And who owns my whole damn heart.
The hosts then shift to Johnny, asking about baby Aston. They flash a picture of him on the screen, and I can’t help but smile down at the real thing, nestled in my arms.
He really is the cutest little boy.
The interview wraps up with a few funny moments that have me chuckling to myself, trying not to wake Anna.
As the guys leave the studio, the broadcast cuts to footage of the crowds swarming the Hummer.
I shudder.
So glad I stayed home.
My phone beeps in my lap and I glance down.
Colt:On our way home. I forgot just how much I missed doing this stuff. And I have you to thank for getting me back into it. I love you. ;) xo
I smile so hard it hurts, and quickly type a reply.
Me:Any time, rock god. You know I will always support you. You guys rocked the interview. See you when you get home. Be quiet. Anna’s asleep. Love you too. xoxo
I hit send, my heart racing a little faster.
Aston stirs softly against my chest but settles again, and I gently stroke his tiny hand. Leaning back on the couch, I smile to myself, my thoughts wandering to Colt, to the way he commanded the stage and the light in his eyes when he spoke about our future.
The world may still see him as the rock god.
But tonight?
He’smine.
And if I am fortunate…
He will show me just how much he really wants me.
Chapter Fifteen
DEE
We’re sitting in the lounge room watching a re-run ofFriendsas Colt sips casually on a beer. My feet are up on his lap while he gently massages my foot with his free hand.
“I could get used to that,” I say, giving him a pointed look, and he chuckles.
“Well, maybe we can make this a regular thing. You, me, the couch, a beer, and a foot rub,” he suggests with a chuckle.
“Sounds great to me.” Even though we both know that now the band is starting up again, we won’t have nights like this for much longer. He’ll probably be either in the recording studio, doing interviews, or touring, so our comfortable nights together will be few and far between. But that’s fine. It’s how his life is meant to be, and if I want to be part of his life, I need to be okay with everything that comes with band life.
I let out a small yawn, and Colt smirks at me. “Right, off to bed we go,” he says, drinking the remainder of his beer in one swallow.
I nod, take my feet from his lap, and stand. He stands behind me, taking my hand, and we walk upstairs with Princess lazily following behind us.I think she is as tired as I am.We get to the bedroom, and I let go of his hand, making my way to our bed. I sit on the edge and flop back onto the mattress while he walks into the ensuite.
Closing my eyes, I relax as I think about changing into my pajamas, but I honestly can’t be bothered moving.I might ask Colt to change me,I think to myself, and giggle, thinking how lazy that is, as I hear footsteps in the bedroom.
“And what are you giggling about?” Colt asks.
I open my eyes and look toward the side of the bed where Colt is standing naked and smirking at me.
Suddenly, I’m fully awake.
