“I don’t know if I’ll survive better next time.”
Ronan started laughing, then she started laughing, and his phone started ringing. “That’s gotta be Havoc. The kids are up and awake!” he said.
Chapter 15
Ronan got up and pulled his shirt back on, but instead of shorts, he just slipped into a pair of jeans.
“You forgot underwear,” Giada said, as she walked past him to the bathroom to take a quick shower.
“I figured I’d go commando from now on, so I’ll always be at the ready for any chance we get,” he said, pulling her in for a quick kiss just before she got out of reach. “You know this is more than sex to me, right?”
“I know the things you said to me. I know that it feels like more than just sex.”
“It is. I find it hard to express just exactly how important you are to me without repeating myself.”
“You’ve become important to me, too.”
He nodded and rested his forehead against hers. They stood there like that for a few moments until he let her go. “You going to take a shower?”
“Yes. I’ll be quick.”
“Take your time. I’ll go pick them up.”
“You sure?” she asked.
“I’m sure. I’ll be right back.”
And he was.
As they pulled into the driveway, both boys jumped up and down on the bench seat of the truck. “Is this your house?”
He parked the truck and turned off the ignition. “Alright, guys. I’m going to come around and get you out, okay?”
“Okay! Is Momma inside?”
“She is.” He walked around the truck, opened the door, and caught both boys as they barreled toward him. He carried bothboys into the house, and closed the door behind them, before setting them down.
“Momma?!” Leo called out.
“I’m coming. I’m getting dressed,” she answered.
“You really live here?” Matteo asked.
“I do.”
“I want a house just like this one,” Matteo said.
“Me, too. It’s nice. And it doesn’t have a lot of steps you have to go up and down,” Leo said.
“You guys can go check it out if you want to,” Ronan said.
“Come on!” Matteo exclaimed.
Leo fell into step behind him and they ran out of the kitchen to explore.
Moments later Leo was back. “I like your house,” Leo said.
“Thanks. It’s not really mine. I’m just kind of staying here until mine gets built. It won’t be long.”
