Page 18 of At His Wife's Behest

“Well, in that case, make sure he bends you in half and wrecks that hole. You can die happy.”

Kellan closed his eyes, shaking his head. “Appreciated,wife.”

“Anytime,husband,”she said, giggling.

“You assume I’m a bottom, hmm?”

“Aren’t you?”

Duh.“None of your business.”

“I had to climb on top of you the night we made Abby.”

Kellan frowned. “I thought you didn’t remember anything from that night?” He didn’t. Well, a few flashes, but not much more.

“Most of it, no. Idorecall being the initiator, though. You can blame me for Abby.”

Kellan wondered if Emma remembered more than she was willing to admit. “No blaming anyone for her. She was a gift. Speaking of, how is she?”

“You just wished her a good morning a little while ago. I swear she’s fine.”

“Really?” Emma was a wonderful mother, but he’d gladly taken on more of the responsibilities when it came to their daughter, stepping up more during Marshall’s illness and Emma being thrust into her new role. Abigail wasn’t used to him not being there.

Emma sighed. “Misses you, but she’ll be fine. It’s good for the two of you to have some time apart every now and then. Makes you appreciate each other more.”

“Can I talk to her?”

“She’s in the pool getting her first swimming lesson.”

“I forgot that was this week! Why didn’t you tell me when I called earlier?” Abigail had been half asleep when he’d talked to her earlier. She’d likely forgotten herself.

“I didn’t expect you to call again so soon.”

Kellan scoffed. “You sent a man for me and didn’t expect a call?”

“Call back later. She’ll likely talk your ear off about her lesson.”

“Will do.”

“Hey, babe?” Emma asked.

“Yeah?”

“You never said if he was cute or not?”

Kellan almost told her who it was but thought better of it. It was Mr. Quaid’s business what he did during his off hours. “Yes, very cute.”

“Like,howcute?”

Kellan sighed. “Not telling.”

“Cruel!” Emma cried.

“Hey, that’s what you get for surprising me. Payback’s a bitch.”

Emma’s laughter brought a smile to his face. “You’d better be glad I love you.”

Kellan’s chest tightened. “I love you, too.”

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