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Her eyes sparkle, and she nods. “Would be good to return to our roots.”
I’ve lost count of how many places we’ve worked on together now since the business took off before Daniel was even born. With my skills in woodwork and contracting and Dahlia’s eye for style and detail, we’ve had so much more success in our projects than either of us expected.
Taking a place and turning it into a perfect home for another family is rewarding, sure, but it’s working alongside her that I love most. And while Derek will probably end up as a pro footballer—the kid’s got talent—Daniel is already planning to work alongside us and take over the business when he’s older, trying to rope Dean into it too. Though at three, Dean’s still insisting he wants to be a superhero. Hell, if that’s what he wants, I’ll figure out a way to make it happen.
“I’ll put an offer in in the morning then,” I tell her, already excited to see what plans she’ll have for the place. “Who knows? Maybe some other wide-eyed girl will move in there and find love too.”
“Yeah with some grizzly bear who’s secretly a big softie.” Dahlia laughs, resting her head on my chest.
The TV’s playing some rom-com movie, but I’m not paying attention to it at all. No, all I’m looking at is Dahlia. God, I swear she gets more beautiful every day. Even now, after all these years, she takes my damn breath away.
“Eat more,” I grumble, noticing she’s only had two slices.
Dahlia rolls her eyes at me. “I probably shouldn’t with how much I’ve put on since Dean was born,” she mutters but obeys and picks up a slice anyway.
I growl, moving so I can grab her chin and force her to look at me. Her eyes widen, lips parting in surprise. Fuck, this woman is an angel. I have no idea how I got so lucky. Can’t she see that every part of her is perfection? Maybe her body’s changed over the years but that’s only natural. She’s carried three kids, for Christ’s sake. She was their first home, protecting and caring for them from the moment they were conceived. I am in awe of her.
I struggle to figure out how to put it all into words, but I try anyway. “Good. I’ve been trying to get you to eat more for years. Shit, petal, your body is a fucking work of art. You were stunning when I met you, and you’re even more stunning now. Knowing you’ve carried our sons…” I pause, groaning. My cock aches, hard as steel at the thought. We both agreed we were done at three, but the idea of putting another baby in her is so damn appealing. “Fuck.”
Dahlia laughs in my hold. “No more babies, you caveman.” But she’s grinning widely, her eyes crinkling at the sides with happiness.
“We can practice,” I tease, leaning down so my next words are spoken against her lips. “Listen to me, petal. You would be the most gorgeous woman on this earth at any weight. So eat. You’ll need the energy for what I’m going to do to you next.”
She squeals as I slide my hand up her thigh over the blanket and take a bite out of her slice.
I keep her close as she eats, and then keep my promise until both of our energy is long gone.
After, we lie in a tangle on the sofa, the TV still babbling in the background. Her head is on my chest, and she sighs contentedly against me. I smooth a hand down her spine, feeling completely at peace.
“You’re the best thing that ever happened to me, petal.”I kiss her forehead softly.
For a second, I think she’s fallen asleep until she mumbles back, “You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me too, grizzly bear.”
The End.
