I lift my head and look at him.
“Don’t do that. I didn’t know then what I know now. I didn’t know that you’d be the best thing to ever happen to me. You do not get to feel guilty for changing my life for the better. If I had known, I would have fucked you when you came into my office in that damn bikini. Or at the bar. I wouldn’t have left without you.”
He kisses me slowly as he strokes my back. This man was so sure he couldn’t do love, but he does it quite well. He makes me feel cherished.
I lay back in his arms with my face nuzzled into his neck. His scent has become the most peaceful, addictive thing in the world. Falling asleep in Liam’s arms every night is everything I want. Except for Ivy. If we get the approval for her to come live with us, my world will be complete.
Sixteen
LIAM
I’min bed waking up, with Mercy sleeping soundly in my arms, when I hear my cell phone ringing in the living room. I try to get out of bed without waking her while I get the call.
“Dr. Lexington,” I answer.
“Dr. Lexington, it’s Ms. Stewart. It was such a pleasure meeting you,” she purrs.
I roll my eyes. Give me a break, lady. “Likewise,” I respond flatly.
“Your application has been approved.”
“Oh wow. That’s wonderful. Mercy will be over the moon.”
“I’m sure,” she says, “Would you like to meet me for lunch. There’s one form that I need just your signature on. We have hers already.”
Oh, cute. Mercy was right about this woman.
“Why don’t you meet us at the hospital? I don’t have time for lunch, but I’m happy to make time to sign whatever you need.”
“Sure, what time?”
I laugh, “Soon. I’m sure as soon as I tell her she’ll want to go tell Ivy.”
After disconnecting the call, I go wake Mercy.
I brush the hair out of her face and kiss her lips, “Good morning, beautiful.”
She stirs and opens her eyes slightly.
I chuckle, “You’re so cute when you don’t want to wake up.”
“Why are you waking me up?”
“I needed to tell you something.”
She groans, “It couldn’t have waited?”
“Nope,” I chuckle.
“Fine. Tell me.”
I can’t help the ear-to-ear grin on my face.
“Liam!”
“We got approved to be Ivy’s foster parents. She’s coming home with us today.”
She jumps up and off the bed with excitement and covers her mouth as she starts crying.