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“Always and forever,” Blake repeated as she leaned in to kiss Alexis. The kiss was full of passion and Alexis knew there were only two things keeping them from moving that passion into the bedroom. One was the baby in her arms that was about to need a feeding and the other was that Blake hadn’t been cleared for sex yet. “A few more weeks.”
“You make it so hard to wait.”
“I promise I’m worth it, though.”
“Oh, I have no doubt.” Alexis kissed her again, loving the way Blake tasted on her lips.
As they made out on the couch, Alexis wanted to comment on how comfortable Blake was around her parents now. The old Blake wouldn’t have wanted to do that. Alexis was loving the new Blake. She looked so much happier that it made Alexis beyond ecstatic.
Handing Amelia to Blake, she helped Blake adjust her shirt so she could feed her. It was another thing that Alexishad noticed about Blake. She had gone from not being comfortable with Isla and Vera around to not caring that they were across the lawn as she nursed Amelia.
“I know I’ve said it before, but letting your parents in lookssogood on you.”
Blake smirked at her. “Yeah?”
“Yeah. And don’t give me that look unless you want your mama to yell at us for not waiting six weeks.”
“I never want to make her mad again,” Blake sighed heavily as she looked down at Amelia. “I couldn’t have done the c-section without her.”
“I know.” She softly kissed Blake’s shoulder. “I’m so glad she was there for you. You both needed that.”
“We did, for sure.”
“I’m so happy for you. And for me. And for our family. Everything just feels like it’s better now. Like there’s nothing hanging over our heads anymore.”
“And there won’t be again. I promise, Lex.”
“I promise too.”
Kissing again, they were interrupted by Harper running over to them. She made herself comfy between Alexis and Blake as she watched Blake nursing Amelia. Alexis watched as Blake adjusted slightly so Harper could see Amelia better. She loved how connected Blake and Harper were with each other.
“You’re doing a good job, Mama,” Harper beamed up at Blake with a huge smile on her face.
“Thanks, Harp.” Blake kissed Harper’s forehead as she giggled. “After I’m done feeding her, do you want to help me give her a bath?”
“Yeah!” Harper excitedly nodded her head.
It wasn’t long before the rest of the family joined them around the fire pit. Archer snuggled with Alexis as Reese sat between Blake and Harper. Having all her babies cuddled up together meant more to Alexis than she could ever express.
She smiled over at Isla and Vera, who were snuggled up together on the loveseat across from them. Vera smiled at Alexis, letting her know she was enjoying the moment as much as Alexis was. But it was Isla’s face that Alexis couldn’t look away from. Isla looked so peaceful, so happy. Just like Blake. They had both been through so much and Alexis was thankful they had all worked through their issues to have the best family ever.
Alexis ran her hand through Blake’s hair as Blake looked over at her. She smiled sweetly at Alexis as Alexis leaned over the kids to kiss her.
“I love you.”
“I love you, too.”
Chapter 31
Vera
Mother’s Day was always a special holiday for Vera. Being a mama meant everything to Vera. She loved watching her babies grow, even if she missed when they were babies. Vera loved being able to love them unconditionally and getting to be there for them every day. Her relationship with each of them was different and special and Vera treasured her time with each of them.
Everleigh got most of her attention these days since she was the only child still living at home. She’d been Vera’s little sidekick since she was young, and Vera loved their time together. Not only would Everleigh occasionally go to work with her, but Vera would also help her with her schoolwork if she needed it. Which wasn’t often. Somehow, she and Isla had created a child that was smarter than either of them.
Brayden was the same way. He was on track to graduate early with all the extra classes he’d been taking. Vera was beyond proud of everything her baby boy had accomplished. Not only was he thriving in college, but he’d kept his relationships going with his sisters and parents. She was beyond proud of him for that, even if he did blush when Vera complimented him on it. His heart was made of gold, and Vera was thankful shegot to be his mama.
With Ellie living in the garage apartment, Vera got to see her nearly every day. Ellie was thriving in college and at working at the hospital. She’d been studying to be a sonographer, and from what Vera had seen she was on the perfect path for that. Her middle child had the personality and determination to be perfect for the job, and Vera selfishly looked forward to working with Ellie one day at the hospital.
