Page 64 of Wheelie's Challenge
His groan of release pushed her over the edge, and a cloud of euphoric release engulfed her. “Wheelie!” Her high-pitched cry echoed in the hallway. He collapsed on top of her and lay panting gently, his chest pressed into hers.
Wheelie nuzzled her neck. “You’re the weakness in me,” he whispered in her ear. He rolled off her, taking her with him so she lay on top of him, her head resting on his shoulder. Threading his fingers through her hair, he kissed her forehead softly. “We’re good together, babe.”
Warmth spread through her and she wriggled against him, loving the way he circled his strong arms around her. Sofia was totally captivated by Wheelie: She loved him, every part of him, and she desperately wanted him to feel the same way about her.
“I love having you here with me. This house needs a woman’s touch. Are you happy to be here?”
“Yes. I love being with you.”
“You can do what you want with the house. Add any feminine shit you want to any room except the basement. That’s where the brothers and I hang when they come over.”
She giggled. “No worries. I’ll leave your man cave alone.” Sofia had moved in a week before with Banger’s blessing, and she couldn’t have been happier. She’d already met up with Baylee to go over some design ideas. But her pregnancy niggled at the back of her mind.What if Wheelie doesn’t want to be a father? I don’t want him to feel trapped.She didn’t want him to resent her later on for rushing their relationship into something he might not have wanted.But I can’t keep this from him. I have to find the right time to tell him. Make it special. Yeah… I could make a wonderful dinner with candles and everything.
“You’re quiet. What’s inside your pretty head?” Wheelie asked.
“Nothing. Just enjoying being close to you.”
“Me too.”
Should I tell him now?
“You got goosebumps. Let me help you up. The AC is cold.” Wheelie helped her up. “You’re gonna catch a cold.” He swatted her ass. “Go put some clothes on.”
Sofia looped her arms around his neck and brought his face down to her and kissed him. He was so considerate and kind that sometimes it made her want to cry. She’d been so used to Tigger’s cruelty for too many years that a large part of her was still amazed when Wheelie thought about her feelings or didn’t yell at her or call her names.
She pressed against him and giggled when she felt his hard dick. Sofia tilted her head back and Wheelie covered his mouth with hers.
“See what you do to me? I can’t be near you without wanting you, babe.”
“I want you too,” she whispered, putting his hand on her taut nipple. “Let’s go to the bedroom.”
Without answering, Wheelie swooped her up and carried her to the second floor.
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A few dayslater, Sofia had the patio table set up with bright orange and green napkins, tropical-designed plates she’d bought at the kitchen store that had just opened, and five yellow candles in varying shapes and heights. She brought out a bottle of Jack and two Perriers and adjusted the awning to block the western sun while they ate. Once Wheelie came home from work, they’d enjoy a good meal, and then she’d tell him about the baby. Sofia had gone to the doctor’s the day before and she’d confirmed what Sofia had already known: she was six weeks pregnant. The fact that she hadn’t lost the baby during Tigger’s brutal beating was a sign to her, and she’d decided that if Wheelie didn’t want the baby, she’d pack up and leave, but there was no way in hell Sofia wouldn’t have this child. Since she and Wheelie hadn’t used birth control, she wasn’t that surprised she was pregnant, and he couldn’t be either.Maybe he’ll be cool with being a dad.Sofia inhaled deeply then slowly exhaled.I guess I’ll find out soon enough.
Her phone rang and she glanced at the screen. She didn’t recognize the number and she hesitated.What if it’s Tigger?Sofia hadn’t heard from him since the day he’d beaten the shit out of her, but, at times, she could feel his anger and hatred toward her then fear would grab hold of her like icy fingers, scratching and strangling her.But what if it’s Russ?
“Hello?” she said tentatively.
“Sofia. How’re you doin’?”
Russ.Relief chased away the fear. “Great. How are you?”
“Tired. I’ve been working too hard. It’s been so long since I’ve seen you.”
“You left when I was only nine. I’d say that’s a long time.”
“I had to get out of Dodge, you know? Dad and I never got along, and I knew if I stayed, I would’ve done something real bad. Sorry I left you with all that mess.”
“That was a long time ago, but I never understood why you didn’t call or anything. None of us has met your wife.”
“My head wasn’t in a good place back then. I did something stupid and got into some trouble, but I’m back on track. Life is good and that’s why I’m trying to reconnect with you and Mom.”
“I’m happy that you called. I love being back in contact with you.”
“I feel the same that’s why I want you to come out and visit me.”
