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Her voice softens, her eyes slide shut, and within just a few minutes, her breathing evens out with sleep.
I reach for the remote, turn off the TV, and sit in the quiet, watching Summer and Lily snooze away. Having them both here feels right. I’ve wanted Summer in my house, and in my bed, for a long while, and now I finally have her here. Lily is cute and not any trouble at all. I’ll have to get a couple of beds and some bowls for her because now that I have them here, I plan for them to be here often.
Finally, I stand and lift Summer into my arms. She curls into me and presses her face into my neck the way she did earlier after the bath, and I feel the same zing shoot down my spine. Lily’s head comes up off of the couch, and I nod, gesturing for her to follow us, which she happily does, hot on my heels as I carry Summer up to the bedroom and gently lay her on the bed.
Lily jumps up with her and curls into Summer’s side.
“Leave some room for me,” I whisper to her and rub her head before I go back downstairs to turn off the lights, make sure the doors are all locked up tight, and then return to my girl.
I climb in behind her and pull her to me, tucking my arm around her middle.
Yeah, this feels right. Having her warm against my body and listening to Lily’s little snores as my eyes droop is the most contented that I’ve felt in years.
Maybe ever.
I’m going to do whatever it takes to make her mine for good.
“I have to go.” Summer sips the mug of coffee I just passed to her. “I have to change and get ready for work.”
I sip my own brew. “It’s barely six.”
“Yeah, well, I’m usually at the shop by now, but I admit, I slept well, and a handsome man did some delicious things to me when I woke up, so I’m not complaining.”
I grin and reach out to brush my thumb under her eye. “You’re sweet. Maybe we should both call in sick and stay here, naked and rumpled, all day.”
“Don’t tempt me.” She chuckles and looks down at Lily, who’s been watching us with sleepy eyes. “Are you ready to go home?”
Lily turns in a circle.
“Here.” I take the mug out of her hands and watch as she scowls at me. “Don’t punch me; I’m putting this in a disposable cup.”
“I thought I was going to have to maim you there for a second.”
I snap the lid on and pass it back to her. “No need for that. I’ll help you out to the car. And, in case you ever need to get in here, the code to the door is 5391.”
“Is this the equivalent of you giving me a key to the house?” she asks.
“Pretty much.”
Carrying Lily’s bag of goodies, I follow Summer down to her vehicle, and once she has it loaded, and Lily in the front seat, I pull her in and hug her close.
“I’ll bring you lunch.”
She chuckles against my chest. “I won’t even attempt to tell you that it’s not necessary. I’d like to see you later today.”
“And tonight?”
She tips her head back so she can smile up at me. “What are you thinking?”
“I think it’s time I made good on my promise to take you to Ciao for dinner.”
“Oh, yeah, I’m down for that.”
“Good.” I kiss her nose, and she pulls away to walk around and get into her car. “I’ll see you later.”
She blows me a kiss, and then she’s gone. Rubbing the back of my neck and wishing for the rest of my coffee, I walk back inside and lock the door behind me. The house already feels empty without them, which is a little ridiculous to me, given that they were only here for one night.
But that’s all it took.
