by Haven Rose
“Sir, you can’t park there,” the security guard says as Micah carries me in.
My husband doesn’t even look at him, just sets the car keys on the desk as we walk by and tells him, “Do with it what you must. My wife is in labor.” Within an hour, I’m pushing for the last time, our baby already as demanding as his or her daddy can be.
“I’m your mommy,” I murmur as our son is placed on my chest after they clean and weigh him, tears blurring my vision as I stare at him while the staff finishes what they need to before giving us some privacy.
“He’s beautiful,” Micah whispers reverently, his own eyes just as wet as mine. We’d decided to wait a while before trying, and when we were ready, it took another year to achieve it. We loved our baby the second the pregnancy test showed positive.
Micah was over the moon, impatiently standing outside the bathroom while I took it, pouting because I wouldn’t let him in. He wanted to experience every minute of it, but I drew the line at watching me do that. I might not get away with it when we have our next child, though. He was so disappointed I had to soothe the beast, something we both very much enjoyed.
His parents and mine have gone crazy spoiling the first grandchild, both trying to outdo the other. It’s all in good fun, of course, and now they’ve started teaming up, allowing their presents to be even more overboard. In fact, I’m shocked the Carmichael and Kamenev crews haven’t already begun making a fuss, determined to see the newest arrival.
**Micah**
“Should I put them out of their misery?” I ask my wife.
“I would, otherwise, we might have a mutiny on our hands,” she jokes, but she probably isn’t far off. Texting the moms, knowing they’ll pass down the all clear faster than I can, I laugh as I put it away because Miles and Junie casually stroll in.
Junie rushes forward, hands outstretched as she reaches for her nephew. I glance at Valentina and she nods, a tender smile on her face. She knows what I’m about to do as we’d made the decision shortly after discovering our family was expanding.
Turning to our best friends, the brother and sister respectively of our hearts, I introduce our son for the first time, “Meet your godson, Misha Carmichael Kamenev.” Without shame, they both get mushy at the honor. We know all of our family members would love him as their own if something were to happen to us, but we wanted to do this. They’re snuggling Misha, appearing as if they’re prepared to fight lest someone attempt to take him. It may come to that because I hear the rest of our loved ones making their way toward us.
My Baba’s voice is loud and clear as she states, “That malyshka is mine. I will make you regret it if you try to hold him first.” Various responses, all saying the same thing – they wouldn’t think of it – sound off, appeasing her. When she steps in and sees Milo and Junie cradling him, she shushes the others. I can see some of their expressions, the curiosity on it as they wonder what will happen, how she’ll handle being usurped on getting her hands on the baby. She shows them, though. Baba moves toward Valentina and hugs her, then me, before going to Junie’s side. She caresses Misha’s face, contentment on her own as she sees her great-grandson, and announces to the room, “I call dibs on holding the next one first.”
Epilogue Two - Micah
Ten years after meeting…
“Hurry,” Valentina urges.
“I’m in charge,” I remind her. “Unless you want me to stop.”
“No!” She shouts, despite knowing there is no way in hell I’d pull out of her pussy. I never can. Once I get in there, I don’t leave it until I absolutely have to. With three kids, alone time is at a premium, so we’ve had to get creative and take some risks. Honestly, that last part only adds to the fun.
With a pinch to her clit, I take her earlobe between my teeth and give it a nip, knowing it’s all she needs to go soaring. Filling her with my come, I collapse to the side, bringing her close, needing to feel her heart under my hand as I place it on her chest. Yes, we just had sex, but nothing reassures me as much as that beat against my palm.
She is my air, a vital resource I need to keep living, just as our children have become. We continued the tradition of using Russian names, Valentina requesting that we do so and I can’t deny her anything. Misha is four and a half, Konstantin three, and our youngest and only daughter, Elizaveta, just turned one.
Today is actually her birthday party, which means we need to get moving. Smacking my wife’s ass, I’m tempted to take her once more when she moans, but she jumps out of bed and rushes toward the bathroom. She’s been so excited about this, especially the princess theme part, as Elizaveta definitely is that in our eyes, and to all who know her.
Rising, I chuckle when she glares at me, telling me, “You can’t shower with me.”
“Why not?” I innocently ask, knowing I have no chance of pulling it off.
“Because.”
“That makes complete sense.” She huffs, but I see her smiling. Thank goodness she finds me adorable. Taking pity on both of us, knowing the temptation will cause us to fall behind, I use the other shower and we meet up again a few minutes later in our room to get dressed.
When the guests begin showing around two, the backyard quickly fills up since there are so many. Not only my family and hers, but Milo and Junie, the godparents to all three of our children as we are to theirs, and the Brothers Graham, along with their respective wives and kids.
Finding Valentina was a surprise, the sweetest of my life.
Be sure to look for Pyotr and Mara’s book, A New Start, releasing April 2020.
