Page 53 of Embrace

“I’d like that a lot.”

“Life moves so fast, so maybe we can do things with Mama too. Hell, invite your sister-in-law, too.”

“A day with the ladies sounds fun. I’m all for it.”

We walked to our cars which were parked side by side.

“Tell Blaze I said hey.”

“I will. Be safe and let me know when you make it home!”

“For sure.”

Spending time with my sister was what made me want to have two kids. Everyone wasn’t always as lucky to have a best friend made through blood, but I loved how close we were. I prayed my kids had the same type of relationship.

Blaze and Mari’s baby fever was starting to rub off on me. I’d never thought about children as much as I had since I married Blaze. I’d better get all my ducks in a row because Blaze was ready, and I knew he’d test his limits in the bedroom.

TWO MONTHS LATER

As I entered the house, the smell of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans filled my nose. The energy in the house was high, which lifted my spirits after alongday at the shop. I toed off my shoes and tossed my keys onto the table near the front door and made my way down the hall to the kitchen.

The sight of Suvi swaying her hips to the music blasting from the speaker made me pause. I leaned against the bar and smiled as she moved fluidly around the kitchen. She stirred the mashed potatoes and dashed a bit of salt in the green beans.

“You’re looking good as hell,” I finally spoke up.

Suvi looked up and her eyes met mine. The excitement in her eyes lit her whole face. She beckoned me forward and I closed the distance between us. I placed my hands on her hips and rubbed the area before I leaned down and pressed my lips to hers.

“You’re so damn attractive,” I complimented her.

“Thank you.” She grinned up at me.

“Why are you in such a good mood?”

“You haven’t checked your email today?”

“Not my personal. Why? What happened?”

Her smile lit up the room. “We got approved.”

“Oh shit!” I lifted her into the air and spun her around. “Let’s fuckin’ go!”

She giggled and wrapped her arms around my neck. I deepened the kiss and wanted to fuck her in the middle of the kitchen, but she pushed me away.

“I don’t want my food to burn.” She took a step back and went to take the chicken out of the grease. She placed it on the rack to drain the grease as she turned off the stove. “We’re going to sign the papers next week and we’ll get our move in day after.”

“I’m lit as fuck! You should have called me. I would have brought home some champagne.”

She laughed. “I got some chilling in the freezer.”

“You had it all planned out, huh?”

“You know me. I had to surprise you. We’re about to move into our forever home!” Suvi squealed with excitement.“Shits about to get lit.”

“I don’t doubt it one bit. I’m gon’ shower. I should be out before dinner’s done.”

She nodded. “Yes, sir.”

I pecked her lips again before I disappeared down the hall to the bathroom. During my shower, my mind raced. Moving in with Suvi would be the final brick to building our foundation. We’d be able to finally get the ball rolling on creating our family. I couldn’t get enough of her. She pulled reactions from every part of me: my mind, my body, and my soul.

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