“Don’t worry. Travis was the biggest baby, and he was only eight pounds. We come out small, then double in size,” he grins. “Or our daughter will grow up to be a dancer with those strong legs. Either way, I can’t wait to meet our baby.”
“Me either,” I smile.
“Swide!” Ryder laughs when she points to the slide. He picks her up from the swing and places her on top of the slide. I watch his strong hands catch her on the bottom before they do it all again. Leaning against the swing set, I take in this moment where it’s still just the three of us.
I lookin the mirror one last time. Thank God for stretchy material. The black dress hugs my curves and molds to my belly. The deep vee in the front shows off my full breasts. I swear they’ve grown a whole cup size. Even though Ryder tells me every day how beautiful and sexy I am wearing my flowy sundresses or yoga pants, in this dress, I almost feel it.
When he told me he was working late tonight on a car, I immediately called Miles to see if he could watch Ryland for a couple of hours. I want to surprise him and show up like I used to do to watch him work. With the baby due in a couple of weeks, I want to enjoy this alone time while we still can.
I step out into the hallway and make my way downstairs. My black heels click on the hardwood floor as I enter the kitchen. I hear Miles whistle as he looks up from the table where Ryland is having dinner.
“Damn, girl. You even make pregnancy sexy.” My cheeks heat at his grin.
“I feel more likeFree Willy, but thanks,” I laugh.
“Trust me, Ryder is going to love what he sees.”
“Thanks for doing this on such short notice.” I walk over and kiss the top of Ryland’s head.
“No problem. I love spending time with my niece. Jake and I are taking turns being on call until this baby is born. You have two babysitters ready at any moment.”
“How did I get so lucky?” I lean over and kiss his cheek.
“The girls that leave after a night with me say the same thing.” I roll my eyes as he laughs.
“I’ll be back in a couple of hours, Romeo. Call me if you need anything.” I grab my purse, laughing as I walk out the door.
When I pull up to Ryder’s Restores a few minutes later, I can’t help the grin on my face as I use my keys to get in. Most of the lights are out in the waiting room as I make my way to the garage. Standing in the doorway, I watch Ryder work on theback exhaust. His black t-shirt stretches across his broad back as I admire the view from behind. He’s wearing faded jeans today, and I know without looking that they hang low on his hips, exposing those delicious abs.
He turns his head when he hears my heels walk across the tile floor. His look of surprise immediately turns heated when he sees what I’m wearing. I watch his eyes skim slowly over my body before coming back up. Setting down his tool, he comes to stand in front of me. He’s so close that I can feel his breath on my face.
“This dress…” His finger trails down my neck before skimming down my breasts that are on display for him. “It’s doing something to me,” he murmurs.
“I thought I would come watch you work like I used to.”
“You really expect me to be able to concentrate on work right now when you look good enough to eat?” His hand cups my neck, and my lips part on their own accord, waiting on bated breath for that first touch. “Eve,” his voice is deep and smooth, warming my insides.
“Yes?” I ask breathlessly.
“I’m going to finish working on this car, and then I’m going to bend you over it and fuck you against it.” He leaves me standing there as he walks back over to the car and picks up his tool.
I swallow hard, my breaths coming out shallow as I try to compose myself. I sit down on the nearby chair before my legs give out. He knows just what to say and do to get me to ache in places that only he has ever touched. I try to get comfortable even though my body is screaming at me with what it wants as I settle in to watch him work.
CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX
RYDER
Iadjust my backward hat before getting back to work. It’s hard to focus when I feel her watching me. I meet her eyes every so often. It’s a pull that I can’t ignore, no matter how hard I try. They burn into me, scorching my skin as unsaid energy fills the room with what’s to come.
I finish the last of the exhaust in record time and clean up the area. When I’m done, my eyes land on her. I watch her stand up, and we both walk to each other, unable to resist the magnetic pull any longer. This time, I don’t make her wait. As soon as I’m close enough, my lips slam into hers.
I bite her bottom lip, and her moan breaks the silence. I aggressively push my tongue past her lips to tangle with hers. She claws at my shirt in desperation, and I break away to throw my hat and shirt on the ground before grasping her face in another searing kiss.
Her hands roam my back and weave into my hair. Cool air hits her nipples, causing them to harden as I push her dress down to expose her breasts to me. I tease her sensitive buds with my fingers and hear her whimper from the pleasure it gives her.My mouth takes over, and I suck and pull until she’s gasping and grabbing fistfuls of my hair.
“Fuck,” I rasp against her skin. “I need you bent over that car now,” I force out. I’m straining so hard against my pants that I wouldn’t be surprised if the zipper breaks.
She eagerly turns and puts her hands on the back side of the car. I see goosebumps appear on her skin as I skim up her thigh before roaming over her round ass. Her dress hikes up, baring herself to me.