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Of course, you haven’t. That’s for my eyes only. But let me tell you, it’s the most delicious sight.
I’m more than tempted to take a peek, but I let the two of them be. I need to close my eyes for a few minutes. They didn’t let me sleep much last night.
First Lina was demanding to be fed. When that girl wants something, she raises hell until she gets it. She’s a lot like her father in that regard. I’m going to be in for a hell of a ride if she inherited that trait.
After I rocked her back to sleep, Tiero decided to show me just how much he enjoys my post-natal body. It took him a while… not that I was complaining.
I hear the shower turn off, and then silence.
Ahhh, peace and quiet.
I close my eyes and allow myself to drift off. Gosh, I’m tired.
I stir again when Tiero enters the room, a white towel wrapped around his hips, displaying that perfect V that always has my attention. Rivulets of water are still clinging to his body. I bite my lips to stifle a moan.
Top that with him delicately cradling a sleepy Lina in the crook of his arm, and I’m a goner, turned into a pool of drool.
Our daughter is so tiny against the mass of his muscly biceps. Her eyes are drooping. She’ll be out in a minute.
He sits down on the bed beside me, his broad chest rising and falling with a gentle rhythm, matching the tiny bundle nestled against him. I sit up, leaning my head against his shoulder as he holds Lina’s head with one hand, his fingers tracing the soft curve of her cheek.
The love shining in his eyes for our daughter is melting me on the spot. A radiant smile graces his lips, a smile that is reserved only for moments of pure joy.
I’m done for. He’s so getting laid tonight.
“Did you get poo on yourself when you gave her a bath?” I tease him, knowing full well that he went straight for the shower.
“No.” He rolls his eyes at me, a habit he’s taking to more and more. It’s annoying. “Remember, Barb said skin-to-skin time is important. So I combined both.”
My heart swells in the face of his strength and vulnerability.
Tiero’s voice, usually commanding and authoritative, has melted into a gentle lullaby, his deep timbre resonating deep within my core.
Our baby girl stirs, her tiny fingers stretching toward him. His smile widens, his gaze fixated on her delicate movements. Her tiny fingers wrap around one of his as he leans in, his lips brushing against her forehead.
Look at Mr. Big Bad Mafia Don now… well, ex Mafia Don. Who would have thought?
My heart seizes in my chest. I want to freeze this moment forever.
It’s enough to make me forget the pains of labor. If it means I get to see this over and over again, I’m willing and ready to pop out more babies. Bring it on!
Tiero wraps his free arm around me. His gaze fixed on the little face of our precious girl.
“She’s so beautiful,” he whispers in awe.
“Yeah,” I agree. “Seeing you with her like this has my hormones going haywire. I want more kids with you… lots of them.”
That gets his attention. Tiero’s eyes lift to mine, the intensity unmistakable.
He gently puts Lina in her bassinet by our bed and turns to take me into his arms. His lips brush against mine in a kiss so gentle and reverent it makes my toes curl.
“Then let’s get started on baby number two.”
The End
