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“This is the best Christmas we’ve had so far.”
He kissed the tip of her nose, but before he could go any farther, Melissa came running up to him.
“Uncle Russell, look! I got to put the star on the Christmas tree yesterday.”
She held up a Polaroid print of Elijah lifting her to the top of a tree, while she placed a shiny Christmas star on top.
Russell bent down and scooped her up just as Holly came running after her.
“Sorry about that. She got away. Is she showing off her picture? She’s very proud of that. It was so sweet of the other little kids to let her put the star on top of the tree.”
Russell winked at Melissa and reached into his pants pocket. “She should be proud.”
To Melissa he said, “Got you something, sweetie.” He withdrew a colorful candy cane and handed it to her, making her squeal with delight.
Holly came to hug Gemma and together they looked on as Russell opened the candy and gave it to Melissa.
“Is there anything about him that isn’t perfect?” Holly asked.
Gemma grinned. “You tell me? Is there anything about Elijah that isn’t perfect?”
Holly chuckled. “I see your point. We love them despite their quirks sometimes. Thank you so much for everything, Gemma. This is not the vacation I set out to have, but it has been exactly what I needed, aside from the terror of the other day. We all have our own lives, but Russell is right, we’re a family and we should spend more time together. I’m sorry I wasn’t in touch more when your mother died.”
Gemma hugged her again; afraid the poor woman was going to burst into tears at any moment.
“Don’t think anything of it, darling. You’ve got a lot on your plate. We love each other even when we don’t talk or see each other. That’s how a real family is.”
“I wish you were joining us in New Orleans. Kit has done something really special with this new place.”
Gemma smiled. “We’ll be visiting soon. New Orleans is a great city. I’m sure we can all find a reason to be there sometime soon.”
Melissa started squirming out of Russell’s arms, and Holly squeezed her one more time before going to get her daughter.
“What are you thinking right now, love?” Russell asked when he stood next to her a few minutes later.
She leaned against him and looked out over the room at all the people who meant the most to her.
“I’m thinking we’re blessed, and I can’t wait to get back to the States where we can see everyone regularly again. What are you thinking?”
He pulled her in front of him, so her back was against his chest and wrapped his arms around her. “I’m thinking I can’t wait until it’s polite for us to slip out of here so I can take you back to bed.” He bent his head and kissed her neck, sending a shudder through her.
“How long until it’s polite to slip out?”
Chapter 10
Russell
Thenextcoupleofdays passed by in a blur of fun with their chosen family, and before they knew it, it was Christmas morning. Most of the couples from Club Solitaire had left the previous morning to get back to their own Christmas plans, but a few were sticking around for Christmas dinner at the main resort restaurant later that day.
Now, though, Russell leaned against the door frame of the bedroom and watched Gemma sleep while he enjoyed his first cup of coffee. After a day of visiting with friends, they’d spent last night in front of the fire just enjoying each other’s company. Eventually, he’d spread her out on the thick rug where he took his time bringing her to orgasm and driving her wild before taking her to bed where they fell asleep tangled up.
Gemma stirred and rolled onto her side. When she raised one eyelid, she turned her face into the pillow. “How can you possibly be awake after yesterday?”
He pushed off the doorway and set his coffee on the nightstand to crawl into bed with her again, pulling her close. “I didn’t have four martinis with Dakota last night,” he murmured before nipping her ear and kissing a trail down her neck to her bare shoulder.
“I’m glad someone was keeping track,” she teased.
“It’s not my fault that you’re fun to look at. Merry Christmas, Treasure.” His hand slid from around her waist to cup her already wet pussy, and he let his fingers explore until she sighed and relaxed into him.
