Page 163 of Changing Rules

“Yeah, Coach is something else.” I put my hand on the back of her head and pull her to me for a kiss. It’s deep and slow but still sweet and gentle. Her tongue slips into my mouth, and I taste sweetness. Leaning away, I look her over. “What were you doing when I came home?”

“Baking.” She grinds her ass over my groin, making my dick instantly hard. “I have some news for you.”

“Which is?” I cock an eyebrow, eyeing her suspiciously.

She hops off my legs and looks down at me. “Go change your clothes. I’ll be waiting for you in the kitchen.”

“Yes, ma’am.” I laugh, standing up from the couch and taking a step toward our bedroom. “Maybe I can convince you to take a shower with me?”

“If you want me to burn down the kitchen and ruin my cupcakes, then you can try.” She walks away from the couch, and I lower my gaze, noticing Milo following her. Was he here this whole time? If he continues being so obsessed with her, we’ll definitely have a problem.

Thirty minutes later,when I enter the kitchen, Bella smiles at me as she sets a plate filled with cupcakes on the table. I sit across from her, inhaling the sweet scent of the desserts. She swipes at a dollop of icing on the edge of the plate, but before she can wipe her finger on a napkin, I grab her wrist and suck her finger into my mouth.

“Mmm, delicious.”

“You haven’t even tried them yet. Save your compliments till you do.” She tugs out of my hold and suddenly nibbles on her lip, as if she’s nervous.

“You said you have some news for me.” I reach over the plate, but she slaps my hand away. “Bella!”

“Wait,” she commands.

With a roll of my eyes, I lean my back against the chair. “I’m waiting.”

She takes a deep breath and then pushes another plate toward me. I frown at it, noting the five cupcakes, then eye her.

“It’s a riddle, but I’m sure you will figure it out.”

I shake my head and straighten so I can decipher her clues. The cupcake farthest to the left is decorated with the word “one.” The next is adorned with a plus sign, the third one with the word“one” again. The fourth is an equal sign, and the last one has the number three. One plus one equals three. I lick my lips, sweat forming on my forehead.

I figured out the riddle the second “three” registered, but I’m afraid to scare her away with my reaction.

I was a fuckboy, the kind of guy who preferred hookups and meaningless one-night stands, the kind who’d share women with his buddies. But with her? I’m a hopeless romantic, a fucking marshmallow ready to melt at her touch. She’s become my oxygen. And now, she’s going to be the mother of my child.

“Are we expecting?” I ask, voice trembling.

“I know we weren’t planning for this, and I guess we should’ve been more careful after I got off the pill in January, but…” Her brows pinch, like she’s worried I’m upset. “Are you happy?”

“Are you kidding me?” I stand and pull her into my arms. “I’m in a fucking dream where all my wishes have come true. This is the best news ever!”

I twirl her around, making her throw her head back and laugh. The sound, along with Milo’s responding yips, fills my chest with a kind of joy I’ve never experienced. My heart is full of love.

I cradle her even closer to my chest, pressing my forehead to hers. “You’re the best thing that ever happened to me. Thank you so much for giving me a second chance. Thank you for having faith in me, for guiding me, for loving me and letting me love you in return. You are precious. I still have trouble believing you are mine. I?—”

She presses her finger to my lips, silencing me. “I’m yours. Always.” She inches closer, her hot breath ghosting over my lips. “Can we go to the bedroom? I think these pregnancy hormones are making me extra horny.”

“Extra horny?” I pick her up again and stride to our bedroom. “Any preferences?”

“Uh-huh,” she whispers, moving to my ear. “We’ll start with your cock deep, deep,deepdown my throat. As for the rest, I’ll tell you more once I suck you dry.”

By the time the door is shut behind us, precum is leaking from my tip.

Damn.

I’ve got my dream girl back, and now we’re going to have our own family. This reality is better than anything I ever imagined for myself.

CHAPTER 45

EVERLASTING

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