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But since I’ve had Autumn, I’m scared to death to let him see me The real me, with the scars and the stretchto have a panic attack just thinking about it

I smell him before I see hi hi, that wicked, arousing s only his boxer briefs, he’s beautiful

Quickly I tug the sheet and co he didn’t see too much I’m in my panties and a stained 49ers T-shirt I look like hell For once infor my husband, I wish I could disappear

He stops at the foot of the bed, his dark brows creased in worry as he studiesto cal, hoping I sound convincing "I’ht now Sorry Maybe later?" The words feel like co from my lips I am in the mood I desperately miss my husband But I don’t want him to see me like this

His frown deepens "Not in the mood?"

Have I ever said that to hiether, I nod "I’m tired"

"I’ll take a nap with you We can all take a nap until Autus you need to do today?" I ask weakly, watching as he rounds the bed, tugs back the covers, and climbs in with me "It’s your day off"

"My day off that I planned to spend with you and Autuirls" He hauls me to him and I have no choice but to lay my head on his warm, firm chest I can feel his heart beat beneathdeep Feeling … right

Whole

"You’re tired, baby," he ainst the top of my head just before he drops a kiss on it "I understand" His hand rests on esture A sigh escapes me at his touch and he slides his hand beneath the he my bare back "Where’s your bra?"

This is whatbras and heavy brsts full of h of it I don’t feel sexy I feel like a feeding machine I don’t even reo? Before the third tri the second tri Drew everywhere and anywhere I could He loved it I loved it

Now I’ my best to avoid hi it," I ads intoyou"

I say nothing, just play with the hairs at the center of his chest, press a kiss to the spot where I can feel his beating heart He shifts against ainstloose and fluttery

"Fable" I liftme, concern etched into his handsome features "I want you"

I close my eyes and slowly shake my head "No, you really don’t"

"I think I know if I want you or not" He sounds a atthat smile I remember when it was hard earned Now that smile always comes so easily and I feel responsible for that "And I definitely want you But I’ll respect your wishes if you don’t want to be with ht now"

He says it like that and his words breakwhat he can to get what he wants Always to h

Always

"I look terrible," I admit in a small voice "I don’t want you to see me like this"

"Like what?" His expression softens, as does his voice "Ah, Fable" Reaching out, he settles a large, war my face as he leans down to brush ht," I say

"I like all the extra curves"

"My boobs are ginor for your boobs You know this"

A sigh escapes ive birth to Autumn You’re probably traumatized I’ve read articles about that How men aren’t aroused by their wives anymore because they watched the way tooto the back ofHe won’t listen to iving in because how can I not? Drew’s persuasive lips, his quick but gentle hands, his big, hard body … all of it overpowers me I succumb so easily because I want to

I need to

"It’s been too long," he murmurs, his cheek pressed to mine, his mouth close to my ear He nuzzlesto soainst the heady sensation of havinghi with him because he knows I feel the sa I can’t believe I let ups keep us apart Why did I even want to resist him? Look at hiround I walk on I feel the same exact way about him

He pulls away froaze focused on my face, as if he knows if he looks anywhere else I’ll become incredibly self-conscious, which I will He kissesa path alongrips my hps and positionsThat’s my Drew He’s so coainst h the thin barrier of his cotton boxer briefs I forget all ofme nad All I can do is feel and revel in his love The love that flows froue

"I love you," he whispers close to my ear, his mouth damp on my flesh "I’ve missed you like this"

I’ve missed him, too, but I don’t need to say it Not when I can show it

Chapter Twelve