Mommy Midwife by Cassie Miles Page B

his character. Still, she clung to her suspicions. “This had better not be some kind of ploy to get me into a hospital. I have a very clear idea of how I want this baby to be born.”
    He nodded. “You’re the boss.”
    “Well, I can’t say no. It feels right to have both parents at the birth. We have a deal.”
    “And now we seal it with a kiss.”
    He dragged her through the water into an embrace. Their wet bodies slid against each other until he found a position that worked. He held her sideways against his chest. As they kissed, her resistance washed away. Her tongue probed against the firm line of his mouth, and he opened his lips. His tongue engaged with hers.
    She floated against him with the swirling water caressing her skin. The cool breeze through the open door prickled the hairs on her arms. She couldn’t believe how ultrasensitive her body felt. When he touched her swollen breast, it was almost painful but also felt so good.
    His lips nuzzled her ear. “You’re beautiful.”
    “I’m huge.”
    “Ripe,” he said.
    He pushed her through the water until her back was pressed against one of the jets. The gushing water massaged the region of her lumbar vertebrae, easing the stiffness that came from standing all day. While her muscles released the tension of being overtired, a whole catalog of other sensations came to life. Troy knew exactly where to kiss for the greatest response. His caresses were gentle, but he was clearly in control as he shifted his touch from her breast to the inside of her thigh. If this was his idea of courtship, she was ready for more woo-woo-woo.
    Without warning, he cinched his hands under her arms and lifted her. He stood in the hot tub, holding her aloft. Her belly was completely out of the water.
    “What are you doing?” She smacked him on top of his head. “Put me down.”
    “Right here.” He sat her on the edge of the tub. “I want to see you.”
    The breeze through the window raised goose bumps on her skin as he moved in close for another kiss. She wrapped her arms around him. The feel of his sleek, wet, muscular backside aroused her even more.
    As he glided her back into the warm water, he parted her legs. Gently, he stroked her, and she felt herself coming undone. She hadn’t expected this to happen, hadn’t thought she’d see fireworks behind her closed eyelids, hadn’t dreamed of this passionate release that sent shock waves through her entire body.
    He gathered her into his arms, and she rested her head on his shoulder. Making love had never been this amazing.
    They floated for a moment before he helped her out of the tub and toweled her dry. When she reached for her nightgown, he took it away from her. “You don’t need that. I’ll keep you warm tonight.”
    “My hair.” She reached up to touch the damp tendrils that had fallen from the ponytail.
    “It’ll dry.”
    In the bedroom, he pulled back the linens on the king-size bed. When they’d first entered the suite, she’d intended to discuss the sleeping arrangements with him and to request that he sleep on the sofa’s fold-out bed, but that seemed ridiculous now. She slipped between the sheets, and he joined her, nestling against her backside with his hand resting possessively on her belly.
    It occurred to her that their passion had been one-sided. She’d gotten all the pleasure and really ought to reciprocate. Before she could make a move, a sweet lethargy overcame her and she slept.

Chapter Six
    In the morning, Troy was awakened by a kiss and a not-so-subtle caress. Without opening his eyes, he responded, sliding his hand over the lush contour of her belly. Her skin was smooth and slightly moist, reminding him of the hot tub.
    “Don’t make a move,” she whispered. “I want to give you a very special start to the day.”
    “But I like to move.”
    “And how do you like this?” She raked her fingernails down his chest to his belly button and lower.
    “Keep going,” he growled.
    This was,