Page 56 of Kodiak's Heart

Chapter Eighteen

Laramie pushed his bedroom door open and turned toward the chair Xandra always sat in when she kept an eye on Ruby.

“There’s a latch right here.” He showed them the hidden groove in the wall and pushed it open. Inside was another room, a hidden nursery he hoped would someday hold his children with Emersyn. For now, Jaeda, Sidia, and Matheus had helped him get it set up for Ruby.

“It’s a pwincess woom!” Ruby wiggled for Laramie to let her down then ran over to the canopy bed. “It’s fow me?”

“I don’t see another princess,” Laramie assured her.

She darted around the room checking everything out. Emersyn leaned into him, one hand coming up to rub his chest.

“You’re amazing,” she whispered.

“I’m glad you realize that,” he whispered back. “I was afraid my brothers had convinced you I was a dick.”

“Oh, you’re that, too.” Her hand smoothed down his chest, fingertips dancing over the button of his jeans before she brushed the back of her fingers over his fly.

“Hold that thought,” he said as Ruby ran back toward them.

They spent the next half hour getting Ruby settled in. She’d questioned the crib, adamantly letting Laramie know she was a big girl and didn’t sleep in a crib. After checking out every nook and cranny of the room, she hopped on the bed to find out if it was comfortable. Finally, she fell asleep midsentence with her new teddy bear wrapped in her arms. Laramie pulled the door shut when they headed back into their bedroom.

“Thank you,” Emersyn whispered, reaching up to tug him down for a kiss.

“Let’s get ready for bed,” her murmured, cupping her ass and giving it a squeeze.

“I saw you had our stuff moved back here. I’m not sure when you had time to give that order.”

He grinned. “I gave it the moment you left. I told Matheus to take care of it. He did.”

“And to think, I thought of him as my favorite,” she scoffed.

He jerked her against him. “I’m your favorite.”

She laughed. “Most of the time.”

“Maybe I need to remind you,” he purred, lifting her against his erection and nibbling along her neck.

She arched, offering him better access, and he grinned. He reached for the hem of her shirt and tugged it over her head, immediately moving his lips back to her skin as he made quick work of her bra. Once it hit the floor, he cupped her breasts, rubbing his thumbs over the nipples. She was perfect. Every dip and curve.

Emersyn untucked his shirt and worked her hands underneath. Her fingers stroked his skin, rubbing over him. He wanted the material out of the way. He jerked his shirt off, and her lips replaced her fingers. Never enough. He’d never get enough of her. He slid his fingers under her waistband, brushing one fingertip across her clit. Her heat burned him. He dipped lower, sliding through her slick folds. Teasing them both.

“Laramie,” she moaned, rising into his touch.

He made quick work of the rest of their clothes before lifting her to sit on the edge of the bed. He immediately moved between her thighs, dropping to his knees and using his hands to spread her legs wider. He took his time, lapping at her clit before slipping his tongue along her slit and licking inside her sheath. She was his favorite treat, a decadent flavor on his tongue. He worked her with his fingers and tongue, wringing two orgasms from her before he stood and took her mouth.

She clung to him. Her hands roamed over his body, finding and stroking his shaft. He fought not to come in her palm. He pushed her up the bed, following until she lay under him. He positioned his cock against her opening then thrust deep. Their lips met briefly then separated as they both explored each other. He was slow and tender, taking his time to bring her to the edge over and over again then slowing before she orgasmed.

“Laramie,” she pleaded. He silenced her with another kiss.

This time, when he took her to the edge, he kept going. When she locked down around his dick, he came with her, filling her with his seed. He imagined her belly rounded with their child. He wanted to see her that way, wanted to create a smaller version of the two of them. He kissed her again because there was no way he couldn’t then slid off her to lie at her side. He spread his fingers across her stomach.

“Do you want children?” he asked softly, rubbing his thumb along her skin.

She startled then nodded, placing her hand over his. “Of course, I do. Ruby will make a great big sister.”

“She will,” he agreed. He wondered how things would work out with Ruby once Malachi returned to the pack. Laramie didn’t doubt they’d work out something though. He knew how strong the bond between Ruby and Em was. Somehow, they’d figure out things.

“Did you hear the news?” Em asked him. He lifted a brow in question. “Jaeda and Sidia are both pregnant.”

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