every moment they spent together only made him want to be closer to her.

Tonight, for the first time, there would be no work, no unexpected interruptions, and no one knocking on the bedroom door.

It was just the two of them.

Sienna gently lifted her head to glance at him. ”Oh come on, how could I possibly fall asleep—”

Before she could finish her sentence, Zachary leaned down and gently captured her lips with his.

The kiss was brief, soft, and affectionate, carrying more tenderness than urgency.

When he finally pulled back, he smiled with obvious satisfaction.

”It already happened once,” he reminded her with quiet amusement. ”I’m not letting it happen again tonight.”

His eyes met hers as he added with a playful grin, ”I’m definitely not going to let you sleep through our honeymoon.”

Sienna couldn’t stop herself from laughing.

”You’re shameless.”

”I’ve accepted that.”

She shook her head, still smiling. ”I can see that.”

Still carrying her, Zachary walked through the living room area toward the master bedroom.

With every step, Sienna’s excitement grew stronger. She felt nervous, happy, and shy all at once. The emotions mixed together until she wasn’t sure which one she was feeling the most.

The bedroom welcomed them with warm lighting and a peaceful atmosphere.

Sienna barely had time to look around before Zachary carefully lowered her onto the large bed.

The mattress was so soft that she instinctively relaxed as soon as she settled against it.

Looking up at him, she tried to ignore the butterflies dancing inside her stomach.

”Shouldn’t we take a shower first?” she asked softly, hoping to sound calmer than she actually felt.

Instead of answering her, Zachary simply smiled and began unbuttoning his shirt one button at a time. Every movement was slow and deliberate, as though he was intentionally drawing out the moment just to make her even more flustered.

His gaze never left hers. By the time his fingers reached the last button, a knowing smile curved across his lips. He slipped the shirt off his shoulders and casually tossed it onto the floor.

”Why bother taking a shower now?” he asked, amusement evident in his voice.

With his shirt gone, his broad chest was fully exposed, making Sienna even more aware of how close they were. She remained lying on the bed, her shoulders stiff with nervousness as she tried very hard not to stare at him for too long.

”We are only going to end up getting dirty again,” he continued with a playful grin. ”So there’s no point in showering now, my love. We can do that afterward.”

The teasing smile on his face had softened into something warmer, and before she could think of another excuse, he slowly climbed onto the bed. Bracing himself above her, he lowered his face until only a few inches separated them.

From this distance, he could see every little reaction she tried so hard to hide. Her cheeks had turned a beautiful shade of pink, and her long lashes fluttered nervously whenever she looked at him. She looked impossibly adorable, and he found himself lingering there, simply taking in the sight of her.

His eyes wandered from hers to the bridge of her nose before settling on her slightly parted lips. His heartbeat picked up without permission. The temptation to kiss her was becoming harder to ignore. Still, he resisted for another moment, wanting to admire her just a little longer.

Sienna finally let out a shy sigh.

”Can you stop looking at me like that?”

His eyes returned to hers, full of innocent curiosity.

”Like what?” he asked, sounding thoroughly entertained.

She bit the inside of her lips before answering.

”Like you want to devour me with your eyes.”

Her comment made him laugh warmly. One arm continued supporting his weight while his free hand gently reached up to brush his thumb across her lips. They were warm, soft, and every bit as inviting as he had imagined.

”I do want to devour you right now, Sienna,” he admitted quietly.

Her eyes widened for a brief second before she looked away, unable to hold his gaze.

”L-Let me change my dress first...” she whispered, offering him a nervous little smile that only made him smile even more.

He remained exactly where he was, watching her with quiet affection. When she carefully tried to sit up, he gently guided her back onto the mattress before she could escape.

”Oh, no,” he murmured with a grin. ”That’s unnecessary, my love. You will end up wearing nothing...”

The warmth in his voice softened her expression. Before she could think of another response, he leaned down and captured her lips, gently stealing away the words she had been about to say.

The kiss began softly, almost cautiously, but the closeness between them quickly deepened it. Zachary kissed her with unmistakable affection, giving her every opportunity to pull away if she wanted to. Instead, Sienna slowly melted into him, returning the kiss with growing confidence.

He smiled faintly against her lips before kissing her again. Their breathing gradually became uneven as they lingered in each other’s embrace, losing themselves in the comfort of finally being together without interruptions.

Time seemed to disappear around them.

Every kiss felt a little longer than the last, every gentle touch carrying all the excitement, nervousness, and happiness they had been holding back throughout the day.

Eventually, Sienna rested a hand against his chest and gave him a light push, silently asking for a moment to catch her breath.

Zachary immediately eased back, though not very far. He looked down at her with unmistakable fondness as she took several deep breaths, trying to steady herself.