I do as he wants careful not to touch his injured side or his head.
“Think I can get you in a sexy nurse outfit when they let me outta here?”
“I think we can arrange that.” I kiss him soft and sweet with tongue. Lots of tongue.
Epilogue
“Don’t put that in your mouth.” I grab the paintbrush from Connor, and he smacks at me. “No hitting, mister meanie pants.”
“Are you sure it’s not too bright?” Zoe looks at me and back at the cotton candy blue wall.
“It’s fine.”
“I like it, Mom,” Kimber tacks on.
It took us a few months, but we finally found the perfect location for the daycare. Zoe is finishing up updating all her certifications but, in another month, or so we will officially be opening our doors.
“Are you only saying that because you’re ready to get out of here or do you really like it?”
“Stop second guessing. You’re a strong capable woman.”
“Where do you want these boxes?” Nav shifts the newest delivery of what I am hoping contains our nap pads in his arms.
“Just put them in the back,” I tell him.
“Here. Let me help you.” Kimber grabs the top box, and he lights up and grins wide.
If Link catches the prospect sniffing around his niece considering she’s only fifteen, he’ll put a chain around his neck or his dick and drag him through the clubhouse property by his motorcycle. Speaking of my husband he struts through the new space.
“You ready to get dinner?” His hand moves to the curve of my stomach.
A miracle. Something we never dreamed possible. A baby. A part of me and a piece of Link growing in my womb. My doctor said he’s seen it plenty of times. Couples unable to conceive receiving a miracle after they’ve adopted or stopped trying. I blame whatever is in the water around here. Now I’m part of the baby bump club with Alexa, Wylla Mae, and my sister Jules. I told all the single brothers they better wrap their shit up tight. Pregnancy seems to be catching. We’ve all got a new bet going on how long it’ll take Holy to knock Hazel up.
“You buying?” I meet him part way as he bends his head to claim my mouth in a tender kiss.
“Don’t I always take care of you.”
“What about the rest of us. You gonna feed us too?” Zoe interrupts.
Link scans the room. “Where’s Nav?”
“Him and Kimber are putting away boxes in the back.”
My husband’s face goes hard. “Prospect,” he booms, and Navarro comes running.
“Hey, Uncle Link.” Kimber gives him a hug.
Link shoots the prospect a dirty look over her shoulder in warning.
I grab Connor’s bag and Link picks him up. “Well don’t just stand there. Lock up. Dinner at the steak house. Except for you, Nav. Head on back to the clubhouse.”
He takes off like a bolt of lightning.
Disappointment washes over Kimber’s features. Oh no. Our sweet girl is crushing hard. I should probably have some words and explain how shit works. Link is going to kill him it’s official.
**
Later that night as I’m getting ready for bed my phone vibrates with a text.