“What was it?” she asked.
“Family. That’s it. Family. Family and love and lots and lots of kids. He said when he woke up in the hospital, no idea what happened, no clue if he was going to live to see the end of the day, work was the last damn thing on his mind. It was Patrick and me.”
She smiled, happy to hear the words.
“I don’t want to be like how he was, and then he tells me he doesn’t want that for me either. Da said that he regretted like mad all those hours he’d missed with Patrick and me, but that when Ma passed, he didn’t know what else to do. He didn’t know much about being a father, but he sure was a damn good doctor. He told me it wasn’t about that – it was about family.”
She snuggled closer, and I thought for a moment about a round two. But this conversation was important.
“And that’s what I aim to do. I want to give myself to the twins, to be the da I know they need. I want to see them grow up, to make up for the time we missed. And…” My stomach tightened. “And I’d like to start now, if that’s ok with you.”
A smile spread across Kenna’s face. “I think that would be great.”
My heart skipped a beat. “Really?”
“Really. But they don’t know you’re their dad. I figured that’d be for you to tell them – tonight, if you’re feeling up to it.”
“You bet your perfect ass I’m ready to tell them. Let’s go, right now.”
Another smile, and she fired off a quick text to her parents to let them know we were on our way. We dressed, then cuddled and held hands as we rode to her place, basking in our love for one another. It was magical being there with Kenna, but it was also the longest damn twenty minutes of my life. I wanted to see those kids again so badly it hurt.
By the time we pulled up in front of the house, I was ready to explode. Kenna’s parents were waiting for us, a twin in each of their arms. I opened the door and leaped out, Kenna following close behind.
She took my hand, a tear forming in my eye at the sight of those beautiful children – my children.
“Ready?” she asked.
“Ready.”
“Kids!” she called out. “I’ve got someone I can’t wait for you to meet.”
Epilogue
KENNA
One year later…
The events hall was a wild, whirlwind of activity. Men and women dressed in finery mingled and ate and drank, the grand hall where the event was being held as ornate and beautiful as they came.
That night, I was the woman in charge.
The banner over the stage read “Rocky Mountain Medical Foundation First Year Anniversary – Welcome!”
It was a reminder that I wasn’t the only one in charge that night. I was running the party, but the foundation? That was under the auspices of my wonderful, amazing boyfriend – CEO Dr. Finn O’Conner himself.
I gazed at the room and the party happening in it, pleased that everything seemed to be going off without a hitch. I waved to Duncan and Annie as they chatted at the bar with a couple of other members of the board. And right at the end of my big circle, I felt a hand on my bare shoulder. I whipped around and found Gia.
“Third loop around,” she said. “I think that means it’s time for a break.” A champagne flute was in each of her hands, and she passed one to me.
“Are you sure?” I asked. “Drinking on the job? Is that really befitting of a co-owner?” I flashed her a wry smile, the bubbly looking so delicious that I could hardly resist taking a sip.
She laughed. “Considering the people who hired us for this party are our friends, my husband, and your boyfriend, I think we can make an exception. You busted your ass putting this party together, and the staff can handle it from here. Relax and enjoy yourself, Ken.” She raised her glass. “In fact, let’s drink to it – to one year of me making you co-owner of Gia’s Events – now GK Events – and how kick-ass of a job you’ve done since then.”
“Hey, you know what? I have been doing a kick-ass job.”
“Hence the drink,” Gia chuckled with a wink. “To one amazing year, and to many, many more.”
We tapped rims and sipped. God, it was good.
“Alright,” I said with a sigh, sweeping my gaze around the party. “I’ve thrown a ton of these events. How do I go about enjoying them?”
“Step one is to drink that champagne. Step two is to find that handsome boyfriend of yours and see what he’s up to.”
A curious expression formed on her face. “What?”
“Nothing. I mean, it’s none of my business.”
“Let’s hear it.”
“Just thinking about how boyfriend sounds so weird. You guys are so freaking close I sometimes forget you’re not actually married. Maybe…”
“I know, I know,” I said, dismissing her concern. “But I’m not pushing. Finn’s got the clinic hours and the foundation, and we’ve got the kids on top of that. We’ve talked about marriage, and it’s something we both want. It’ll come in time, I figure.”
Gia smiled. “Now that’s a good attitude.”
I looked around again. “Speaking of Finn – I should probably track his sexy, Irish ass down.”
“Good call. I’ll keep an eye on things, so you’d better enjoy yourself tonight.”
“I’ll do my best, boss.”
“A year on and you’re still calling me boss. Co-owner!”
“Right, right – co-owner!” I flashed her one more smile before scanning the room again – no sight of Finn. Backstage, probably hanging out with the kids.
