by Pixie Chica
December 23
“Arthur are you ready?” I ask my husband waiting by the door for him. This year we are leaving for the first time in over thirty-five years, on a trip just for us. When he told me, I was in for a surprise, I didn’t keep my hopes up. Not because the man doesn’t give me everything I want, but because we are both bound by our duty to the North Pole.
It’s the first quality I saw in him so many years ago, okay, maybe his handsome face was the first attraction. The man was a giant with a beard that made me ache the instant I saw him come out of his dad’s truck. But his work ethic was a close second. The day we met, he was hauling a huge Christmas tree for my adoptive parents, the Cupids. On that day, I knew that man was going to be mine. Fortunately, I didn’t even have to use my powers to lure him in, he was just as smitten with me, demanding I become his fiancée by the end of the day.
But soon after we got married the Claus family suffered a horrible loss, his dad passed away within months. My Arthur stepped up and did the job that no other Claus heir wanted to do, be Santa Claus. Most think this job is a thrill, but it is also a huge responsibility. So, for years we have been here keeping everything at bay, until now. We are finally getting away, but not before he did a little meddling, unbeknownst to me. My husband was determined to give me the one thing I wanted... alone time with him.
“I’m right here gorgeous, are you ready?” He says coming up behind me and giving my ass a tap. Then I feel his strong arms wrap around me as he burrows his face in my hair. Whenever he needs a moment, this is what he does, it instantly calms him. I, according to him, smell of chocolate and winter, his two favorite scents.
“Been ready forever. But tell me how did you exactly make this happen? I was sure that when Brandie left, we would not be going on this trip.” I ask turning in his arms to look up at his face. This man who I had grown older with was my whole world. We weren’t young, and there were definitely more lines where there had been none when we first met, but each one represented a life well lived, full of memories I would cherish forever.
“My Gene, I would give the world for you and I was tired of seeing my kids acting like fools. Those two were so hellbent on making each other’s life miserable, they had forgotten to live for themselves. Therefore, I did the only thing a desperate Santa in need of a miracle could do...I hired your sister Lovin Cupid, the best matchmaker in the world, to help me give them a little nudge in the right direction.”
“You didn’t!”
“I did, and I was right. It seemed there was some lonesome souls in Florida who needed a little dose of the Christmas spirit. Now look at them, my children are back, they are in love, and most importantly... We can get the fuck out of here. I think I’m overdue for a little naughty Mrs. Claus. I brought the paddle, I heard you were misbehaving all year.”
“Hey shhhh... imagine if everyone knew Mrs. Claus was the first name on that list.”
“Why do you think I went delivering trees to you that year. I had to meet the notorious bad girl who kept getting large amounts of coal in the Cupid clan.” He says taking my lips in a rough kiss that always brings me to my knees.
The man knows how to melt me with just words. It took the ultimate good boy to reform the little devil no one ever dared to, and now I was going to enjoy my husband.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank my sissy poo. You have been listening to me tell my stories since I was just a teenager. Thanks for believing in my dream. You’re my bestie, my other, other half, and my partner in crime.
To my other half, thanks for loving me unconditionally through all my crazy ideas, this one included. You are my fiercest cheerleader. Thanks for all the late-night encouragement and the sexy inspiration. I’ll love you forever & always. You gave me my own insta-love story.
Amy, #Twin I can’t thank you enough for being my beta, you keep me sane, and on track. But most of all, thank you for the amazing friendship. I never thought I would find a bestie online, but here we are! I and me means we! Glad that we are on this adventure together.
To Jenni, thanks for putting up with all my last-minute requests, for keep it real, and for making sure I don’t make someone blonde when we both know they are brunettes and vice versa.
To the #Squad...You fucking rock! Amy, Evangeline, Christina, and Jenni! Twin, Gif, Hype, and Badass... keep making my days brighter. I am so glad you all are part of my team and keep the smile on my face!
ChaShiree, thanks for encouraging me to finally release my first book. You’ve become my bestie! #LiferGroupieForever #ImYourStalker
MK Moore and Elisa Leigh. Your stories inspired me to write my own. You all have been welcoming and supportive to me as a new author. I couldn’t have published this without you.
To my ARC readers, thanks for giving this book a try and I hope you enjoy it as much I enjoyed writing it. Your feedback is invaluable.
To my readers, thanks for reading a piece of my soul. I hope this book lets you escape even if just for a moment. I heart all of you all!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Most days you can find Pixie running around trying to juggle a hundred hats...one of which is Author. Btw, she still can't believe that's what she gets to call herself. What started out as a passion for book blogging turned into publishing her very first novella... Sealed with a Kiss. Pixie who is part of the LGBT Community, writes MF and FF stories that are sexy, insta-love stories full of heart and with a HEA.
Her characters not only fall quickly, deeply, but are also possessive in nature. If she's not writing, then she's on Facebook...Tell her to get the hell out of there and get writing.
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Other Books by Author
Always & Forever Series
Sealed with a Kiss – Book 1
In Plain Sight – Book 2
The Ties That Bind – Book 3 (January)
Sweet & Spicy Series
Teacher’s Pet – Book 1
Forever Safe Romance Series
Love at Sunset – Book 16
(Also part of Love Unexpected Series - Book 1)
*Collab with other authors*
Love Unexpected Series
Love at Sunset (See Link Above) – Book 1
Undeniable Love – Book 2
Unleashed Love – Book 3
Valladares Family Saga
Ivy’s Rebellion – Book 3
*Collab with other authors*
Tattooed Brides Series
Loved by Her
*Collab with other authors*
Pixie Christmas Books – 2019
Mistletoe
Undercover Santa
His Christmas Delivery