Strong (Book 2 in the No Control series)

Chapter 36

Liam and I escape into the tent. These next several minutes meant only for us.

Liam kisses me, then pulls back to look at me. "I need a few moments, Liz. I just need to take you all in. I never thought you could be more beautiful than you already are, yet today...I'm speechless, Babe."

I grin. "Funny, I was thinking something very similar about you as I was walking down the aisle, Handsome." I wink. "So you like my dress then?"

Liam grins. "Yes, I love it. You couldn't have picked anything more perfect for you."

I recognize the familiar spark in his eyes as he wraps his arms around me, pulling me close. "Come here, Mrs. Payne. I'm not ready to share you with anyone else yet." His mouth is on mine, gentle caressing kisses. My mind consumed with thoughts of us alone, later tonight. "Mmm." I moan into his lips. "I could stay right here all day."

"Mr. and Mrs. Payne! We need you for pictures!"

We both sigh, interrupted by the wedding planner. "Give us a few more moments, please." I yell back.

Taking both of Liam's hands in mine, I rub my thumb over his wedding band. "Do you have any idea how happy it makes me to be Mrs. Liam Payne?"

Teasing me, Liam says, "Hmm, I don't know. Maybe you should show me tonight."

I smirk. "Oh, I plan on it, Mr. Payne."

Liam grins. "Good. I plan on showing you just how happy it makes me to wear your ring. To let all the world know that I happily belong to you, Beautiful."

Just then the wedding party barges in. Giving us both hugs to congratulate us. Liam never letting go of my hand. Everyone goes on and on about how perfect the ceremony was and about how incredible Liam's song was.

We step outside to take pictures. By now all the guests are waiting at the reception area. We take several pictures with the wedding party and Liam's family. Then they all head off to the reception while Liam and I have more pictures taken of just us. Before we head off to the reception ourselves, the photographer shows us some of the pictures. I hadn't realized that he was taking candid shots of us. Those unposed photos of Liam and I are some of my favorites. They show unequivocally our pure, true love for each other.

Looking up at Liam I say, "We should get to the reception. Are you ready to share me yet, Mr. Payne?"

Liam looks up as though he's thinking about it. "I guess I can share you for a few hours, Mrs. Payne. Then after that...you're all mine."