I ducked behind the curtain and spotted the man himself. And he wasn’t alone.
“Okay,” he said, squatting down in front of the twins. “Which of ya wants to go on stage with me?”
Sam was dressed in a little tux, Sophia in a red dress with blue trim – they both looked so freaking cute I wanted to scream.
“She does!” Sam said, pointing to his sister.
“No, he does!” she pointed at him.
“Alright, alright. And I was planning on getting some cake after my speech with whoever wanted to join me.” Both of the twins gasped a bit at this.
“You’re putting them on stage?” I asked a smile. “You know they hate the spotlight.”
“Nah,” he said, getting up. “Just seeing if I can get ‘em to work for their cake.” He leaned over and planted a kiss on my lips. “I actually thought maybe their gorgeous ma might join me.”
“Are you serious?”
“Why not? You put all this together. Lots of rich types here – might as well plug your business.”
“I don’t know,” I hedged, biting my lip.
“I wanna go on stage!” Sam said, tugging on my dress.
“Me too!” Sophia added. “I wanna go with Daddy!”
“You guys sure?” I asked.
“Yeah!” they both said in unison.
Applause sounded out, and Finn turned. “That’s my cue. Wait here with the kiddos and I’ll call you out, alright? I’ll do all the talking, gorgeous.”
“Um, sure.”
He kissed me one more time, and I watched as he stepped out from behind the curtain. I led the kids to the edge of the stage to watch him give his speech.
The MC handed Finn the mic and he began speaking, charming the crowd within seconds. I watched as he effortlessly spoke to a hundred as easily as he would to three, telling them about the story of the foundation, along with how he’d ended up as the head of it.
“Now,” he said. “Something very important I learned a bit back from my father is that there’s nothing, and I mean nothing in the world more important than family. To that end, I’d like y’all to meet some of the most important people in my life – my beautiful girlfriend, Kenna, and our twins Sam and Sophie. Come on out!”
He waved for me to join him, and with a toddler’s hand in each of mine, we walked on stage. I was a bit nervous, but that quickly faded as I watched big smiles spread on the kids’ faces, as they waved to the cro
wd.
“Now, a little thing about Kenna – two little things, actually – is that she’s brilliant and beautiful. In fact, this little soiree y’all are enjoying was organized by her and her party-planning service, GK Events. So, give ‘em all a round of applause, yeah?”
They did, and I couldn’t help but wave and smile.
“Now,” Finn continued. “Another about Kenna is that she’s my girlfriend. And I’m pleased as can be about that, of course. But now that she’s standing here, looking the way she does, it gets a man thinking, yeah?”
I looked at him out of the corner of my eye, confused.
“Gets a man thinking about how he’d be a damn fool not to make this woman his wife as soon as he could.”
Before I had too much time to dwell on what was happening, he reached into his tux pocket and took out a small, black box. Then he dropped on one knee, opening it and revealing a gorgeous, glittering diamond ring.
“So,” he said, staring up at me. “What do you say, gorgeous? Marry me?”
Everyone’s eyes were on me – even the kids’. And there was no doubt what my answer would be.
“Of course, I will!”
Cheers and applause filled the room as Finn rosed and slipped the ring on my finger.
“I love you, Kenna.”
“And I love you, too.”
Then he kissed me.
And I’d never been happier.
THE END
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Doctor’s Secret (Preview)
An Amazon Top 100 Bestseller
What would you do if the doctor of your dreams ...
Turns out to be your evil ex's long lost brother?
A doctor.
A multi-millionaire.
Hot. And charismatic.
Duncan is everything I ever wanted - but never had.
The sexual tension is unlike anything I've ever experienced.
And this talented doctor knows how to treat all my body parts.
But I discover the most shocking news.
A secret he's kept hidden all along.
And I vow never to see him again.
Months later, guess who shows up ready to deliver my baby...
And he's in for a big surprise.
He's not the only one that can keep a big secret.
Prologue
“Did you like that, Princess? I want to bring you over the edge again.”
Shock filled me from the words coming out of his gorgeous mouth.
Another one?
After the glorious experience that just came over me, I seriously doubted I had it in me.
My org*sm was so intense, I worried another might tear me apart. I’d never felt something so powerful.
He didn’t wait for permission.
He scooped me up, placing me on the nearby chair, my legs loose off the seat. Once I was there, he dropped to his knees, moving close to me and spreading my legs open wide.
I blushed with embarrassment.
Never had I ever felt so exposed.
