“Nothing matters more than you. I would have eventually stopped bitching and fixed the damn thing myself. Eventually.”
“Now you'll do it faster.” She reached up and wiped at her eyes. “I'm so tired, but I don't want to close my eyes. It feels good being with you.” She slid her hand down over Alex’s belt and stroked him. “This should keep me awake,” she murmured.
Chapter 3
Two Days Later
“So what's the new rule?” Alex glanced over at Jamie, the smirk on his face melting her like it always did. The two-day stay at the hospital had almost driven her insane, but after poking and prodding her far more than she felt was necessary, they sent her home. It wasn’t the doctor care that drove her crazy; it was having to sit still and do nothing for two days. She’d sent Alex to work, knowing he’d be agitated missing work, and there wasn’t anything to do at the hospital but stare at the walls. At least she’d managed to take care of some laptop work—emails, newsletters, and other things that Alex wouldn’t worry it being too much. “The new rule, Jamie?” He winked as he repeated the question, pretending to scold her.
“No climbing on ladders.” She rolled her eyes and turned to glance out the window. “Not sure I agree, but for the rest of this pregnancy, I promise I'll be careful.”
“Thank you.” He reached over and squeezed her hand before bringing it to his lips. “How about we stop by that specialty grocery store you like and grab something good to make for dinner tonight? We could cook dinner together and then snuggle up and watch your favorite show.”
“I didn't turn the DVR on to record it.” She shrugged, feeling a little more down than she’d expected.
“I did.” He nipped at her fingers. “Let's get something light to eat, though.”
“Why? You not hungry?” She looked over at him as she rested her cheek against the seat. A nagging feeling from long ago asked if Alex was hinting at light because he didn’t want her to pick up extra weight during the pregnancy. She pushed the silly thought aside. Alex would never thing that.
“Oh I am, but I plan on having my favorite treat in the world for dessert. You.” He licked at his lips and waggled his eyebrows at her.
She laughed, her moody spell broken by the man next to her. “I like the sound of that. I'm thinking I might even skip watching my show to get to that part of the night faster.”
“Oh yeah? I'm moving up in the world.” He pulled into a parking spot and turned the car off before leaning over and pressing his lips to hers. His fingers brushed down her neck as he pulled back a little and studied her. “Are you always going to take my breath away? It's rather hard to breathe when you're around.”
“Have you been working on that line?” She cupped his cheek and pulled him in for another long kiss as warmth filled her from head to toe. He was beyond cute when he wanted to be.
She got out of the car and took the hand he offered her as they walked toward the quaint little grocery mart.
“I quite like that line.” He shrugged before releasing her and grabbing for a small shopping cart.
“I like it, too. Especially if it's true.” She moved up to take ownership of the cart. He wrapped his arms around her from behind and kissed the side of her neck.
“Of course it's true.” He breathed in deeply. “Let's hurry. I'm thinking dinner might have to wait.”
“You need something to munch on until we get everything ready?” She giggled as he nibbled at her neck. “Stop that. I'll leave this cart right here and drag you back to the car.”
“I'm honestly not sure that's the best way to get me to stop.” He laughed and moved around her, picking up some vegetables and dropping them in the cart. “I'm thinking we should grill something out on the barbeque tonight. You want steaks or fish?”
“Both?” Her tummy growled and she rubbed it. “Fish for me and steak for Benton.”
“Benton? No. It's not happening.” He shook his head and walked toward the meat counter.
Jamie laughed and moved out of the aisle, watching Alex as he spoke with the guy helping him. He was such an anomaly. A man who had everything in the world and enough money to buy anything he was lacking, and yet he was good to people. Great to her. His humility was one of the things that most attracted her to him.
He wasn't overly fancy or the type of guy who wanted to draw attention to himself at every turn. Neither was she, nor could she ever imagine getting to that point. But Alex still had class. That kind of style and composure that came with big money. That part was just sexy, too.
“Alright. Steak for you and fish for Lilliana.” He put the meat into the cart and glanced back at her, lowering his eyelashes just slightly.
Damn sexy. “Not happening, handsome.” She shook her head and pushed the cart toward the cheese counter. “I feel like something tart. Some stinky cheese tonight.”
“Stinky cheese?” He smirked and leaned over to pick up a chuck of blue cheese. “Something like this?”
She took it from him and lifted it toward her nose, trying to smell through the plastic and having no luck. “I don't know. I can't smell it. True stinky cheese would melt the plastic.”
“Why does that not in any way at all sound appetizing?” He took the cheese from her and hit the little bell on the counter.
A pretty older woman walked up and smiled. “What can I do for you two?”