“Dance with me,” I say as I slide off his lap.
He takes my hand and leads me to the dance floor as a slow song comes on. Lucas is now dancing with Erin, and with how her new husband Devin is watching his new wife, I think Erin is going to have a few of her own kids pretty soon. After last night I might too.
Reed pulls me close as Etta James sings “At Last.” It’s so fitting for the two of us. I rest my head on Reed’s chest, letting him take control of our movements while I lean into him. I close my eyes and I know in this moment while I’m in his arms I don’t have to worry about a thing. He can more than handle anything that comes our way.
Chapter Eight
Reed
“He didn’t even move when I changed him out of his suit.” Jenna closes the door softly, but there’s no chance he’s waking up anytime soon.
I hold my hand out to her and she comes over to where I’m sitting on the couch. This time I don’t have to pull her into my lap, she does it all on her own. The feeling of her body against mine makes me happy in a way I never knew was possible.
“Are you tired?” I ask as she cuddles against me.
“Yes and no.”
“I know the feeling.”
She tilts her head to look back at me, and I kiss her gently for a few moments, just enjoying her being in my arms. But after a long moment reality sets in.
“We have a lot to do when we get back home.” I graze my finger along her chin and she tilts her head towards my touch.
“I’m sure there will be a lot to catch up with at work.” She sighs, and I shake my head.
“That’s not what I mean.”
“What do you mean?” She bites her bottom lip expectantly.
“I mean about you and Lucas coming to live with me. About us being a family.” Her eyes widen, and I rub my thumb along her lips. “When we get back you’re going to live with me and if you want to work, then you can work, but if you want to stay at home, you can do that too. The bakery is yours to run how you like.”
“Reed, I don’t…I mean—”
“I love you, Jenna.” I lean down to kiss her softly before I pull back. “I’ve loved you for a long time, and I’m nothing without you. I’m going to give you the world, and all I ask in return is that you let me live in it with you.” Tears well in her eyes, and I wipe them away. “Just let me love you and Lucas. That’s all I ever want to do.”
“Oh god, I love you too.” She throws herself against me and relief fills my chest. I didn’t realize how worried I was that she might not feel the way I do.
I pick her up and carry her to the other bedroom, then strip us naked. I take my time enjoying her body inch by inch and going slow. We have all night, but we also have the rest of our lives. I want to savor this time we have, but I will never take it for granted.
When I’m finally inside her and her eyes are locked on mine, I feel like a king. She’s more than I ever thought I deserved or dared to wish for. She’s my everything.
We reach our climax at the same time and I have to roll us over so my heavy body doesn’t crush her. She’s lying on top of me, sweaty and breathing hard from our exertions, and I smile as I close my eyes.
I feel her kisses across my chest and I hear her whispering words of love. I’ll never get tired of hearing it, and I’ll do my best to not only tell her but show her a hundred times a day. I can’t imagine how much fuller my heart could be with her and Lucas coming into to. But imagining her giving me another baby makes my cock swell inside of her.
“Did you manage to steal the seat next to me on the way home?” she asks as she works her hips.
“No, so I ended up chartering a plane.” I nip at her neck and she giggles.
“You’re shameless.”
“I’m in love,” I admit, rolling us back over and pinning her to the mattress. “Thank you.”
“For what?” Her legs wrap around me and her eyelids grow heavy.
“One day I’ll explain everything.” Before she can ask again, I kiss her until we’re both beyond words.
One day I will tell her the whole story, but for now this is enough. Love is enough.
Epilogue
Reed
One month later..
“You ready, little man?” Lucas takes a deep breath and nods as he squares his shoulders and we walk into the bakery.