Denise's heart was as full as it had been in years, maybe even decades, as she watched the three people she loved most in life argue about the pajamas she'd gotten them. She'd bought the flannels on a whim, and she'd known Drew and Liam would have something to say about it, but she'd wanted a piece of her former life back. And more importantly, she'd wanted to share that piece of her life with the man she loved.Loving Liam wasn't something she'd planned on, wasn't even something she'd thought was on her radar. And in the beginning in hadn't been. She'd been a single mom just trying to make it by when he'd stormed into her life on the back of a Harley. Thinking back a few months to her birthday, it amazed her how far she'd come in such a short amount of time."We'll take the picture," Liam's loud voice reverberated off the walls of the living room. "Then… if any of us want to, we'll change before we watch the movie. Is that a good compromise?" he asked as he blue eyes bore into her
Upstairs, with the door to their bedroom shut and locked against the outside world, they were all alone. Liam watched as Denise pulled off her flannel footies, which she'd proudly worn through the movie, even though she probably had to be burning up."I was hoping you wouldn't be sleeping in those," he shot her a grin as he lifted his t-shirt over his torso."With the sexy grin you just threw me, I have a feeling you're hoping I won't be wearing anything at all when I go to bed."How did she know everything he was thinking, everything he was feeling, all the time? "You kinda, sorta, read my mind."She threw hear head back, her dark tresses sweeping over the curve of her spine. "Let me let you in on a little secret."He wanted to know all of her secrets, didn't matter what they were, and didn't matter how she thought they'd made her look in his eyes. He wanted to know everything about her. "Please enlighten me," he pushed his hands to the pajama pants he wore, working to untie
Liam watched as her dark head sank down so that she was face-to-face with his erection. Submission wasn't something that normally got his blood pumping, but he fucking loved it when Denise surrendered to him. She'd spent most of her life as an independent woman, not needing help from anyone, learning to do most everything by herself and to know she gave that independence up for him—that was heady stuff.He ran his hands through her hair so that he cupped the back of her head, tilting her in just the perfect motion so that her jaw opened enough to take his cock inside. Once he was sure he was seated, he let go of her head and placed his hands on the wall, effectively trapping her head as he pressed his length inside her warm mouth.He waited for her to push him away, waited for a protest that he was being too rough, but when all that came was her nails digging into his ass cheeks and the stab of her nipples against his thighs, he decided to say fuck it and let himself enjoy what she
Denise came awake suddenly as she heard loud feet on the stairs. There was no light coming in from the curtains, so she reached over, grabbing her cell phone off the nightstand. She squinted, not being able to believe her kids were up at four am."Liam," she whispered as she leaned into him.He stirred and she wondered if she should really wake him up, but it felt wrong not to. He'd made such a change in their lives. The biggest difference, really, and she wanted him to reap the benefits of seeing the kid's faces as they opened their gifts."Liam," she tried again, this time letting her breath hit his ear."Yeah?" he woke immediately, eyes scanning the dark room, ready to pounce if need be.She put her hand on his chest. "Nothing's wrong. The kids are awake.""Yeah?" he asked, this time a bright smile on his face. "I can't wait until Drew sees what I got him."She couldn't either, although she had been a little less excited when Liam had shown her. She knew though, that h
DALTON & MANDY"They're calling for freezing rain," Amanda Walker groaned as she watched the weather report for the upcoming week.She and her long-time boyfriend were getting married on Christmas Eve. After many years, almost breaking up, a house, and a baby, they were finally tying the knot."Mandy," her fiancé's cool voice took on the soothing tone it always did when she was on the verge of having a major freak-out. "Everything's gonna be okay. Don't get all worked up and worried about it."It was easy for him to say, she'd been waiting for this day most of her life. She had a secret Pinterest board and everything."I keep telling myself that the most important thing is we'll be together and even if no one else can show up, we'll be there," she frowned, jumping when a squawk from the baby monitor let her know their son was awake.At just over fifteen months, he was into everything—running and walking, talking as best he could, and generally being the cutest child any of
"I don't know why he does that," Dalton mumbled as he made his way into the clubhouse. Wondering why his son felt the need to test the brakes of anyone in his path. He hoped like hell they would be able to teach him better than that.Liam had picked up the wayward child and was carrying him as they entered. He glanced at them and had to smile. Grandson and grandfather had a very special relationship. Anyone could sense the bond, just by looking at them. Liam watched the child like he was a piece of fine china and Walker looked at the older man like he hung the moon."He's testing his boundaries, aren't you?" Liam tickled the little boy's stomach, grinning as Walker giggled loudly and fought to be released onto the ground.When he was down, he let loose with a boost of speed and energy that made them all envious.Plopping onto a nearby couch, Dalton sighed. "He's wearing me out," he grumbled good-naturedly. It had taken them almost two hours to get out of their house and down he
Mandy breathed in deeply, loving the smell of the crisp air. As it made its way through her nose and out her mouth, the cool burn of it made her feel alive. Alive in a way she hadn't felt in a long while, longer than she'd realized. For the first time in months, she wasn't thinking about the dinner she'd have to cook, the laundry she'd need to do, or trying to get Walker down for bed. Tonight, she just thought of how good it felt to have her arms wrapped around Dalton's waist.She tightened her arms, and rested her head against his shoulder. She wasn't sure where they were going but she'd go anywhere with him, there was no question. They'd come a long way from where they'd started—these days they didn't hide anything from each other.As Dalton slowed the bike down for a stop light, she tilted her heard up towards his ear so she could speak to him."Where are we going?" she asked, tucking her hands under the leather of his jacket and his cut, there she could feel the thermal mater
Mandy didn't fight back the moan that escaped when his big hands pulled her closer so that their bodies touched. It had been a while since they'd not been on duty as parents, she realized. They hadn't been just Mandy and Dalton, 'the couple' in months. The last time they'd tried to get all sexy with one another, they'd ended up in the ER with Walker because of an ear infection. When his fever had spiked to 103, she'd freaked out. Dalton had put his pants back on and driven them there without ever telling her she was overreacting or doubting her. If anyone deserved this time for just the two of them, it was the man in front of her.She curled her arms around his neck and leaned into his chest, tilting her head up, so she could reach his throat easier. When her lips connected with the saltiness of his skin, she attacked. Nipping, sucking, licking, tasting, and doing everything she could to remind herself of the couple they'd been before. Dalton was a treat she hadn't indulged in for to