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“I’m in the kitchen,” she replied.
Heading in that direction, Elite put his phone on Do Not Disturb. His family was in his favorites, so Supreme’s call would come through if he needed to get in touch with him. Other than that, Elite wanted to devote all of his time to Denali and what they were about to do. Elite couldn’t wait to see Amir and Kinsley’s reactions to the decorations. Everything would be done when they arrived except the tree, so they could do that together.
Over the past five months, Elite’s life became better and better. He’d reopened his jewelry store and business was booming as if he’d never shut it down. Now, Elite was more careful about who he did business with. He required referrals. All money wasn’t good money, and he didn’t want anyone in his life that wasn’t solid—professionallyorpersonally.
The relationship he had with his family and friends was just as deep, if not deeper. Every day, he was actively showing up for Denali and the kids. So much so that if the kids hadn’t heard from him by dinner time, they were calling him to come through. Elite was in no rush to adopt them and give them his last name, but that would come. For now, it was more important that they knew they could trust him and count on him more than anything else.
Denali had been working diligently to prepare for the opening of her boutique – Elite Fashions. He hadn’t asked her to include his name, but she insisted since God had made it possible through him, and Elite was honored. She hadn’t heard from Blaze since he’d been locked up, which was for the best. Elite would stand firm on his promise. If they still lived in Memphis when Blaze was released from prison in seven years, Elite would finish what he started.
Things were going so well for him, he didn’t have the mental capacity to give much thought to Blaze or anything else that was negative for that matter. Once or twice a month, Elite would hear from or reach out to the twins and catch up with Jacintha as well. She was doing well in Washington, finally working in her field and making an income that she was pleased with. All in all, things seemed to be going well for everyone in his life, and Elite didn’t think anything could make the season better.
Once he made his way inside the kitchen, the sight of Denali wearing nothing but heels and an apron made his dick harden instantly.
“Damn, woman. You shol’ know how to welcome ya man home.”
Denali smiled as she met him halfway for a warm embrace.
“I figured once you tasted this cake I’m making, you would want to devour me, so I didn’t want any clothes to get in the way.”
“Aw yeah? What kind is it?”
“Your favorite.”
Elite’s eyebrows lifted as he rubbed his palms together. “You made me a fresh strawberry cake?”
“I sure did. You ready for a slice?”
“Hell yeah!” he exclaimed, making his way over to the kitchen table.
Denali’s smile was wide as she grabbed the cake from off the counter and placed it on the table in front of him. As he read what she’d written on the cake, his body went slack. Blinking slowly, Elite looked at Denali for confirmation. Her eyes watered as she chewed her cheek. She laughed softly, pulling her hands behind her back.
“Well… What do you think?”
Elite looked back down at the cake and swallowed hard at the words,I’m Pregnant!His eyes found hers again. Elite was having a hard time processing because of the timing. His doctor told him not to get his hopes up because it could take up to six months for his sperm to start flowing again and another six months minimum before they were able to conceive. Their baby was definitely a miracle born out of pure love and yet another example to Elite of what could happen when you were connected to the right person with true intentions.
“You for real?” he asked softly, standing in front of her.
“Mhm. I took a test this morning. Three actually. They all came back positive.”
“Sweetheart…” Elite pulled her into his arms and held her tightly as his eyes watered. He looked toward the ceiling, hoping that would keep his tears from falling, but it didn’t work. “We’re having a baby?” he asked, voice shaky.
“We are. We’re having a baby.”
“Yo…” His head shook in disbelief. “We’re having a baby?”
Her head nodded as she wiped away his tears. Denali placed a tender kiss to his lips and smiled when he rested his forehead on hers.
“Yes, babe. Are you happy?”
“I’ve never been happier in my life. Are you happy?”
“Yes,” she whispered as her own tears fell.
“I love you so fucking much, Denali. You’re truly my greatest treasure.”
“I love you… ah!”
Elite released a hearty laugh as he lifted her up, spun her around, then placed her on the kitchen table. She was right… hedidwant to devour her. As good as the cake looked and smelled, it would have to wait a little while longer. There was nothing more that he wanted than to become one with the mother of his first child and soon to be wife.
