“Oh fuck,” she whispered against his lips, feeling the desire pool between her legs. “You and your damn ideas,” she added before taking a step back.
He chuckled and placed a chaste kiss to her forehead with some parting words low enough that only she could hear. “Don’t worry, suga, I’ll fuck you as often as I can for the next two weeks. You’ll probably tire of me.”
“Never.”
Reagan addressed them, turning them towards the seats and away from the priest.
“You two will go first, followed by your best people …”
Mia didn’t even pay attention to the rest of what Reagan said. Ethan had threaded his fingers with hers and tugged her into his side. “Wanna meet my mama now?”
She looked up at his handsome face and nodded. Finally.
It wasn’t like she hadn’t spoken with his mother often over the past month. She just hadn’t physically been in the other woman’s presence or seen her since Skyping that one Christmas many years ago. Though Mia would never forget what his mother looked like.
Mrs. Christopher stood up as they approached. Her once blonde hair was now completely white, still shoulder length and cut in a layered bob and styled with big, loose curls. It surprised Mia that this woman was her height. For some reason, Mia thought Ethan’s mother would be taller.
“Mama,” Ethan began. Mia didn’t let him finish his introduction. She stepped forward out of Ethan’s hold. The moment she did, Ethan’s mother opened her arms to her. Mia barely held it together as she was wrapped in the warm embrace of her soon to be mother-in-law’s arms.
“I’m so happy that you’re finally going to be a part of the family.”
“Me too. I can’t believe I’m meeting you—in person.”
She hugged Mia once more then, her eyes found Mia’s stomach, a huge smile lighting up her face. “And this …” she said, gesturing to Mia’s growing belly then to Ethan. “My baby is having babies.”
Stepping towards her son, she gave him a quick embrace then cupped his face. The two were silent but Mia could see the communication happening between them in their eyes. Ethan grinned at his mother then kissed her cheek. He looked like he was going to speak, then Reagan’s voice filled the air.
“Okay, everyone, we’re done here. Time for dinner. The address and directions for the restaurant are in the packets I gave you when you arrived. See you all there.” And Reagan actually smiled—lips turned up, teeth showing and everything! They must have done good!
While everyone took the path back to their cars, Mia stayed behind with Ethan. He led her down the hill towards the beach. Her eyes crinkled in surprise when she saw a blanket set upon the sand.
“Ethan?”
He stayed silent until he had her seated in the middle of the blanket. Following her, he wrapped her in his arms, resting his chin on her shoulder. “I just wanted a few moments to have you to myself before the chaos of tomorrow.”
Turning her head, she lightly kissed his lips. “I like this idea.”
“How did the doctor’s appointment go?” he asked, unable to keep the concern from his tone.
“Our babies are doing great,” she replied. Her fiancé had been a bit of a worrier since they’d gotten the official word that they’d be having twins, and to be honest, Mia was enjoying the extra attention from him. But right now, she didn’t want extra attention, she wanted to ease the worry from the love of her life.
“And you?” he questioned.
“The same,” she replied, feeling his weak nod against her back. Turning in his arms, she situated herself so she straddled his strong thighs. “Hey, I’m a healthy woman. I’m okay,” she spoke, lifting his face to hers, trying to alleviate the anxiety gripping his body. “Nothing is going to go wrong. We have the best doctor in the area. I have you by my side looking out for me. I’m totally fine. Let’s focus on that, okay?” she added, placing her lips on his cheek. “Okay?” she repeated, kissing his other cheek when he didn’t respond. She moved closer to him, their chests touching as her lips traveled from his cheek to his mouth.
She would get him to respond—somehow. Increasing the pressure of her lips, Mia moved her body against his until he finally let go. His hands pulled her even closer, his mouth attacking hers.
Yes!
His reaction to this was hard to miss between her legs. And Mia made sure he knew she hadn’t