“How about this?” Eli says. “You keep her for a while, and Mom and I will go take a nap.”
“That’s what you’re calling it these days?” Sebastian quips, making Lily and me giggle.
“Just wait, buddy. Your time’s coming.” Eli chuckles as he leads me to the door.
We walk hand in hand down the hallway toward our home, which takes up the other half of the top floor in the downtown high-rise they own. Eli stayed in Bozeman the week after his second proposal—the one I said yes to—and helped me pack while I worked with Poppy to take over my clients. Eli got to meet Poppy and her family when we went to our weekly dinner, and of course, they fell in love with him. Poppy couldn’t stop gushing over my ring, and whenever Eli’s back was turned, she would fan herself, give me the thumbs-up, or smile in giddy approval.
We had dinner another night with Poppy and Matt, which Eli was eager for after I told him I’d gone on a date with Matt and that he was with me for my miscarriage scare. I was nervous at first that it might be a problem, but all Eli did was thank him for being there when he couldn’t and tell him he appreciated him taking care of me. My heart grew tenfold right then and there, and when we got home that night, I made sure to show him just how much I appreciated him.
Oh, and we also did the gender reveal that week with Jackson, Mia, Lily, Sebastian, and my parents on FaceTime. I’m glad I saved that special moment for both of us, and the tears in Eli’s eyes made it worth it. He doted on me like crazy, trying to make up for the time he couldn’t. It felt special to be taken care of. And he hasn’t stopped since. It was also nice to retire my vibrator, becausewowwas I one of those women who became a horndog during pregnancy, so Eli had a lot of making up to do. I’m happy to report that he succeeded and is still going strong, except for the six weeks he couldn’t after Abby was born, which is why we take these moments when we can.
However, when Eli closes the front door, I can’t hold back from asking something that’s been bothering me for a while now. “Hey, so there’s something I never did ask you that I’m curious about.” I pause to make sure I have his attention. “Did Sebastian ask Lily to marry him because of the trust thing?” I’m afraid of the answer, but it’s been on my mind ever since I found out.
“Hell no. He heard about it when I did. He’s had it bad for Lily since the day they met.” He pulls me to him and wraps his arms around me, kissing the tip of my nose. “Where did that come from, cutie?”
I shrug. “It was something I thought about when you told me but was too afraid to ask. Today I decided it doesn’t matter because they’re so happy regardless.”
“You know who else is happy, Mrs. Dubree?” He kisses each corner of my mouth, then looks into my eyes.
“Let me guess. You.”
“Damn right I am. I have the sexiest wife on the planet and the most perfect baby in the world. And right now?Wehave the next hour to ourselves.” He nuzzles my neck, grazing my skin with his lips and tongue.
“Should we take a nap?” I try to make the question sound as serious as possible given the lustful state I’m in as of a few seconds ago. It amazes me how fast he can put me in the mood still with all the changes in our lives. I’m glad being a parent didn’t alter that aspect of our relationship, since it does happen to be one of my favorite parts. It helps having Abby’s aunt and uncle down the hallway.
“Definitely wasn’t my plan, but if that’s what you need, sweetheart, that’s what you get. On the other hand, you could always nap with Abby… after I’ve tired you out even more. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to help you sleep.” His head pops up, and he wiggles his brows.
“Hmmm. Not a bad suggestion. What do you have in mind?”
“Way too many things to list, but it starts with you naked. Whydon’t you go take care of that while I grab some water and meet you in the bedroom?”
I giggle, thinking of the first time he had me go wait for him. “You sure that’s a good idea? I remember falling asleep one time you told me to go wait for you. These days, that’s even more likely.”
“Fair point. Screw the water.” He hauls me up bridal style, pulling a squeal out as he carries me to our room, then sets me on my feet in front of the bed.
“Let me help you with this,” he says, grabbing the hem of my shirt and lifting straight up as I raise my arms to accommodate.
Only my bra remains after Eli tosses the shirt aside, causing my nipples to immediately pebble from his ravenous gaze. It’s not the sexiest number in the world since breastfeeding tends to put a damper in that department, but you’d think I was wearing the Taj Mahal of lingerie with the way Eli stares in adoration.
“How did I get so lucky?” he asks.
I snicker in disbelief. “Eli, this is the most unflattering bra I own.”
“Good thing I’m not talking about your undergarments, then.” He leans in to devour my neck, making me break out in glorious goose bumps as he reaches back and undoes the unflattering item in question.
He knows right where to go, to that spot right below my ear, causing me to moan and writhe as he slides my bra down. Both hands immediately claim their prize, lightly squeezing each freed breast.
“Fuck, I love these things. I need to get you pregnant so they stay like this.”
“They’re not going anywhere for quite a while, don’t worry.”
“Good, because I’m getting too used to helping myself.” He kisses downward until his mouth finds my nipple, and after a few laps of his tongue, he engulfs it with his mouth and sucks.
My head goes back. Oh God. I love when he does this. There’s something so sexy about him taking from me. Something so deliciouslywrong and depraved. His hand reaches into my leggings, and I push into him, my body begging for more. His fingers find their target, and he lunges in without delay, giving me exactly what I want.
He pops off my breast. “Damn, baby, I can’t get enough of you.” Eli kisses me as he thrusts in and out, making my body clench in anticipation of its pending climax. “Need to keep you pregnant so this never goes away.”
His mouth latches on to my other nipple, pulling hard as he drinks, while his fingers curl deep inside, his thumb hitting my clit and sending me over the edge.
