As the last aftershock left Nick’s body he squeezed Summer in a tight embrace, vowing never to let her go. Though many had come before her, he knew in his heart that she would be his last.
“Summer Jackson, I love you. I’ve always loved you. I was just too damn stubborn to admit it.”
“I love you too, Nick.” I never stopped loving you.
Chapter 29
The next morning sounds of a gurgling and cooing baby over the intercom aroused a very exhausted Nick and Summer. They had just drifted off to sleep not much more than an hour ago. Their lovemaking lasted until early dawn. It was as if they couldn’t get enough of each other as they made up for lost time. She wasn’t sure if she’d be able to walk. Nick had definitely given her a workout, proving to her she was his last. Summer smiled to herself, biting down on her bottom lip as she remembered all the naughty things he did to her and the positions they tried. Her body was sore from all the twisting, turning, bending, and stretching.
“Someone’s awake.” Nick whispered in Summer’s ear as he held her in a spooning position.
“I’ll go get him.” Summer said as she went to remove Nick’s hand from her hip. Nick held her firmly; he wasn’t ready to let her go.
“Stay, don’t go. He’s not crying yet.”
It felt so good lying so close to the man she loved. Summer snuggled back into his embrace. “Okay, just a little longer, then I need to get the baby.”
“He’ll be okay for a few more minutes.”
“Nick?”
“Yeah, baby?” A smile tugged at his lips. He remembered how she talked incessantly the next morning after a vigorous night of sensual activity. As if she was getting rid of residual energy.
“This is the first time you’ve spent the night here with me.” Summer wanted to ask him “why?” because in the past he would always leave her just before dawn. She would joke with Ava and Starr that she was dating Blackula. More than once she had pleaded with him, “Don’t go.” No amount of pleading had made him stay.
“I know. You’ve always stayed at my place.” Getting frisky, wanting to do away with the small talk, Nick slid his hand down her hip and between her thighs. He loved how she felt so soft and silky.
“Rolling over facing him, his hand dislodged from its intended target as Summer continued to chatter. “I always liked staying at your place. It’s so big and roomy. I bet you can fit at least four of my little two bedroom townhouse in it.”
Nick chuckled as he smoothed his hand over her round firm behind. That last move told him she’d had enough. He couldn’t blame her. She had allowed him access to any and everything he wanted. And still he wanted more.
Smiling Nick kissed her forehead. “You and the baby can stay with me sometimes.”
That sounded real good to Summer. She wanted nothing more than for her and their son to be as close to Nick as possible. Waking up next to him was what she had dreamed of for months.
“That would be nice, but where will the baby sleep?” Summer frowned as she finished her sentence.
“What’s that?”
Nick grinned mischievously. “What?”
Lifting the covers over their heads she pointed to his groin area. “That?”
“Come here and let me show you.”
With one smooth move, Nick had flipped Summer onto her back and mounted her.
Summer giggled. “Boy, you better stop it. Are you crazy?” I’m sore enough as it is.
NJ’s gurgling and cooing turned into a frantic, almost panicking cry, halting Nick’s seductive persuasion. The poor little guy was probably wondering what was taking his mommy so long. As soon as he would start his early morning gurgling and cooing, she would be right there picking him up and showering him with kisses.
Nick leaned down and kissed Summer on the lips before rolling off her.
“I’ll go get my boy. Just let me freshen up real quick.” He said picking up his boxers he’d discarded on the floor the night before as he jetted to the adjoining bathroom.
Rising up on her right elbow, Summer laughed at him. “Yeah, you do that. And while you’re in there brush your teeth, too. There’s an extra toothbrush in the top vanity drawer.”
Nick shook his head grinning as he looked in the drawer retrieving the toothbrush. When he brought his head up to look at his reflection he almost didn’t recognize himself because of the glimmer in his eyes. He was happy, content. Something he had not been in a very long time.
The moment NJ saw his daddy’s face his cries became soft whimpers. Picking up the baby, Nick kissed him as he carried him to the changing table to change his pamper. Finishing up, he lifted the baby back in his arms. “Come on little buddy, let’s go see your beautiful momma.”