With everyone’s attention on the newly expectant couple, he used the stolen moment to take her in. Two weeks had felt like two lifetimes to him, and he couldn’t help but stare.
She looked good. Better than good. The womancould wear a burlap sack, and he’d still get hard as a freaking hammer.
But it was a warm, sunny day, and instead of a sack, she’d worn a tank top and shorts. The shirt was white and tight. The denim shorts were fringed at the hem. A few well-placed holes showed hints of bare skin he knew for a fact was smooth as silk.
“So?”
Coulter blinked as Garrett blocked his view.
“Sorry, what?”
His brother grinned from ear to ear. “I said, what do you think about being an uncle?”
“It’s awesome, man.” He stood and gave his only sibling a tight hug. “Seriously. This is great.” He slapped Garrett’s back. “I’m happy for you.”
“Thanks, man. We’re really happy, too.”
They’d barely separated when Avery rushed in for a hug of her own.
“Can you believe it, Uncle Colt?” She wrapped her arms around him and squeezed.
“Congratulations, sweetie.” He kissed the top of his sister-in-law’s head. “You’re going to be an amazing mom.”
“That’s what Alex said.” Avery pulled back with a glowing smile. “I really hope you’re both right.”
“Of course, we are.”
The three of them turned to find Alex had joined them. His nostrils became filled with the scent of vanilla and sweet berries. Just like that, he was back in that fancy suite.
Him on the couch. Alex on him. Her hips grinding slowly against his.
“Are you kiddin’?” Garrett wrapped an arm around his wife’s shoulders, bringing her flush to his side. “You’ve got this, baby.” He kissed Avery’s temple before turning his attention back on Coulter and Alex. “And hey, since you’re both here?—”
“There’s something we wanted to ask,” Avery finished for him.
“Okay . . .” Coulter shared a look with Alex, who looked as lost as he felt.
Glancing in his wife’s direction, Garrett gave the sweet woman a quick nod. “Go ahead. Ask them.”
“Ask us what?” Alex didn’t hide her impatience.
With her pretty stare bouncing between them, Avery dropped the next surprising bomb. “We want you to be the baby’s godparents.”
Coulter’s heart swelled as a rush of emotions struck. “Us?” His gaze swung to Alex and back to Garrett. “Really?”
“Really.” His brother nodded with a prideful grin.
“Well, damn.” He ran a hand over his jaw. “I gotta say, I did not see this coming.”
Avery chuckled with a teasing, “That’s why it’s called a surprise.”
“Are you sure this is a good idea?” Alex frowned. “I mean, I’m totally down for it, but Colt?—”
“What?” He cut her off with a defensive tone. “You don’t think I’m capable of raising a kid?”
“I don’t know. Are you?”
“I’m every bit as capable as you are.”