If you liked Micah and Valentina’s story, please take a moment to leave a review. Not only are authors happy to know they’ve brought enjoyment to someone’s life by providing an escape from reality, even if only for a short time, but they are a way for others to decide if they’d also be interested. The greatest way to share your love for their work is by word of mouth, whether it’s literally, or through your own written word in a review.
Stay Connected
You can email the author, if you’d like, at [email protected]. Haven has created a Facebook page for those interested in connecting with her or for updates on current works in progress and future books. That link is - https://www.facebook.com/authorhavenrose/. You can also follow her author page or on BookBub (bookbub.com/authors/haven-rose). While she does not currently have a website, she has created a closed reader group on Facebook. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please visit The Rose Garden at facebook.com/groups/227103614772999/.
Thank you for taking the time to meet this couple, and those near and dear to them, as well as characters you may see in future books.
About the Author
Haven Rose spends her days high atop the world in a tower overlooking a beautiful meadow, waiting for her prince to find her. No? That's a different story? Okay. In real life, the author, who prefers to remain a mystery, met her true love at a very young age and the two have been enjoying their lives together ever since. Has it had its ups and downs? Yes, but their love for one another has endured it all and only grown stronger. He is the foundation upon which her Heroes are created. She knows things can never be perfect in a relationship, at least not outside of books, which is why the pen name of Haven Rose was created, allowing readers, such as herself, to escape into a world where problems are easily solved, love is instant and true, and the story is always safe.
More by Haven Rose
A Tangled Web Series
Grave Secrets (books2read.com/u/bzPVA2)
Lethal Memories (books2read.com/u/38r9pV)
Final Truth (amzn.to/2LGHZnO)
More Titles to Come
Accidental Connection Series
The Hopeful Heart (part of the Forever Safe series) (mybook.to/TheHopefulHeart)
The Enduring Heart (mybook.to/TheEnduringHeart)
The Patient Heart (May 2020)
More Titles to Come
Holidays in Jasper Series
Books
One – Seven - amzn.to/2uS6FFI
Holiday Ever After (a collection of bonus short stories – 2020)
It’s Complicated Series
A Home for Noelle (part of the Forever Safe Christmas series – mybook.to/AHomeforNoelle)
More Titles to Come
Matter of Hart Series
That Day (books2read.com/u/m0gEnM)
Getting Lucky (books2read.com/u/bP5oVj)
Love’s Draw (mybook.to/LovesDraw)
More Titles to Come
Standalones
Pieces of You (mybook.to/PiecesofYou)
Future Series (with more planned):
Aftereffects Series
Deadly Acts (TBD)
Deadly Intentions (TBD)
Deadly Hope (TBD)
City of Angelis Trilogy (subject to change)
Titles to be Decided
Coming Home Series
Titles to be Decided
Danger Duet
Cuts Like a Knife (TBD)
The Key to His Heart (TBD)
Perilous Love Series (subject to change)
Running from Peril (TBD)
Hidden Peril (TBD)
Triple Peril (TBD)
Reluctantly Royal
Reign Interrupted (TBD)
Other Titles to be Decided
Saints & Sinners MC Series
Dangerous Curves (TBD)
Other Titles to be Decided
Shadow Men Series
Titles to be Decide
Stone Siblings Series
Set in Stone (TBD)
A Fresh Slate (TBD)
Other Titles to be Decided
The Four Seasons Series
Titles to be Decided
Weathering the Storm Series
My Sunshine (TBD)
A Touch of Frost (TBD)
Other Titles to be Decided
Upcoming Standalones
Collateral Damage (2020)
Final Countdown (TBD)
Pardon Me (TBD)
Collaborations
Holiday Hijinks Series
(Christmas)
Ex Scrooge Me by Brynn Paulin (amzn.to/37RukoB)
Mistletoe Magic by Haven Rose (mybook.to/MistletoeMagicBook)
Candy Covered Kisses by Loni Ree (amzn.to/2OYFqQ6)
His Christmas Delivery by Pixie Chica (amzn.to/2LfjfEm)
(Valentine’s Day)
Half Past Normal by Brynn Paulin (amzn.to/2NFMgKv)
Sweet Surprise by Haven Rose (mybook.to/SweetSurprise)
Forever Kisses by Loni Ree (bit.ly/ForeverKisses)
Stupid Cupid by Pixie Chica (bit.ly/PixieChicaStupidCupid)
Love’s Valley Duet (with May Gordon)
Spark of Love and Lesson in Love (mybook.to/LovesValleyDuet)
Badge of Honor: Tarpley VFD (part of Susan Stoker’s World)
Multi-author Series featuring
Fighting for Elena by Silver James (amzn.to/38lGeGL)
Fighting for Carly by Deanndra Hall (amzn.to/375rH1I)
Fighting for Calliope by Haven Rose
Fighting for Jemma by MJ Nightingale (amzn.to/2TEQdTn)
Fighting for Brittney by TL Reeve (amzn.to/2R7iOPI)
Fighting for Nadia by Nicole Flockton (amzn.to/2NGOZmK)