Sweet Satisfaction

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Alexa

F ive months pregnant. I looked down at my belly and rubbed my hand over it protectively. I was having a boy. A cute little rambunctious boy that was probably going to be more like his Daddy than his Mommy. Hopefully, he could sing better than his father though .

I laughed and took a sip of tea .

Luke walked up behind me and kissed me on the neck .

“I’m going to be late to camp .”

“I tried to tell you .”

He had showered after our morning in bed. But I felt amazing. Pregnancy sex was incredible. I loved it more than any other kind of sex we had had. Having Luke’s baby had changed everything for us .

I was going to be a mother. And I was a wife. I looked at the big rock on my left hand. There was no question who I belonged to. Luke would have tattooed his name on my back if I would let him .

“I’ll be back by dinner I guess.” He filled a travel mug with coffee .

“Ok. I’m going over the new cuts for the album today .”

“That’s today? Shit .”

“It’s fine. I’ve got it .”

I had moved my headquarters to Austin. Nashville wasn’t the right fit for me anymore. Once the Mandy Brown story had broken, I had never fit in the way I had before. America’s sweetheart had crashed and burned in front of everyone .

But I still had fans, and I could still make music. Austin seemed more accepting of what I wanted to say. I moved and never looked back .

When I found out I was pregnant I had just thrown up Thanksgiving dinner. Luke and I looked at each and we knew immediately it had nothing to do with turkey and everything to do with our future .

That day I had told him the truth. The day he promised to give me a baby—was the day it had happened. I think he was upset we didn’t get to practice more, but I loved the pregnancy sex. Even when I had morning sickness it was the one thing that made me forget how terrible I felt .

But I was past all of that now. I felt healthy and strong. I had music I loved. A husband I loved even more and a baby that was going to be spoiled to death .

“I don’t want you to overdo it.” Luke looked worried .

“I’m going to listen to music. Can’t possibly overdo it.” It was cute that he wanted to watch over me. “Helena will be there too so you can text or call her .”

“Good. I’m glad she finally moved down here so I’m not the only one keeping you in line.” He pinched my ass playfully .

“She does not keep me in line,” I explained .

He leaned down and kissed my belly. “Be good while I’m gone .”

I looked up at him. “You know you’re adorable .”

“I’m not adorable . Save those words for the baby. I am a football player. The Warrior QB.” He scrunched up his face .

“Right,” I teased. “Ok fine. Have fun with the camp kids. Tell Charlie and Linc hello .”

He groaned. “Don’t get me started on them .”

“I think they’re cute together. It was like they were meant for each other or something .”

I was a fan of my brother-in-law and manager seeing each other. My husband hadn’t warmed up to the idea .

He eyed me. I took the warning .