“It will be different,” I confirm. I hate that she lets this shit still eat at her. “You did the best you could. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be the man I am today.”
She gives me a teary smile. “You’re going to make the best father, Tomas. Never doubt yourself for a second. I’m so proud of the man that you’ve become and I’m even more proud to call you my son.” A tear leaks from her eye. I hold on to her a little tighter today.
“When did you get so soft?” I poke her to try to change the direction of the conversation. Today is about happiness.
“You’re one to talk.”
I smile, looking over at my wife. With her I have no choice but to go all soft. Except in the bedroom, but that’s how she likes it. Hell, I like it too. It was a side that she brought out in me and it works well for both of us.
She turns her eyes toward me, locking them with mine. Her face lights up with a smile as she abandons everyone on the dance floor. My mom cuts her off before she can get to me, giving her a hug and a kiss. She whispers something in Neily’s ear that makes her smile and hug my mom again.
I push my seat back, making room for Neily. She plops down into my lap. I wrap my arm around her. She lets out a long, happy sigh. I know she’s tired. Her lips twitch when she feels my cock press into her ass. She gives a small wiggle.
“If you don’t stop, I’ll rip that pretty dress off you before you hit the bed,” I warn her. I haven't gone twenty-four hours without having my cock inside of her since the first time I took her. We just hit twenty-five and I’m about at my limit.
“When do we get to leave?” She looks around the room and I know she’s looking for her mom and Alyssa’s. “We still have to have cake.”
“The only thing I want to eat is-”
She puts her hand over my mouth. “You talk loud.” She laughs. I kiss the palm of her hand. She sucks in a breath when I lick her next. “I want you to eat that too. You think we can sneak out?”
“I’m here.” Alyssa pops out of nowhere. I see Sean standing a few feet back. “You want out of here, don’t you?”
“Yes. Whatcha going to do?” Neily drops her hand from my mouth.
“I’m going to fall into the cake. Then it can’t be cut and you can sneak out.”
“You spent hours making the cake.” Neily’s eyes are round as she says it but I can tell she’s still into the idea.
“You’re not falling into the cake. You’re pregnant,” Sean chimes in.
“Then you fall into it.” He rubs his hand down his face. We all know if Alyssa really wants him to fake fall into the cake he’ll do it. For her. Both Alyssa and Neily stare at him like they are waiting for him to run at the cake like a lineman.
“Can someone help me here?” Sean looks to Neily then me.
“I do kind of want a piece of the cake.” Alyssa licks her lips.
“Why don’t you tell them you’re knocked up?” Neily comes to the rescue. “They’ll forget about the wedding and be in grandma land.”
“I’m not stealing your thunder. This is your wedding.” Alyssa gapes at her.
“That I’m trying to get out of so we can go make some babies of our own.”
“Now I’m never getting out of here,” I hear Sean mutter under his breath.
“You better make this happen. We’re supposed to be pregnant together.” Alyssa points her finger at me.
“Yeah.” Neily nods in agreement. Fuck it.
“She's pregnant.” Both their mouths fall open. Sean just smiles because he knows this is going to make his wife beyond happy.
“I am?” Her eyes fill with tears.
“Yeah, pixie. You’re pregnant.” She throws her arms around me, peppering kisses all over my face like she always does when she’s excited.
“Give me a hug,” Alyssa orders her. They hug each other close. They can have a whole conversation without words. “I’ll handle the moms. You better call me tomorrow.” She lets go of Neily before hugging me next.
“Thank you,” she whispers in my ear before stepping back. Sean gives me a chin nod as he leads Alyssa away to find the moms, who are circling the cake. Neily's mom has a mic in her hand. That’s my cue.
I stand, taking Neily with me and slipping out the back of the ballroom. She rests her head on my shoulder as we make our way up to the penthouse suite of the hotel. We’ll spend the night here before we head off to Paris to show my girl the world. Keeping her safe while she keeps me in the light.