Secrets Worth Keeping (Finding my Home #2)- Nikita Parmenter Page 0,86

bottle that I have no idea what the fuck I’m supposed to do with and carefully places the baby up on her shoulder so her cheek is lying against the cloth, she holds her securely as gently taps her back and starts rocking from side to side, smiling the entire time. I can’t help it, I take a video of her and send it to the guys too. They should see this.

“I used to babysit for a single mom where I used to live. I love kids. I’ve always wanted a really big family” she explains grinning, she catches my eye as she does the strange sideways rock/bounce thing that not only makes the baby belch like a line backer which is apparently a good thing but also looks to be sending her to sleep.

“I might have to keep you” Aunt Elena jokes and I’m not entirely sure she’s not at least a small amount serious.

“Honestly I’m happy to come back any time as long as I get baby cuddles” Ever grins.

“I’ll hold you to that” Elena chuckles before focusing back on me, “would you like to hold Lana?” She asks me and although it scares the shit out of me, I consider it practice for the future. That thought also scaring the shit out of me.

Fuck me, get it together.

“Bring it” I say seriously and Ever bursts out laughing along with Elena as they share a look. “Cut me some slack I’ve never been around babies before” I shrug and Ever’s look softens, “now tell me what to do. I’m not going to lie she’s so tiny I’m absolutely terrified that I’m going to hurt her” I gulp nervously as I sit down the couch.

“You would never hurt her, Luci” Ever says softly.

My aunt tells me what to do and gently places her in my arms, she is so damn tiny I just can’t get over it. Unlike her sister she doesn’t appear to be sleepy in the slightest, she just stares up at me and I slowly reach my hand up, making sure I’ve got a good grip on her and she’s not going anywhere. I hold my little finger up and gently stroke her hand, she surprises me when she grips hold it in a surprisingly strong grip.

I have to say there is something absolutely incredible about a baby who has been alive for only a few weeks gripping your finger, I can’t explain it.

I turn when I feel the couch dip beside me, Ever has given Lori back to my aunt and looks at me in the same way I’m sure I looked at her earlier and it makes my heart clench. If she felt the same about me, about all of us as we do about her, we’d be beyond happy men.

“See Luci, you’ve got this” she says softly as her hand comes up and cradles mine that’s still holding little Lana’s finger as she lays her head on my shoulder.

I can’t even begin to describe the feeling that makes my heart soar and my mind almost blank.

It’s not long before Dom comes back and grins when he see’s me still holding one of the babies, the longer I’ve held her the less worried I’ve become and I can’t wait until they get a bit older and start toddling around. I’ve already decided I’m going to try to come up here as much as possible and I have a feeling Ever would demand it of me anyway. Not only is she totally in love with my nieces but my aunt and her get on amazingly well, they’ve already exchanged numbers.

Aunt Elena insists on feeding us a quick lunch which I’m immensely grateful for because I actually forgot all about lunch with my nerves. After lunch we reluctantly say goodbye, I’d stay longer but I don’t want to intrude any more and we need to start heading back because of what the guys are setting up for Ever. We wave goodbye before turning and walking back down the path towards my truck.

Ever is truly amazing and I love her.

Chapter Twenty-One

Everleigh

As soon as we get to the truck Luc pushes me up against the side and dips his lips to mine as he kisses me like it’s his last breath. His tongue tangles with mine as his hands flex against my hips, as if he’s trying to remind himself to be gentle with me. If we weren’t right outside of his aunt’s house I’d be letting him