I couldn’t be more excited. The thought of a child that looked like him was the most beautiful thought. Our family would grow.
***
A kiss to my ear woke me. “Good morning.” I smiled into Jax’s warmth.
“Mmm.” I moaned while he continued to pepper my flesh with warm kisses.
“I have to admit, I really like waking up with you.”
“You make it sound so shameful,” he said jokingly.
“Seriously, it’s nice.” I rolled onto my back. His body quickly hovered over mine. “I love you.”
He watched me. “How much?”
I pursed my lips and let my eyes wander for a moment. “This much.” I held my thumb and index finger just an inch apart.
“God, you’re such a bad liar, you know that?” His head lowered and his lips caressed mine.
Jax made love to me all morning, touching me, loving me. I couldn’t get enough of his amazing touch. My life a year ago was good when everything was in its place but this… here… now life is so much more than I ever could have hoped for.
I rolled off of Jax after another orgasm attempting to catch my breath just before his phone rang. “Thank God that waited a few minutes, huh?” I laughed feeling his kisses on my nipple.
“I’ll deal with it.” He rolled off of me to the edge of the bed. “Yeah?” Silence. “What time is it?” Jax fumbled for his watch. “Okay, Mickie, I’ll get there as soon as I can.”
“You have to leave, it’s Saturday.” I pouted playfully.
He leaned down onto the bed pressing a kiss to my lips. “I wasn’t going to tell you until later… but, I have a surprise for you. Be ready by four.” His white teeth shined through a brilliant smile.
“A surprise? What should I wear?” I giggled. God, I was so happy.
“Alessandra will have all of the info when the time is right. I wouldn’t want to spoil it for you.”
“Wow, I’m really impressed that you went to all that trouble.”
“Really? Why? Haven’t I spoiled you enough? Should I step up my game a bit?” He raised his brows.
I shook my head. “No, you’re wonderful.”
“Okay good, 1 you had me worried.” He blew out a relieved, playful breath. “I have to go for a few hours, but I’ll be back soon.” He pressed a kiss to my lips once again.
Jax dressed and left before I’d gotten out of bed. The clock read 11:04 am so I got up and showered.
By the time I was appropriate to leave the suit, 1 the clock read 12:30 pm. I hopped down the stairs and headed to find Alessandra somewhere in the house. “Alessandra?” I was nervous about taking the test and thought I’d relax from the idea with a hot cup of tea.
Tony and Dominic were sitting at the dining room table playing cards and when they saw me the both stood. “Bella, you okay?”
“I’m so much better than good.” I smiled as I continued on in search of Alessandra.
I called her name a few more times when she peeked her head out of the laundry room carrying a large basket of clothing. “Isabella, is something the matter?” She seemed worried.
I reached for the basket lifting it from her grip. “Jax said that you had knowledge of what I was to dress in for my surprise later?” I eyed her inquisitively.
She gave me a look that said she knew I was going to get this information from her. I wanted to laugh.
“I’m not saying a word,” she said and pretended to zip her lips.
“Oh, I knew you wouldn’t. Have you had a break today?”
“I don’t take breaks. If I was an old woman I would need breaks.” She winked.
“Of course, but I’d like you to sit for a while and have tea with me.”
“I suppose it wouldn’t hurt.”
“No, of course not.” I poured two cups of hot tea. I’d found a comfort in tea that I hadn’t found with coffee, maybe it was that every time I drank it I was sharing the moment with Jax or Alessandra. A peace came over me.
“You’re glowing.” She smiled
“No, I’m not.” My cheeks heated.
“You are, but you’re happy
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