“You have the most gorgeous body I’ve ever seen,” he commented, staring between my thighs and shaking his head in disbelief. He flicked his gaze to me. “I can’t wait to get inside and show you just how much you turn me on. But first I’ll make certain you experience all the pleasure a goddess like you deserves.”
I blushed, shaking my head as I looked at him. He laughed before sliding his arms under my thighs and pulling me close, planting his lips on my inner thighs and moving closer to my wet folds.
I was still feeling the intense aftermath from the last org*sm.
Still so sensitive.
Yet, he was gentle and knew just how to touch me.
Soothing warm, moist lips kissing me softly, giving my body time to prepare for what he was about to come.
I felt eager.
I felt alive.
Who was this girl?
It was like he was arousing a wild animal inside me.
Like it was dormant all my life, waiting to be released only by him.
I knew I’d never be the same again after this night. That both frightened and thrilled me.
I ran my hands through his hair as he reached my waiting folds. However amazing his touch was, his lips were another level.
He spread me open and started with quick darts of his tongue over my cl*t, making the same perfect circles.
Moans flowed from my mouth as I leaned back into the soft, cushy chair, the fire raging behind him, the light from the flames outlining his perfect body.
As he ate me out, he placed his fingers inside me again, and just like before, just like he promised, an orgasm started to take shape almost immediately.
“I love the way you taste.”
I could barely form words.
“Ohhh… yes….”
I felt powerful.
I felt amazing.
It was like I’d cast a spell over him, transfixing the man of my dreams, binding him to a lifetime of filling me with pleasure – which he appreciatively bestowed me.
It felt like I was made to please his every desire.
And him to please mine.
He continued to lick me, soft wet sounds filling the air and mixing with the crackle of fire.
The delicious scent of the burning wood added to my euphoric arousal.
He brought me close to the edge yet again, teasing me with an impending explosion.
“Now Goddess,” he ordered, raising his mouth from my folds while continuing to finger me.
Before I had a chance to react, he put his mouth back on me and started again.
It felt…unreal.
I gripped the arms of the chair, digging my nails into the fabric as he brought me to another climax.
“Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh…….”
It flowed through me, uncontrollable pleasure over took me.
Incredible. The most intense pleasure rocked through me.
I screamed.
I cried.
I barely recognized the sounds coming from me.
His eyes grew dark and intense as he watched me.
Hunger in his eyes.
A wicked smile on his beautiful face.
“That’s a good girl. I promise you this, Princess. We’ve only just started. Tonight, I’m going to awaken parts of you you’ve never even known existed. And when we’re done, you’re going to sleep very well tonight.”
Duncan
One Year Prior
Sh*t. The things I want to do to her.
I gaze at the picture of my brother’s girl.
A pink paisley bikini barely covering her voluminous breasts.
I want to rip it right off her.
Fifteen d*mn minutes is how long I’ve been glued to my computer like some creeper.
I know. Scum bag move.
She’s not mine to look at.
I click off of my brother’s social media page and sit back in my chair, closing my eyes and scrubbing a hand over my face.
Andrew doesn’t deserve her. And that’s a really sh*tty thing to think about my own brother.
It’s evident in his face though, that he is proud to show her off.
He wants people to see him with the curvy goddess on his arm because i
t apparently gives him some sense of satisfaction. Makes him look more like a powerful man.
But there’s no warmth in his smile. Nothing that would bely any true feelings of adoration for the beauty next to him.
Her name, according to his social tags, is Annie.
Annie has a purely genuine quality to her smile. As though she’s actually enjoying herself around my half-brother.
He would have a girl like her.
After all, he’d been fed with a d*mn silver spoon practically his whole life.
Annie’s smile is radiant.
In fact, it’s the very first thing I notice in all her photos.
As beautiful and out of this world her body is, it’s her pearly white smile that draws me to her photos.
I wonder what in the hell it is she sees in him.
Andrew and I have a very complicated past.
We’ve only really known one another for a year now. But in that year, I’ve seen an egotistical, driven, self-obsessed, glory hunter. Sure, my brother has his good qualities, but something tells me being a selfless lover and doting boyfriend are not in his repertoire.
Even so, I do feel a little twinge of guilt at the full on hard on I’m sporting under my desk after looking at Annie.
A girl I would worship.
A girl I’d keep all to myself.
A girl whose body I would bring to countless org*sms as she screamed my name and begged for more.
Dammit Duncan!
I stand up from my desk and pace my office, taking deep breaths and trying to will my er*ction to behave.
But every time I close my eyes, I see Annie in a pink paisley bikini that hugs her curvy hips.
I see the top straining to contain her ample breasts. I see the lush red lips that I can almost feel wrapped around my engorged c*ck, her big eyes looking up at me as she swallows me down.
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