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“Yes. Of course, I can. I just hope your bed can handle us both.”
I removed my slippers and climbed in bed behind Aussie. She scooted back, pressing her body against mine. She yearned to establish skin to skin contact. Letting her have her way and enhancing her mental and emotional stimulation, I wrapped my arms around her, laying my hand on her head and brushing her hair.
“Goodnight.” She yawned again.
“Goodnight, baby.”
As she drifted, I continued to bring her comfort, refusing to leave until she’d fallen asleep. Comfort found me as well, forcing my eyes closed, too.
* * *
It wasn’tuntil I felt Malachi’s hand on mine and his voice whispering my name that I realized I’d fallen asleep.
“Hmmm?”
“Come to bed. You’re going to regret squeezing in this little bed tomorrow when your back is aching.”
“I don’t want to leave her,” I admitted, scooting closer to Aussie and bringing her as close to me as I could.
“Aeir, you’re uncomfortable. Your feet are hanging over the end of the bed.”
“Fine, but she’s coming with me.”
“Baby, no, she isn’t.”
“Yes she is, Malachi.”
“Aussie doesn’t sleep in bed with me, Aeir. She knows this.”
“Well, then, I’m staying. You can shut the door behind you and leave us alone.”
“Oh damn, it’s like that?” he asked, taken aback.
“Unless she can come to bed with me, then yes, it’s just like that.”
“Aeir.”
“Malachi. I’m not ready to let her go. She’s so cuddly. I want to hold on to her forever.”
“Seriously?”
“Yes. Now, get out, baby. You’re going to wake her up.”
“She sleeps like a fucking log. Trust me, I’m not going to wake her up.”
“Well, you’re interrupting my sleep.”
“Because I miss you. Please come to bed.” He paused. “She can come, too.”
I wasted little time hopping over Aussie. Malachi tried reaching for her, but I swatted at his hands. He’d had the last two and a half years with her. It was my turn.
“Aeir, what are—”
“Let me get her. Go ahead. We’ll be in there. I promise.”
“I can carry her.”
“Me, too.”
