“I don’t snore.” I give her the side eye. I don’t snore, at least I don’t think I do. If I do, I’d bet my last dollar King thinks it’s adorable. He thinks everything I do is cute. I’ve always thought of myself as a little rough around the edges. As a little bit of a tomboy, too, but King treats me like a princess. Well, a princess he sometimes has to spank.
“Him and Isaac did it hours ago.” I smile taking another sip of my coffee. I have missed feeding the pups but I’ll go out soon and play with them. I do, however, love how much Isaac has taken to King since he arrived here with his Ma. The two of them are doing wonderful.
“He’s good to him.” I walk over sitting down. My legs swing back and forth. He’s going to make a good dad when the day comes. My legs stop swinging for a moment. The thought should scare me but it doesn’t. In fact, it does the opposite. It warms me to think of King and I having a family.
“Yeah he is.” She eyes me. “The man seems to be good with everyone.” Her eyebrows wiggle. “You going to put that man out of his misery and tell him you aren’t going anywhere?”
“I’m not going anywhere while that Brandon dick is still an issue. I wanna be around if he tries to show up.”
“First off, he’ll never find me here.” Danny sets her coffee down. “I got word he was arrested. I wasn’t the only woman he’s done this to. King put pressure on the hospital and the police department to look more into him. I’m sure he’ll make sure they throw the book at him. Your King isn’t one to trifle with it seems.”
“I mess with him all the time.” I try and tease. My throat goes tight.
“He’s a good man.” I shake my head in agreement with my sister. “We’re staying.” I keep on shaking my head.
“I love it here. I love him, too.” I admit.
“I heard you yell it.” She smiles. “I think everyone did.” She walks over to me giving me a hug. I hug her back tightly.
“We’re home.” I tell her.
“We are,” she agrees before letting me go. She glances to her right. “I’ll leave you to it.” She gives King a smile before heading out the back door.
“Where is your shirt?” I ask. He’s got on a pair of sweatpants that hang too low for my liking. Well, when others are around at least.
“You have it on.” He comes over picking me up and putting me on the kitchen counter.
“You have more than one.” I hiss. He steps between my thighs making my legs spread wide for his massive size. “I’m guessing you heard I’m staying.” I fake an eye roll trying to look annoyed but my smile wins out.
“Cute you thought you were going somewhere, Slick.”
“Then why do you keep asking, if you know so much?” I reach out putting my hands on his chest. God, I love touching him. I love everything about him.
“Cause you like when I spank your ass.” He leans down brushing his mouth against mine. I don’t rebuff his comment because it’s true. “And because I love you and you know it would break me if you left me.”
“Ahh. King.” My eyes sting with tears. Him and my sister are both trying to get me to spring a leak this morning.
“I love you, too. If you left me it would rip me in half. I know I look tough and all but-” He cuts me off.
“You’re all sweet inside. I know. I’ve tasted it.” He kisses me. I moan into his mouth as he deepens the kiss, leaving me breathless. It takes me a moment to realize what he’s done as he steps away from me.
“Pancakes? I need to feed you before I have you again.” I don’t answer him. I stare down at my hand. A ring now sits on my ring finger. It looks like diamonds have been crushed into the band. The light hitting it makes the whole thing sparkle. “Figured you’d want a band with nothing sticking out of it. Wouldn’t want you to catch one of the animals on it.” I nod in agreement. I did want something I could wear all the time but was still beautiful. It’s perfect.
“Pancakes it is. You want bacon or sausage?” I look up at him. “Alright, Slick. I’ll make both but only for you.” He starts pulling stuff out of the refrigerator to make us a very late breakfast.
“You didn’t ask?”
“Wasn’t going to.” He shrugs putting everything out on the counter.
“I think I should at least know your name if I’m going to marry you.” King puts the pan down on the stove coming back over to me.