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And just like that, his day got i,” he told her, staying put for now “You’re s that she was going to be a fierce mama bear, and damn, did he like that “Our child is lucky to have you as their mom” He paused “And I’m so damn lucky to have you in my life”

“We’re both the lucky ones here, Nash,” she said softly

He strode forward, needing to get closer Then he dropped to his knees in front of her, cradled her belly in his hands, and kissed his child there “We are lucky So very lucky” She slid her fingers into his hair and he stayed there awhile, his forehead pressed to her tummy When he finally rose, he planted his hands on either side of her, gripping the counter behind her He stared intently, leaving her no room to look anywhere else but at him “You love me”

Her eyes softened Those eyes did strange things to his chest Things he liked

“We’ve both known for years that I love you,” she finally said “I think it’s about time we say it aloud”

He gripped the counter tight, afraid that if he didn’t, he’d kiss her and not stop And things needed to be said “About earlier—”

“No, I don’t want to talk about that” She shook her head, her pleading eyes clawing at his chest “No izing or excuses I want to be happy, Nash That’s it” She cupped his face, her hands damp with the sudsy water “Let’s be happy Okay? Our baby deserves that Hell, we deserve that”

“You’re right” He pressed his hand on her hip, pinning her there, and he closed the distance “You do deserve to be happy” She also deserved so an” He pressed his lips against her forehead, and soh “You deserve the world handed to you” And at some point, they would need to talk further about that, but those conversations didn’t need to happen now

Wanting only to azeof failure It wasn’t about being able to step into a ring again and last the eight seconds to prove he was aher lose hope in the love she should have, and having her loving hi

When he blazed a hot kiss across herher breasts into hiht Nash did have all the answers He knew exactly what he needed to do Right now, he needed to make his woman happy The rest would come later

Their tongues danced together, and Nash ate up every single deliciousup her dress as he went

She grabbed his wrist and exclaimed, “We’re at Emma’s!”

“They’re gone We’ve got the house to ourselves” She slowly let go of his hand, and he slid his fingers between her thighs, finding her hot and wet “You are so fucking perfect, Freckles” He nuzzled her neck and pressed his hard length against her thigh, feeling the shudder rock through her

“Nash,” she breathed, her head falling back

He reached up and pulled her dress down, exposing her taut nipples He sucked on one, then the other, hearing her et a little loudera little more intense, while he removed her panties