Page 134 of The Way We Win

Her bookcase is in my bedroom now, and she has it filled with her favorite spicy romance novels. Their colorful spines light up my otherwise brown-and-navy space. Occasionally, she reads aloud to me, which usually ends in us trying out the positions—when we’re sure Kimmie’s asleep and the door is locked.

Wife

How is it already May? I blame Clint and all this additional wedding planning. He’s distracting me.

Are you getting cold feet?

Wife

No! Austin’s at the table going through his graduation packet, and I’m doing my best not to cry.

I know how to make you smile

Wife

Don’t tempt me.

Exhaling a chuckle, I lean back in my bed, studying her face on my phone.

Allie is perfect for me.

I’d given up on finding someone who would want the same things as I do, but she’s not only curious, she’s eager to try newthings. It somehow makes me more protective of her. She’s so precious to me. I want to give her everything. I never want her to be sad.

I’ll plan something special for our honeymoon and when we drop him off at college.

Wife

Don’t even say it! I can’t think about that day.

He’s going to have the best time.

Wife

I know. I’m just going to miss him so much.

We’ll go to see him every weekend.

Wife

He’d hate that! But I love that you suggested it. You take such good care of me.

I love you.

Wife

I love you more.

I’m ready to have you home permanently.

Wife

Soon. I wish Austin was going to prom I don’t want to be mad at Sadie, but I am. She kind of broke his heart.

Only a little bit. I’ll talk to him.

Wife

You’re the best dad.

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