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Something passed over her face and I couldn’t recognize the look. She seemed...confused.
“What’s the matter?” I drew my hand down her shin and wrapped my fingers around her ankle, stroking over her skin.
“You didn’t mention a daughter yesterday.”
“I never mention Kensi the same day I meet someone.”
“And her mom?” she asked, her brows drawing closer.
“We co-parent.”
Relief washed over her face, and her mouth slowly curved into a smile. I blinked first.
“Kensi’s an amazing little girl.” Laura’s gaze drifted fondly to the door where Kensi left. “We actually met yesterday in the front lobby. She was excited about the snow, and this morning, she told me everything there is to know about snowflakes. Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike?”
She sat higher on the bed with an enthusiasm I would have expected from Kensi. Except, Laura was a woman. The first woman I’d allowed in my bed since I split with Tiffany five months ago. The first one whose bouncy breasts fucking hypnotized me. I shook my head and lifted my gaze back to hers.
“Kensi has a way of making everything seem new and exciting.”
Just like Laura. I didn’t tell her that. I didn’t want to scare her more than I already had.
I rubbed my hand up and down her shin, and leaned in with a whisper, “Are you ready for some breakfast?”
“Starving.”
I placed a tender kiss on her neck. “If you’d like to change out of my t-shirt and into something that won’t make me hard, your suitcase is in the closet. Breakfast will be here in ten minutes.”
I swear, I saw her nipples harden as I spoke, and my dick twitched in response.
The sight of her aroused body left me with a raging fire in my veins. Every fiber of my being wanted me to reach out, take her, and fuck her. Right there. On my bed.
But she brought herself back into submission, drawing into her own shell before scurrying away like a frightened mouse. “I’ll meet you two in the kitchen,” she squeaked. I watched her go, still not entirely sure what had just happened.
Ten minutes later, Laura emerged from the bathroom, freshly dressed and looking more than ready to tackle the day. The sight of her joining Kensi and me at the dining table, the snow falling gently outside, felt like a scene straight out of a dream. I was fucking losing my mind over how perfect this seemed.
“Here we go,” I said, setting a plate of steaming pancakes in front of the girls. “Hope you like them.”
“Thank you,” Laura replied, her eyes lighting up as she dug into the fluffy stack. “These are amazing. You’re quite the chef.”
“Thanks,” I grinned. “But I can’t accept your compliment. Kensi made these with her grandmother this morning.”
“Really?” Laura cut another slice and dipped the piece in maple syrup. She turned to Kensi. “Did your grandmother teach you how to make these?”
“No.” Kensi’s eyes widened, and she shook her head so emphatically that her hair, wild from sleeping on it wet, danced around her shoulders. “Mommy and Nana did.”
I watched Laura’s face, trying to read her mind.
“Well, I’m gonna be honest with you, Kensi. These are the best pancakes I’ve ever tasted. You’re gonna have to invite me for breakfast more often.”
Laura gave me a sly smile. Kensi beamed widely, and I was dumbfounded that it took less than twelve hours for this woman to blend into our lives.
As we ate and chatted about everything from skiing this afternoon to Kensi’s favorite books, I marveled at how seamlessly Laura fit into our world. The air buzzed with laughter and warmth, a perfect balance of tender moments and lighthearted banter that made me feel more alive than I had in years.
My gaze flickered to the window, transfixed by a flurry of white flakes cascading down upon the world outside. The winds were restless, like a menacing beast lurking at the edge of our abode, and I knew that the perilous weather meant we would soon have to abandon our plans for skiing the icy cliffs.
“How about we build a snowman?” I suggested.
Kensi’s face lit up. “Can you come with us, Laura?”
