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We climbed into the back of the car.
“Good afternoon, Mr. Stone,” Nico said.
“Good afternoon, Nico. Where are you taking us?”
“That’s up to Marley to tell you, sir.”
“He’s right. It is up to me, and I’m not telling you until we get there.” I smiled, kissing his cheek.
Nico pulled up to the Lowell Hotel, climbed out, and opened the door.
“The Lowell Hotel?” Charlie smiled.
“Happy Birthday. You have been invited to spend the entire afternoon and night with me, your girlfriend, in the luxurious Manhattan Suite, housing two fireplaces that will keep us warm on this cold day.”
“You mean just the two of us?” He wiggled his finger. “Just us? No children?”
“No children, babe. Just you and me and a whole lot of sex.” I grinned.
“But the doctor hasn’t cleared you yet,” he said as we entered the lobby.
“I called Dr. Gregario earlier in the week. He said it’s fine as long as we don’t behave like wild animals.”
“Ha.” He chuckled.
The bellman brought our bags up to the suite, and I grabbed Charlie’s hand when he went to tip him.
“This is your day, and everything is on me,” I said, pulling out some cash.
“I can’t believe you did this. You are truly a romantic, Miss Monroe.” His lips met mine.
“Well, I really wanted to take you somewhere warm, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to travel yet. Besides, I wanted you all to myself.” My arms tightened around his neck.
“Is Tilly going to be okay with the twins alone?”
I could sense the worry in his voice.
“Penelope and Olivia are spending the night to help. The twins are in good hands between their nanny and godparents. Besides, if anything were to happen, we could be home in a flash. Now, let’s go change into the white robes the hotel has provided for us.”
“For what? I’d rather fuck you naked.” He grinned.
“We aren’t having sex yet.” I led him to the bedroom.
“Why not?”
“Because I’ve arranged for a couple’s massage. They’ll be here any moment.”
“Oh. Well, you know I have magic hands. I’d be more than happy to massage that sexy body for you.” A smirk crossed his lips.
“Good things come to those who wait.” I tossed the robe at him.
Chapter Thirty-Four
Marley
“Thank you very much. We enjoyed those massages. Didn’t we, babe?” I glanced at Charlie.
“We sure did. Thank you.” He smiled. “Now, can we?—”
