Page 78 of Reckless and Rooted
I lift a brow and shrug. “Shoot.”
“It doesn’t bother you? To be raising a kid not biologically yours?” Her cheeks tinge pink almost immediately, and she waves her hand. “Sorry. I shouldn’t have asked that.”
“It’s fine, Bonnie. You’re practically my sister. You don’t need to be afraid to talk to me.” I look back over at Law and let out a sigh. “You know, it’s always been about Felicity. Not really about where he came from for me. I know he’s not my blood, but that doesn’t make him any less mine.”
Bonnie nods her head before clearing her throat. She sighs before tapping her nails on the table. “You’re a good man, Jax.”
“I could be better,” I retort, wishing that the news about the rodeo school was better, wishing that things were going to plan. On the bright side, my father has left us alone, at least so far.
“Well, I guess I’ll head out to the ranch and get some productive work done. At least it will be helping someone out.” Bonnie pushes her seat to stand, and I get up with her, cleaning up our mess before thanking Aveline, Belle’s daughter, and walking out with her.
There is a massive storm heading our way, and I want to get home before it hits.
I say goodbye to Bonnie, feeling more defeated than I wanted to after our meeting, and walk down to the market. I enter, greeting my aunt and uncle and letting them fawn over Lawson for a minute before I shop.
It feels good to be home. It feels right to be walking my son down aisles of groceries I used to stock as a teen, to see Dani’s parents here and have family on nearly every corner. It is a goodlife, one I took for granted as a teen, and until I got out and explored the world a little, I had no idea how good I actually had it.
Snow starts falling just as I pull my truck into the driveway, and I spot lights on in the house, which means Felicity beat me back. Something in my chest swells at just the thought of her being inside, waiting for us to arrive.
Fear is also lingering there, wondering if all of this is too good to be true, if it is going to be ripped from me at any moment.
I grab the car seat and rush Law and me inside, smiling at the sight of my beautiful girlfriend sitting on the couch with a book.
“Now, this is what I like to see,” I say, coming closer and setting the car seat down. Law is just starting to fuss, but I want one minute with his mom first.
Felicity beams, reaching immediately for Lawson. “There are my boys.” She untucks her feet and stands, giving me a chance to wrap an arm around her and pull her in. She doesn’t hesitate to kiss me when my lips land on hers, and she moans into the kiss, letting me know by the way her fingers rake through my hair and her other arm holds me tight that she missed me just as much as I missed her.
“How was your day?” she asks, slightly breathless as she pulls away and gets Lawson out of his seat.
I smile at the two of them. Lawson just surpassed his two-month birthday and was showing every milestone he should have. Smart boy. “It was good. We had a meeting with Aunt Bonnie.”
Felicity smiles at Lawson as if he knows what I said and sits down, positioning herself to nurse him while I move the car seat out of the way. I come back over and sit for a minute before I go get the groceries. Thankfully it’s cold enough out that I have a minute.
“How did the meeting go?” Felicity asks, looking over at me after the two of them are situated.
“Oh, it was fine.” I hedge, not wanting to lay it all out there for her, but knowing she’d be hurt if I didn’t fill her in. “We need to push on Jet a bit. Get him to give us the funding.”
Felicity frowns. “Still no word from him?”
“No,” I say, tracing a finger over her cheek. All I want to do is hold this woman in my arms and let the snow fall around us. It is kind of ridiculous how much I want to do that.
“Maybe he’s got something going on. I heard he missed a ribbon-cutting ceremony for that new sewing shop downtown.”
“That’s not like him.” I think of my friend, of how responsible he is and how seriously he takes his duties as mayor. “Maybe I should go check in on him tomorrow.”
Felicity nods. “Good idea. If you can get out. They’re calling for a couple of feet of snow. I told everyone at the studio I’d see them next week.” She sighs contently and looks at Lawson. “I won’t mind a few days home with my boys, anyway.”
A couple of feet quickly turned into five as the snow piled on us overnight. I kept our fireplace lit, working slowly through the large stack of wood we had. I hated bringing it inside, but I was glad I had because what I didn’t bring in was now buried.
I’d called around, and it seemed that everywhere got hit. I offered to dig us out and get to the ranch so I could help, but CT insisted I stay home for my safety and to be with Felicity and the baby. I was grateful because I really didn’t want to leave.
Ezra was at a hotel in town and was pissed he couldn’t get to us yet, but I had to admit, with spotty internet and reception,and no one able to come to our door, I was enjoying the solitude with my family more than ever.
Lawson is in his room, warm and cozy and taking a much-needed nap after not sleeping most of the night. We lost power at one point, making it so his sound machine wasn’t working. Felicity and I both agreed to start using it on an incredibly low setting until he didn’t need it anymore so he could learn to sleep.
For now, it is on so he can catch up with his rest, and I am looking forward to some time with my girl.
I find her already in bed. There are candles lit around the room, and she’s sitting there waiting for me. A sexy champagne-colored silk camisole and shorts with lace on the edges cover her silky skin. She sits on her knees, her eyes on me as I walk into the room, and I can’t help but think she’s the most gorgeous woman in the world.
