Page 83 of Asher

It made me love the little girl even more than I already did. When Stephanie said she named her after us because we saved her, I thought I was going to cry.

And, to repeat, I wasnota crier.

“You ready to go, babe?” Asher placed his hand on my lower back, the warmth bleeding through my top. I nodded. Rylie and I made plans to have a Marg night and take some dinner to Stephanie soon.

Apparently, I wasn’t moving fast enough because Asher gripped my hand tightly and pulled me away from the crowd to catcalls at our back. I laughed and flipped everyone off as he pulled me outside.

As soon as we reached his truck, he pushed me against the cold metal before gripping the back of my thighs and lifting me off the ground. My eyes widened from the move, but I wrapped my legs around his hips. I swiped some of his hair back before placing my hand on the back of his neck as he placed sweet, soft kisses along my jaw.

He spoke against my skin, sending shivers along my spine. “I’ve been dying to do this since you hopped out of my truck earlier.”

“Oh. Maybe I should leave you wanting more often if this is how your dick reacts.” I joked but pushed my hips into his erection.

Asher growled. “My dick reacts like this whenever you are in a twenty-foot radius.”

“Sounds painful. Or fun.” I bit my lip to hide my smile. “Depending on how you look at it.”

“You’re teasing me.” His brown eyes narrowed.

A grin split my face. “Of course. I’m trying to see how far I can go before you snap and fuck me in the back of your truck.”

Asher’s head fell back, trying to keep his composure. “Is this what I have to look forward to from now on? Horny Haley?”

“I’ve always been Horny. I’d just never had a dick at my disposal until now.”

“Only my dick.” He moved his hips forward pinning me tighter against the truck making me moan from the friction.

“I’m glad that we agree on that.”

Ash stepped back from the truck with me in his hold as he opened the door and sat me in the driver’s seat. “Come on. Let’s grab some food and head home.” He motioned for me to slide over.

“Now who’s the tease.” Huffing, I climbed over the console. “Definitely should’ve worn the dress.” I mumbled.

Asher chuckled pulling himself up in the cab and started the truck. His hand slid back into the hole of my jeans, sending goosebumps along my skin. “I promise I’ll ravish you as soon as we get home.”

“Oh. Ravishing sounds promising.”

“It’s definitely a promise.”

An hour later, we were back in the same position we were before we had left for the hospital. Both of us naked with my head on Asher’s chest, listening to his rapidly beating heart that matched mine. Asher’s fingers skimmed up and down my back, causing all of my nerves to rapid fire.

Even the smallest touch made me crazy.

Which was crazy but I loved it all the same.

“I meant what I said earlier.” His deep voice rumbled beneath my ear. I propped my chin on my hand and looked at him.Damn, he was hot.

“Oh, you ravished me all right.” I joked. His cheek twitched, but his eyes turned serious as they searched my face making my stomach twist with butterflies.

“I was serious, Haley. I want to have a baby with you. I want a family with you.”

“Asher.” I sighed. I hadn’t been trying to pressure him when I started that conversation. I just needed to know where he stood. I needed to know if I should start preparing my heart to either give up the man I loved or the future I wanted.

Ideally, I wouldn’t have to give either up, but the world didn’t work like that. “I wasn’t trying to pressure you. I don’t need an answer right now. We have time. I’m not planning on have a baby this year.” I tapped my fingers on his hard chest.

“I know, but seeing you tonight? Holding Anna? Anytime I see you with Nix? I want more of that.” He moved to sit up and pulled me with him, wrapping his strong arm around my shoulder so I could settle back into him. My bare breast pressed against his skin. It was intimate, but natural.

Normal.

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