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“Sure.” She took it without hesitation.
Inside the igloo, the warmth of our bodies tempered the cold air. We sat close together, our breaths mingling in the confined space.
“James,” Laura whispered, her eyes locked onto mine, “I want you to know that I think you’re an incredible father. The way you care for Kensi... It’s inspiring.”
“Thank you,” I murmured, leaning into her ear. “That means a lot.”
“Your love for her is beautiful,” she whispered. “If I'm lucky enough to become a parent, I can only hope to be as devoted as you are.”
I removed her hat and nestled my nose into her hair, inhaling. She smelled...delicious.
“Something tells me you’d be fantastic, Laura.” My voice was barely audible.
The air between us crackled with electricity. We were finally alone, surrounded by snow and silence.
I leaned in and pressed my lips gently against her soft mouth. She tasted like sweet chocolate. Our kiss, tentative at first, deepened with each stroke of my tongue.
“Hey, Dad, look what I made!” Kensi’s voice echoed through the igloo.
Our lips parted, and my eyes flew wide open. It wasn’t because of Kensi. It was because of Laura—because I’d never felt so intimate with anyone, so connected and fused together. We were two people, but we were also a pair. My heart was beating in time with hers. My breath coincided with the rise and fall of her chest, and our bodies merged as one. But I wanted more. Much more. I wanted Laura.
Kensi came into view, holding a small snow sculpture. “It’s a kitty.”
“That’s incredible, Kensi.” The tiny cat resembled a rat, but how could I tell her? “Aren’t you tired?”
“Not yet.”
I looked over at Laura, who tried to conceal a smirk. Maybe this was for the best because if I took Laura here, we’d melt the igloo.
“Can I put it next to our snowman outside?” She lifted, bouncing on her heels. Where was this energy coming from?
“Of course, sweetheart,” I agreed, giving Laura an apologetic smile. “We’ll be out in a minute.”
“Okay.” Kensi scurried out of view, leaving Laura and me alone once more.
“Alone time is difficult to come by when you’re a parent, huh?” Laura chuckled, her hazel eyes twinkling with amusement.
“Apparently, so.” I sighed, running a hand through my hair. “But I wouldn’t trade her for the world.”
“Nor should you. She’s an incredible little girl.”
“She’s a little girl who needs a nap, because I have a surprise for you.”
“A surprise?”
“Looks like the storm cleared.” I pointed to the sky. “Which means, we can go skiing.”
Her eyes lit up. “Really?”
I nodded.
We retired from the igloo, and I lifted Kensi into my arms. “It’s nap time, sweetheart.”
“I don’t want to.”
“You want to be strong to help grandma cook tomorrow. She’s making an apple pie, and she needs your help with the crumble.”
Kensi thought for a moment, and hollered, “Race you to the door!” She slid down my body and launched herself with an impressive burst of speed.
