All the blood rushes to my dick and I’m painfully hard. “You want me to fuck you in the bathroom here?”
Her eyes sparkle as she nods. My initial instinct is to say no. I don’t want to screw her in a bathroom, surrounded by made men who will most likely know what we’ve been up to, because I respect her so much, and she is worth more than that. Plus, she’s been through a lot today, and she’s got to be tired.
But I don’t turn her down because my woman is owning her sexuality and taking control, and who am I to tell her we can’t do this?
If this is what she wants and needs, I’m giving it to her.
I stand and take her hand. “Another first,” I whisper, snaking my arm around her waist and holding her close as I lead us through the restaurant toward the bathroom.
EPILOGUE
SERENA – 5 YEARS LATER
“Do you want me to hold him?” Sierra asks Nat as Nat rocks her seven-week-old son in her arms. It’s a glorious summer’s day, perfect for a large outdoor family get-together. I smile as I cast my eyes around Sierra’s enlarged patio, overjoyed to have so many of our family and friends here with us today.
Alesso and I built a house on the grounds of Ben’s Connecticut house too. Like with Leo and Natalia, Ben gifted us a plot of land as a wedding present, and we wasted no time building our own family home.
I love that we all live so close together, but the estate is large enough that it still feels completely private. It really is the best of both worlds, and it offers privacy and security, which is something that’s always needed when you’re a part of this world, even if things have been relatively stable the past few years.
“Is that you asking me or telling me?” Nat arches a brow at her sister-in-law, showing no signs of giving up her baby.
“Quit stalling, and hand the goods over.” Sierra opens her arms for her new nephew as Nat passes the sleeping beauty over. “I want to cuddle my little bubba, and you deserve to rest your feet. You’ve been cooking up a storm for days.” Sierra and I helped with the food prep too, but Nat did the lion’s share because she is such a talented cook and she loves it.
Sierra cuddles Leif close, and her eyes contain an emotional sheen as she stares adoringly at him.
“Something to tell us, sis?” I inquire, my hands automatically going to my enlarged bump. “It would be awesome to finally be pregnant together even if it’s only for a few weeks.”
I’m due to deliver our second child in five weeks, and I honestly wish it was longer. I love nurturing my husband’s babies in my body and, if I have my way, we’ll definitely be having more. Elisa is fourteen now, and she’s a fantastic help with our two-year-old son, Will. I know she’ll be a great support to me when our new baby arrives.
It helps that I work in the HR department of Caltimore Holdings because they have fantastic maternity benefits with part-time, flexible, and remote working options. Being the sister-in-law of the boss has perks too. Though I try to keep our personal relationship out of things at the office. I want to be appreciated and respected for my work, not because of who I’m related to.
Thinking of HR reminds me of Chelsea. I forgave her, but our friendship never recovered. She dropped out of NYU after what happened, and a year later, she separated from Liam and moved back to Texas with her kids. I’m sorry for what she endured, but I think it’s best for both of us that we’re no longer in contact. It opens painful wounds for both of us.
The sneaky look on my sister’s face drags me out of my head. Sierra chews on her lower lip, looking mischievous as she glances around. Ben, Leo, and Alesso are over by the grill, probably cremating the steaks, chicken, and burgers because they are more concerned with drinking beer and gossiping like old women than tending to our food. “You can’t say anything,” Sierra whispers. “It’s early, and I just told Ben last night.” The biggest smile ghosts over her mouth. “But, yes, I’m pregnant again.”
I can’t contain my glee, squealing as I pull my sister into a hug, my big belly stopping me from getting too close. “That is awesome. Congrats.” I kiss her cheek. “I’m so happy for you.” Their daughter Raven is almost five, and I know Ben and Sierra have been trying for another child for the past few years and nothing was happening. I felt bad for her, especially when Nat and I got pregnant twice in the same span of time. I know Sierra would have loved to be pregnant with us, so this is just great. I loop my arm through hers, grinning. “We get to be pregnant together. That makes me so unbelievably happy.”
“All three kids will be close in age,” she adds.
“I love how close all the kids are,” Nat says, watching Caleb approach. His little sister Rosa is clinging to his back like a spider monkey, and she’s giggling at something he is saying. Rosa has Caleb and Joshua wrapped around her finger, and there is nothing those boys won’t do for their little sister.
“Incoming,” Caleb says, reaching around and prying Rosa off his back. He holds her at arm’s length, scrunching his nose up. “She just dropped a bomb, and it has your name written all over it, Mom.” Bending down, he carefully sets her little legs on the ground. Rosa only started walking at fourteen months, and two months later, she’s still a little unsteady on her feet. Caleb presses a kiss to her cheek, and she giggles, snuggling into his leg.
“Your mom is beat,” I say. “Do her a solid, and take care of it.”
“Nope.” Caleb tips his head back, flicking longish strands of blond hair off his brow. “I don’t do diapers.”
“I can’t wait to spout that shit at you when you’re a father,” Sierra says, cooing at the sleeping babe in her arms.
“You’ll be waiting a long time, Sierra,” he replies. “Kids are not in my life plan.”
“I can change her with you,” Elisa says, appearing at Caleb’s side. She stares up at him with the usual starry-eyed look. Lifting Will off her hip, she thrusts her little brother at me. I scoop my youngest son into my arms, dotting kisses into his dark hair.
Caleb lifts Rosa into Elisa’s arms. “Thanks, Lili.” Caleb is the only one to call Elisa that, and she swoons every time he says it. “You’re an angel.” He flashes her a wide smile, showcasing a perfect set of white teeth, before pecking her cheek, and my daughter practically melts as he walks off.
I can see the attraction. Caleb and Joshua have grown up totally gorgeous, and though Nat and Leo have had issues with both of them over the years, they’re good boys deep down.
Elisa isn’t even mad Caleb is leaving her to change the diaper alone. She laps up any attention he gives her like it’s the most precious thing. My daughter has the purest heart, and she continues to make me proud. I watch Elisa dot kisses all over Rosa’s face as she stares after Caleb with so much longing it makes my heart ache.
