Marriage Material

There’s silence in the room as I look to all her brothers.

“I came here to take Robin home, and that’s where she’s staying from now on. You guys are important to her, and what you think is important to her. So I urge you to not create a rift between our family and yours.” I place my hand on her hip as I take a small step towards Kent. “And if you ever set foot on my property with the intent to take what’s mine again, I’ll not only have your badge, but I’ll have your ass with it.”

He narrows his eyes at me and I just stare right back at him, challenging him to say any different. I mean what I said and there’s nothing I’ll let come between Robin and me. Ever.

“As far as those pictures you told me about, I’ve made some calls and I have someone on it. She’s safe with me and I want my eyes on her at all times from now on. I won’t risk anything happening to her, and by my side is the safest place for her to be.”

“Take me home,” Robin says as she gently tugs on my arm.

“Anything you want, beautiful,” I say, taking her hand as we leave the kitchen.

When we walk to the front of the house I see her dad holding Charlotte, who is fast asleep. Robin’s mom is only inches away, looking down her at her like she wants to take the baby out of his arms.

“I said you could hold her for a minute. Time is up,” her mom says, and her dad tries to turn so she can’t get to the baby.

“Just give me five more.”

“Now you’ll never get Charlotte back,” Robin says.

“Hey, Anderson.” Robin’s mom stands up and comes over to block me from Charlotte. “I was thinking since her diaper bag is all packed up with a couple of bottles, maybe you could leave her here with us for a few hours?” She looks up at me with pleading eyes that are so much like Robin’s.

“I don’t know,” I say and look at her sleeping so soundly. “She’s never stayed away from me before.”

“Just for a couple of hours. I’ll have her back before dinner. We could bring her back with some supper for you two?” she tries again, and I can see that she really wants to. “Let me get some baby snuggles in and then do something nice for you two. I want to try and make up for Kent showing his ass.”

Robin chuckles beside me and I look down at her. She nods like it’s okay, so I agree. Robin’s mom looks so happy, but her dad is practically beaming. They really do love babies.

I kiss Charlotte goodbye and Robin does the same before we get in my car and head back home. On the drive back it’s quiet between us, but there’s something simmering below the surface.

“There’s a lot of things we need to talk about,” she says, and I squeeze her hand. “Like what you said before I left the house and what all this means now.”

“There are a lot of things that need to be said.” I glance over at her as I turn into the driveway. “But when I get you in the house, talking is the last thing I’m going to do.”

I park the car and go around to open her door and help her out. When I take her hand in mine I pull her body to my side as we make our way in the house. I unlock the door then go inside and lock it back. I set the alarm for good measure, and once that’s done I scoop Robin up in my arms.

She lets out a squeal as I take her upstairs and carry her into the bedroom. “I’ve got a team of private investigators looking into those pictures. And in the meantime, I’ve got a couple of security guys stationed around the house.”

“I didn’t see anyone out there,” she says, looking around like they might pop out.

“That’s the point.” She smiles when I kiss her neck. “You’re safe with me.”

“What are you doing?” she asks as I walk her into the bathroom and stand her up before I go and turn on the shower.

Once the water is running I pull my shirt off and slip off my shoes. “We’re going to take a shower and then I’m going to take you to bed.” I wrap my hand around her waist as I tug her against me. “I lose control when I’m near you, so if you want me to stop, you’re going to have to say the word.”

She bites her lip as she runs her hands down my bare chest. “Don’t stop, just go slow.”

I nod because I don’t think I can form words right now. At least not when all the blood in my body has just rushed to my cock.