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He’s the only one who could ever make me feel sexy about myself without even touching me. A single look is all it takes for my center to drip for him, panties soaked, and he inches further into the room.
Beau’s everything I’ve always wanted, but never thought I could have. Knowing he’s choosing me right now has my body tingling with want and need. His green eyes lock onto the black lace I’m wearing, then he’s pulling his shirt over his head.
I don’t think I could ever be as lucky as I am right now with Beau’s arms wrapped protectively around my body, clinging to me as if I’ll disappear.
I can’t wait to see how this life with him will end up.
Epilogue
Beau
Fouryearslater…
The house is eerily quiet when I walk through the front door, but I’m not stupid enough to let my guard down. My daughter, Josie, loves to pop out and scare me. I’ve learned from past mistakes. I take my shoes off quietly, then walk as softly as possible across the hardwood floor before coming to a stop in the living room doorway.
A smile lifts from my mouth when I catch sight of Piper lying across the couch, with Josie lying on her chest, and I inch closer to the two of them. If it weren’t for the small smile I see on Piper’s face as she lays with her eyes closed, I may have believed they were both sleeping, but I know better.
Suddenly, both of them jump up to scare me, but I was expecting it so I didn’t react.
Josie frowns at me. “That’s not fair, you’re supposed to be scared.” My three year old has the biggest attitude I’ve ever seen in a child and I’m starting to think it comes from me — poor girl.
“You can scare me next time, how about that?” I say with a smile. “Are you going to give Daddy a hug or are you going to pout?”
She jumps off her mother’s chest, who looks at us with her own loving smile and rushes right into my outstretched arms. I thought nothing could get better than having Piper in my life, but that was proven wrong the moment Piper told me we were going to have a baby, even though I was worried about being an older father.
Part of me wanted to have a boy, but I couldn’t deny the excitement when the doctor told us we were going to have a little girl. She’s already got herself wrapped completely around my finger, so I can’t imagine what life will be like as she gets older.
I’ve thought about trying for one more, but Piper isn’t as sure about it and I have a feeling it has something to do with all the haters. After she had Josie and was photographed for the first time postpartum, there were a string of comments about her weight that came from a large group of keyboard warriors.
It was hard to watch her go through that, especially late at night when I had to listen to her sob over all the comments. There was one point where she went back to eating the nutrition bars that she ate years ago, but I put a stop to that real quick. I’ve done my best since then to show her how beautiful she is, but I know there are still times where she can’t bring herself to look in the mirror.
Every time I mention having another baby, she stiffens and says that she’s fine with Josie right now. I’ve tried talking to John, who comes over every weekend and he says that I shouldn’t worry too much. Easier said than done though I’ve found.
It took a little bit of time, but John has come to accept Piper and I being together. Granted, he’d have to either way if the band circling my ring finger is any indication, but it’s nice to know that he’s happy for the two of us without it being forced. I waited until I got his full blessing before I proposed to Piper, then we ended up getting married a few months later.
“How was work?” Piper asks as she walks over to Josie and I, sending the thoughts running from my mind.
I shrug. “Like any other day. Did you get any more designs done?”
She smiles brightly and nods, then pulls me into the work room I built for her. So much has happened since then, it’s hard to believe. “I think it’s some of my best work yet, and I have to give our daughter credit since she was my inspiration.”
I’m curious as she pushes open the door, leaving the lights off for effect, then flips them on dramatically. There’s an easel sitting in the center of the room with drawings on them and they bring a smile to my face. “This is different.”
Piper nods. “I’ve been feeling like something was missing for a while now, and could never figure out what. It wasn’t until Josie made her way in here after she snuck away from the nanny, that I figured out what it was.” She brushes her fingers lightly over the image and smiles. “I’m going to start a kids line, and I’ll probably launch it in the spring, spend the time in between promoting the new addition to my brand.”
I walk up to her and wrap my arms around her waist, my lips brushing against the curve of her neck. “It’s amazing, baby. I’m so proud of you.” Piper turns her head, her lips connecting softly with mine, and I groan against the touch.
Tiny giggles erupting from our daughter has me pulling away with a smile and then I spin around to face her. “Bedtime story before bed?”
She nods frantically with a big smile. “Yes!”
“Go pick one, Daddy will be there in a minute.” As soon as she disappears around the corner and her tiny feet echo through the house, I place my hand on Piper’s cheek and give her a heated kiss. “Be ready for me when I’m done,” I say with a wink, then walk away casually.
It doesn’t matter how many years have passed since we got together, I’ll never get over how my wife looks underneath all those clothes she wears. She’s gained plenty of curves after getting pregnant with Josie that make my mouth water, and I can’t wait to sink my teeth into them.
Wrap my hands around them.
When I get into Josie’s room, she’s already curled up on her side with the book sitting in front of her, and she gets into a sitting position when I walk in. “What is it tonight?”
