Page 37 of Dare to Embrace
I handed the fork to Kelton. “Can you pile the steaks on the plate?” Then I lifted Reaghan up and into my arms. “Hey, button. I’ll protect you from the big bad wolf.”
She giggled as her tiny hand latched on to my neck. “Daddy’s not a wolf, silly.”
Kross bared his teeth in an attempt to mimic a wolf with long fangs. “I’m coming to get my little Red Riding Hood.” His blue eyes went wide.
According to Kross, Reaghan loved when he readLittle Red Riding Hoodto her at bedtime.
She stuck out her little chin and flashed those big blue eyes at her dad. “I’m not afraid of the big bad wolf.”
Kelton, Kross, and I burst out laughing. The child would be a force to contend with, as she got older. I couldn’t help but think about the triplets we were having.
Holy fuck!Every time I thought about three babies, I had to pinch myself. Regardless, I wanted my kids to be strong and not take shit from anyone.
Kross grabbed Reaghan from me. “Something is off with you, bro.”
Reaghan rested her head on Kross’s shoulder.
Kelton piled the steaks on a platter, chuckling.
I rolled my eyes. “I’m good.”Better than good.But we needed to get the food on the table and everyone seated. Otherwise, I was going to burst.
Reaghan lifted her head, planting her hand on Kross’s cheek. “I’m hungry.”
“Me too, sweetie,” Kross said. “Well, bro. What is it? Lacey and baseball? Did she get any more offers from Triple-A teams?”
Kelton carried the plate of steaks into the house, shaking his head before he announced loudly, “Time to eat.”
I sighed in relief and silently thanked Kelton for the distraction. Everyone scattered, as though they were starving, except Lacey, who glided toward me.
Kross carried his daughter inside without waiting for an answer to his question, which was fine with me. Baseball wasn’t on my mind. However, Tara was talking to the Sea Dogs about Lacey’s contract.
After Lacey had shared our good news with Tara, and Tara had come down from her excitement, she’d told Lacey she would talk with the Sea Dogs’s management on Lacey’s behalf.
Lacey winked at Reaghan and maybe Kross as they breezed by her.
Sounds of voices faded as the family settled in the dining room, leaving Lacey and me alone in the kitchen.
She lifted up on her tiptoes. “You ready?” She beamed like a bright light shining through the fog on a humid night.
I inhaled her citrus scent as I wrapped my arms around her. “More than ready.” Then I kissed her—slow, wet, and teasingly long for good measure.
She let out a whisper of a moan. “We better get in there before I drag you into the bedroom.”
I started thinking of sports and cars and anything else to get rid of the bulge in my jeans. My dick was throbbing and itching to get out and inside my sexy wife.
“Go,” I said to Lacey. “I need a minute.”
Her gaze latched on to my groin, and she giggled. “Don’t be too long.” She pivoted on her heel and wiggled her ass teasingly.
“Lace,” I warned.
She tossed one of hercome fuck melooks as she licked her lips.
“You’ll pay for this later.”
“I know.”
Once I was alone, I took in a few deep breaths, adjusting my dick. Then I shook my head and joined the family.
