Page 6 of Tied to Hope
“It is necessary for two reasons,” he explained. “Naturally, I want to preserve our sex life and…” His voice suddenly became somber when he added, “It is safer if she doesn’t have a bedroom on the ground level.”
Brie nodded, now understanding his concern. There had been a recent story in the news about a child who had been abducted from her bed without her parents being aware of it until the next morning.
After the terrors they’d faced because of Lilly, it only made sense that he’d do whatever he could to protect Hope.
“But, it’s so far away from us…” Brie whimpered, looking down the long flight of stairs.
“We’ll have a baby monitor with a camera in the room. You won’t have to worry about her, Brie, and we can sleep easy knowing she’s safe.”
Brie nodded, lightly caressing the top of Hope’s head. “But not until she’s a bit older?”
“Not until you’re ready, little mama,” Sir assured her.
“Comrade, I noticed there are only three rooms up here. Shouldn’t there be five?” Rytsar asked.
Sir chuckled, vehemently shaking his head. “If you are set on five, old friend, have your own damn children.”
“Nyet,” Rytsar replied, putting his arms around Sir and Titov’s shoulders. “I am counting on both of you to populate the world.”
Titov gave Rytsar an amused side glance.
“As long as you do your duty, I’m not required to,” Rytsar informed them.
Taking Hope into his arms, he twirled her around, causing her to laugh. “You see, I was made to be adyadya.”
Brie adored seeing Rytsar with Hope. Every little girl should know the unconditional love of adyadya.
“I’m so glad you’re back!” Brie blurted, unable to contain the joy bursting in her heart.
The smile Rytsar gave her in return made her catch her breath. “There is no place else I would rather be,radost moya.”
Hope suddenly started squirming in his arms.
He looked down at the babe with concern. “What is wrong,moye solntse?”
Brie blushed, feeling the ache in her breasts as her milk came in. “She must be getting hungry.”
Rytsar raised an eyebrow. “Ah…then it is time we move this reunion over to my place.”
As he headed down the stairs with Hope still cradled in his arms, Brie stood still, wanting to take in the moment.
“Are you okay, babygirl?” Sir asked.
She looked up at him with tears in her eyes. “He’s back.”
Sir squeezed her hand but said nothing. She understood silence was the only way he could keep control over his emotions.
Brie took his hand and started down the stairs of their new home, smiling at Hope, who was peeking over Rytsar’s shoulder.
She couldn’t imagine anything cuter.
Joyful Reunion
Titov immediately went to the kitchen to set up more shots when Brie loosened her blouse and undid her bra.
She let out a sigh of relief as Hope began to nurse.
“I missed seeing this,” Rytsar murmured to Sir.
