My friend shrugged. “It was weird when you and Dad were here. It hadn’t felt like home after Mom died. I’m glad for the house that Rei and Jasmine have made it a home again.”
Inhaling the delicious aromas, I nodded. “Love makes a home.”
“Did you see what they did to the pool?”
“It will be perfect for their baby next summer.”
“He’ll be a little too small to swim next summer, but in the future…”
A few hours later, I was seated at Nick’s side as el Patrón stood, asking for the blessing. His and Mia’s seats were near the head of the table with Rei, Jasmine, Dario Luciano, Catalina, Dante and Camila. We all quieted.
Jano looked out over the crowd. “Our alliance continues to endure. To another year of prosperity, health, and wealth.”
Dario stood, lifting his glass of wine. “The Luciano famiglia concurs.”
Glasses clinked in agreement around the table. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw that even Arianna, Dario and Dante’s mother, lifted her glass. Maybe holiday miracles truly happened.
Epilogue~
Nick
Four months later
* * *
I wake with my body twisted with Liliana’s. Her breathing rhythmically raised and lowered her breasts. Her back was to my front; her round ass tucked against me. My arm surrounded her protectively, and our legs were intertwined. Soft hair tickled my nose as my cock increased in size exponentially at her proximity.
Remembering her request from the morning after our wedding, I kissed her hair and spoke. “Buenos dias, tesoro.”
Her fine ass wiggled against my erection as her hum filled the air. “Morning,” she replied groggily. “Does your cock ever take a break?”
“Not when I’m around you.”
Reaching back with her hand she fisted my erection, running her fist up and down before situating me between her folds. “Oh,” she purred, as we became one.
I could blame it on the early morning, or the fact my wife was so fucking tight, but I didn’t last as long as I had the night before. As I pulled out of her warm, wet heaven, Liliana rolled in my arms, bringing us face-to-face. Her small breasts pressed against my chest, and her smile radiated from ear to ear.
“I think that’s my favorite way to wake,” she said before brushing my lips with hers.
“And fall asleep.”
She cuddled closer. “Can we just spend today in bed? I have a few days off before my mid-terms. I’m tired of studying.”
“I’d love to, but…”
Liliana grinned. “There’s always a but...”
Reaching down, I pinched her fine ass. “That’s the only butt I care about. Today’s Jorge’s first birthday party.”
Her eyes opened wide. “Oh, how could I forget that? And Jasmine and Rei will be there with José.”
I ran my finger over her cheek, pushing away rogue hairs. “Does the baby’s name remind you of José Pérez?”
She shrugged. “I mean, many people have the same name. On Christmas Eve, Jasmine explained that Jos is the masculine version of her sister’s name, Josie. She and Rei named him after Jasmine’s sister.”
“I didn’t know that.”
Liliana sat up, the sheet slipping from her tantalizing body. “Oh, there’s something the great Lieutenant Ruiz doesn’t know.”