by Jenika Snow
Isabel stated running her hand through my hair. “What about Cecily?”
I straightened to look at Isabel, but kept my hand on her belly. That name just clicked, as if it was made just for our baby. “I think it’s perfect.”
Isabel’s face lit up. “Really? Not going to fight me on it or anything?”
I shook my head. “If you’re happy, I’m happy.” And I was.
“Cecily Quinn.”
And there went my fucking heart, right to my throat.
Yeah, that name sounded really damn good.
I had never thought I’d love anyone or anything else besides Isabel, but I knew once Cecily was born I knew these would be the girls in my life.
And what a fucking incredible life it was.
Isabel
I didn’t need money or fancy things to be happy.
I didn’t need anything in life that wasn’t in front of me right now.
I didn’t need anything aside from the man that was currently rubbing my belly and whispering sweet things to our daughter, and the love I felt for him to make me feel whole. The years that had passed had been good to us. We were stable in our careers, had our own cute little house, and were starting a family.
Quinn, now a Foreman with Mitchell’s construction company, had wanted me to cut back on work. Although I loved that my man wanted to take care of me, I couldn’t just stay home. I had to keep busy.
“When the baby comes will you take time off to be home with her?” Quinn asked, and I knew he wanted my verification again, despite us talking about it before.
“I want to. I want the baby to have someone here with her, but I’m also selfish and want to spend as much time with her as I can.” Although my parents were close enough to watch the baby if I wanted to go back to work, I didn’t want to rely on them for that. They were older, and needed their own time together. But then again I knew grandparents wanted to dote on grandbabies, and I’d make sure they got to do that.
“I want you here with the baby, and I want to be the one to take care of both of you.” He straightened and pulled me close.
I placed my hand on his chest, feeling the outlines of his muscles and the beating of his heart beneath my palm. He’d gotten bigger, more muscular, defined from doing hard labor. I couldn’t deny I loved just how manly Quinn was.
And he’s all mine.
“I can’t stay home for the rest of my life while you do all the work,” I said and smiled, feeling him tense, knowing that’s what he wanted if he had his way.
“Taking care of our baby is a lot harder than anything I could do, Isabel.” He kissed the top of my head and I smiled and closed my eyes, getting good and comfortable.
“I’d like to stay home for a while, but don’t fight me on if I decide to go back to work.”
He chuckled and I felt the deep vibrations soothe me. “You’re tougher than I ever will be, that’s for damn sure.”
He cupped my chin with his finger, tilted my head back, and kissed me like he owned me.
And he does … just like I own him.
Quinn
Family and love are everything
“Look at what we made, baby,” I whispered to Isabel, and looked up at her. She was lying in the hospital bed, looking so tired, but so fucking beautiful.
“She’s beautiful, Quinn. She’s perfect.”
“Just like you,” I said. She smiled at me, and my heart seized up in my chest. The nurses and doctor had just left, giving us some time alone. I moved over to my wife, sat on the edge of the bed, and leaned in to kiss her.
I looked down at Cecily again. I knew she was just born, but I couldn’t help but think she looked just like Isabel.
Thank fuck for that.
“I love you,” I whispered to Cecily. “I didn’t think I could love anyone as much as your momma, but finally holding you in my arms, seeing your little face, hearing the sweet noises that come from you…” I looked at Isabel again. She was smiling, and it was just for me. I looked back down at my daughter. “I now realize that I was meant to be right here, meant to hold you in my arms, have Isabel by my side, and give you both every part of me.” I hadn’t meant to say any of that out loud, but I was glad the words were out.
“I’m so lucky,” Isabel said softly, and I shook my head, still staring down at Cecily. She made these little noises and I smiled. I had my two girls. Things couldn’t get any better.
“No.” I looked at the woman I loved. “I’m the lucky one.”
The End
The next book in the You’re mine series is coming December 2016!
Goodreads TBR
*Cover and blurb to be revealed soon.
Book 1: Say You’re Mine
Book 2: Coming December 2016
If you like your books fast, sweet, and always dirty in the good kind of way … check out the Real Man stories below.
Book 1: Lumberjack
Book 2: Virgin
Book 3: Baby Fever
Book 3.5: A Real Man: Volume One
Book 4: Experienced
Book 5: Roommate
Book 6: Arrogant
Book 7: Coming 2016
About the Author
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