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“Sure.” With one arm around my lower back, he pulled me closer. “I am still allowed to order you around later, right?”
“I wouldn’t have it any other way. There’s one more thing. Sofi requires for you to split a muffin with her.”
“Really?”
“Yes. And she wants a hug.”
“Amelia…”
“I won’t be able to sleep, Hunter.” My eyes fell to the floor. “If you find a relative to take her, I won’t be able to sleep if you let your niece go without at least hugging her once.”
He took one look at Sofi and then exhaled.
“I’m not turning my back on her. I would keep visitation rights, I intend to pay for everything she needs, and I will keep a close eye on her while growing up. Placing her in someone else’s care is the best thing for Sofi.”
If that was what he had to tell himself to be able to sleep at night, fine.
“Still, please try, Hunter. While she’s still here.”
“Fine, but can we eat now?”
I couldn’t contain my enthusiasm, so I jumped into Hunter’s arms and kissed him. He was not a fan of me taking the lead of our interaction, but how could I stop myself when he was so willing to compromise.
I couldn’t recall ever having such a perfect night. Hunter was relaxed and was making jokes, he set the table and even played with Sofi while she was burying her chubby cheeks in the banana nut muffin I put on her plate. I stayed quiet, watching them over my glass of red, too scared to speak and take Hunter’s attention away from the baby. His moves were clumsy and hesitant, like he was afraid of hurting her. I had to agree that he had a lot to learn about kids, but he was here now and Sofi was over the moon about it. Every time her uncle would say something, she would respond with high-pitched giggles and claps. She even reached for his hand once, and Hunter hadn’t pulled back. It was such a small gesture, holding her little hand in his, but it flooded me with happiness.
When we were done eating, Hunter refused to let me wash the dishes and I accepted as long as he agreed to help put Sofi to sleep with me. It was my turn to stand in the doorframe and watch. Sofi made it easy for him, her eyelids hanging low already and she went down without any fuss, like a good little girl, as soon as Hunter lowered her in the crib. I still felt an enormous pleasure because I got to see him tuck her in and gently stroke her chubby cheek. When he turned to face me, I could see in his body movements that he was tensed, but there was a small smile on his lips.
“Happy, Amelia?”
“Delirious. How about you walk me to my room now?”
“I thought you’d never ask.”
We walked across the hall hand in hand and the moment the door to my suite shut off I was in the air, carried to the bed. Hunter’s hand was already exploring, rushing to get to my core. His hunger was strong, visible, and a major turn on. I was being wanted by a god, so what did that make me?Powerful.
The heat he ignited in my body was so unstoppable. When my back hit the sheets, it felt like they were frozen. My skin was burning for his touch.
“Hunter, hurry,” I mumbled through kisses and bites.
“You were so shy that first time you walked into my office, you couldn’t even look me in the eye.” It seemed like years had passed since. “Look at you now, Amelia. So eager, so bold.” His lips brushed against my neck. “So submissive.”
“For you, yes,” I breathed out.
I loved to see the satisfied look my words put on his face.
“Hands above your head, kitten. I don’t have anything to restrain you here, but you will keep your arms there.”
“But I want to touch you.” I moaned, but my hands were already in place, clutching to the pillow under my head.
“Who’s in control here, Amelia?” I bit my lips without answering and Hunter squeezed my nipple between his fingers, applying enough pressure to keep me on that thin edge between pleasure and pain. “I can’t hear you.”
“You,sir. You have control.”
“And how does this make you feel?”
Breath in. Breath out.
“Free.” I blinked, surprised by my own words. “I trust you, Hunter. Whenever you have your hands on me, I feel free.” It was true. Scary, but true. When Hunter took over, my mind was tranquil. His need for me, the way he possessed my entire body with just one look made my worries disappear. My past, my fears, my trauma. All was gone but Hunter. All I could think of was him. All I could feel was him. All I could be washis.”
