Even when it pained me, my body wanting to go deeper, harder, faster, I took my time, making sure I gave Deborah what she needed. I couldn’t replace what she’d lost in the past, but I could show her that her parents’ sacrifices had been worth it. That was because they drilled into her the value of education and put their money where their mouth was, she ended up at one of the most prestigious universities in the world. And more importantly, she’d run into me. The man who would spend the rest of my life making sure she never went without anything ever again. And that especially included feeling loved and adored.
We came together that second time, as well, and once we did, I slid from Deborah’s body, but wrapped my arms around her, keeping her to my side.
That night I had the most vivid dream in my life. I dreamt of four little boys who grew into four dynamic and strong men. Men I’d be a fool not to be proud of.
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Deborah
I felt him watching me before I even opened my eyes. Yet, I didn’t feel creeped out. Slowly I blinked my eyes open, trying to adjust to the morning sun. I found those dark brown eyes of his and gasped. They were so intense. His eyes could tell an entire story without him having to open his mouth. That scared the hell out of me.
“Our oldest son will have your eyes.”
It took way too long for me to even register what he’d just said.
I sat up on my elbow, the thin, white sheet slipping from my body, revealing my nakedness. “What?”
Robert’s eyes had roamed down to my bared breasts, his face tightening with the same hunger that had been present the night before.
“What did you just say?” I insisted, covering myself, though that didn’t deter his gaze at all. It was almost as if he could see right through the sheet.
Finally, his eyes rose to meet mine, again stealing air from my lungs with just a look. “I said, our eldest son will have your blue eyes.”
“Oldest son?” He had to be crazy.
“Yes. Four boys altogether.”
He was completely serious.
I jumped up from the bed, stumbling over his long, athletic build, frantically reaching for my black robe to cover myself. I couldn’t be in the same room with him and naked without my body responding. And the absolute last thing I needed right then was for my body to betray me.
“What’s wrong?” he questioned as if he hadn’t just said the most insane thing in the world.
“You need to leave,” I insisted.
He moved slowly but with intention, the tight muscles from all of the outdoor activities he’d told me he enjoyed evident on his frame.
Swallowing, I averted my eyes, taking a step back, until I bumped into the chair that held my suitcase.
“Why?”
“Because you’re talking crazy. And put some clothes on!” I picked up his pants from the previous day and thrust them in his direction, still not looking at him.
I sighed in relief a little when he took the clothing from my hand. I heard rustling, indicating he was redressing himself. Of course, my relief wasn’t to last too long.
“I’m not going anywhere until you explain yourself.” His voice was so deep and domineering, I almost felt chastised and pulled to him at the same time. But I couldn’t budge.
“Explain myself? I’m not your child and you are not my superior of any kind. I don’t need toexplainmyself to you.”
He shook his head. “Of course you’re not my child. I just told you, you and I are going to have four childrentogether.But that does make you my woman so I need an explanation.”
My eyes widened. “Oh my god! Again with the children. What the hell is that about?”
He gave a casual shrug. “I had a dream.”
“Dream? Seriously.”
He nodded as if it were the most normal thing in the world.
