I blinked in shock, my gaze fixed on Ryan in disbelief. My voice trembled as I asked, "What do you mean by that?"

A sly grin spread across Ryan's face. "Obviously, I mean doing what a husband and wife are supposed to do."

His voice was deep and magnetic, sending a jolt straight to my heart.

Before I could process his words, his arm tightened around my waist. In the blink of an eye, Ryan scooped me into his arms.

"Ah… Ryan!" I gasped instinctively, panic rising as I ...