Page 7 of Slow Burn
Clearly the nugget had altered my focus completely. Because normally, I could sense when Brynn was within twenty feet of me. Now, here she was and I hadn’t even seen her coming. Which was kind of fitting for our entire relationship. Not that we had something you could label a relationship of any kind.
Brynn Gold was a fucking Goddess; men like me shouldn’t even breathe the same air she did. And yet...Brynn was also the single sweetest, sexiest, most captivating woman I had ever met. And I had blown my shot with her.
“Oh, my sweet lord, look at that fucking face!” Lola gushed as she took the baby, cradling her much more expertly than I had.
“Brynn.” I murmured her name, and I was sure it sounded as hungry and foolish as she made me feel.
“Levi.” Those jade eyes swung my way, flickered with something that made my chest thump, then they were gone.
I was aware of Lola cooing, and cussing, at the little Princess but my focus had shifted. Like it always did when Brynn was around. Three months ago, I had her all to myself for three days and it had been fucking epic. Three days of going completely mad for her shy, sexy laughs and that sweet as sin soul of hers. I almost made a move. Almost got it right one night under the stars.
“It’s so beautiful to take a moment and just breathe. To look. To feel. Just be.” I’d never thought like that, but that night with Brynn, I did.
For hours, we sat beneath the stars and barely said a word. Because, it was more than words. It may sound cheesy or sappy, but I felt like I had found something in Brynn. Something I didn’t know could exist.
From the moment, I’d met Brynn at Hunter and Lola’s wedding, I wanted her. We got a little drunk and a lot touchy, but that was it. Until the weekend went on. I couldn’t take my eyes off her, and I literally ached to be near her.
The whole crew spent the weekend with Hunter’s family and I was never more than a touch away from Brynn. It never got dirty, never went too far, but something was building between us and we both were letting it happen.
I think Hunter saw it, too. Because when it came time to head back to Chicago, he suggested Brynn go with me. I’d planned to fly back, but cancelled my ticket and rented a car without hesitation. More time with the sweet, sexy redhead? Yes, please.
“We need to get your girl taken care of.” Lola’s voice once again startled me. And I realized I’d never looked away from Brynn.
Brynn, who looked as gorgeous as ever. Bright red hair flowing down her back in bouncy waves. Creamy skin dotted with freckles. Bright green eyes and full, pouty mouth that starred in all my fantasies. What I would give to see that mouth wrapped around my cock. In a bright white sundress, that did nothing to hide her perfect curves, and minty green cardigan she was fucking stunning.
And... she was holding my daughter.
The nugget cooed up at her as Brynn cradled her, their noses nearly touching. Brynn was gazing down at her with softness and wonder on her beautiful face. They kind of looked like they belonged together. Fuck, if that didn’t make me hard as shit. I discreetly adjusted myself as I cleared my throat, nodding at Lola.
“Even if Hunter set me up, it’s not like I’d turn you down, Lola Bear. My nugget needs shit and I don’t know what shit she needs.” I flushed when Brynn looked my way, quirking a brow.
“Of course, you don’t. What’s this gorgeous Princess’s name?” I winced as I gravitated towards them, unable to stay away.
“About that. Isabel did not give the Princess a name.” Fury laced her eyes when they met mine, and fuck, even that was hot.
“Stupid whore.” Brynn gasped, covering the baby’s ears after she said the words.
“Tell me about it. Besides a crib, clothes, whatever else a baby needs, we need to name the nugget.” I was close now, their sweet scents mingling and intoxicating me. The baby fresh and new, and Brynn peppermint and peonies. I wanted to breath that mixed scent forever.
“Poor precious Princess.” Brynn shook her head, pressing her full lips to the baby’s temple.
Fuck, she was driving me crazy and all she was doing was being good. Caring. Being human. Looking at her holding that baby, hearing her coo and whisper to her, my heart seized. I didn’t want to think about why. Couldn’t think about how foolish I had been with Brynn. Right then, I wasn’t thinking at all.
“Let’s name her, then.” I whispered to her, close to her ear. My dick twitched when she noticeably reacted to my breath at her ear.
This was good. This was so good. It meant I still had an effect on her. Even after I’d fucked up. I pressed closer, my hand going to the small of her back. Passerby would look at us and see a cute family and that did shit to me I didn’t expect. Brynn didn’t shy away like she did sometimes, instead she twisted into me, cradling the baby between us.
“What do we call you, sweetness?” The baby made a sound that, to me, sounded like a giggle, and my chest bloomed with emotion.
“Went through the Disney Princesses I know, nugget didn’t seem to approve. Has to go with Holt, because she’s mine. In name, at least.” My eyes flickered to hers and Brynn’s went dark with sadness. I pressed closer.
“I mean I can kind of see you in her, actually.” Brynn smiled before biting it back and gazing at the baby again.
“My...my mom...her name was...Amelia. Think it suits her?” I was pressed against Brynn’s side now, the baby between us, my eyes never leaving her face.
“It does, Levi. It suits her just right. Doesn’t it, Amelia?” I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure Brynn pressed into me more too.
“Love it. Welcome to the family, Amelia. Now let’s get you taken care of, yeah?” Lola made a sound of excitement and snagged a cart, leading the way.
