“Awww.” Jill walks over to him, sliding her arms around his waist. “You really are the perfect husband.”
“Oh, my God.” I shake my head, running over to retrieve a chair. “What are you doing? You’ve been on your feet all day.” I drag it next to Callie and force her to sit. “How do you feel? Do your feet hurt? Are you thirsty? When was the last time you ate?” We’ve been working for hours. If I’d known she was pregnant, I never would have let her help.
Callie laughs, shaking her head and calming my nerves with her smile. “I’m fine. I promise.”
“I tried to get her to stay home,” Ash says. “But she wouldn’t listen.”
“Sheis sitting right here,” Callie says.
“You all have helped enough.” Chase comes to my side, resting his hand on my back. “We’ll unpack the rest. We moved all the big stuff. We’re good.”
“Does that mean we’re free to go too?” Cam asks hopefully.
“We can stay.” Jill pins him with a glare.
“No.” I shake my head. “We’re good. We’ve got this. Besides, my brother texted a little while ago and said he’ll keep Matty overnight.”
Chase’s eyes pop wide open, meeting my stare with understanding before turning to our friends and ushering them out. “You heard the woman. Out. Thank you for your help, but leave. Good-bye. See you later. Come back real soon.”
“Been awhile, huh?” his brother teases.
Chase pins him with a glare. “Been too long since we didn’t have to worry about waking up a toddler.”
“Congrats on the house,” Cam says, waving as he and Jill leave the room.
“Call me tomorrow!” Jill shouts.
“Thank you again.” I wave, then hug Callie before she leaves with Ash. “I’m so happy for you.”
“We’ll talk soon. You can share all your baby knowledge.”
“Sounds good.”
When they finally all leave, Chase shuts the front door and turns the lock. His gaze is heated as it meets mine. “Have I told you how fucking sexy you are?”
“All the time.” I grin, loving how much he loves me, even in a worn sweatshirt and leggings. I step into his embrace.
“Did you know about Callie?” he asks.
I shake my head. “I have no idea how she kept it a secret. I can’t believe she’s pregnant.” I run my fingers up his chest. “You know, we should probably discuss when and if we want to give Matthew a little brother or sister.”
“You want more children?” His stare is full of so much hope.
“Mmm hmm.” I press my lips together and nod. “I want to go through it all together.”
His lips spread with a slow smile and sends butterflies to my stomach. He caresses my hips, walking us backward. “I’m no expert, but I think we should get in some practice.”
“It’s only right.” I nod seriously. “This is our first night alone in our house, after all.”
He grins, capturing my lips in a searing kiss. His mouth brushes against mine, our tongues tangling in a sensual dance. My body thrills, buzzing with anticipation for what comes next. We strip down, peeling each piece of clothing off the other between kisses until we’re panting, needy, and filled with desire.
“I want you to ride my face,” Chase says, backing us into the kitchen and dropping down on his knees to worship between my legs. Using the kitchen counter for support, I rock my hips over his greedy mouth. The brush of his lips and trim beard against my clit pushes me to the edge. When he adds his fingers, it doesn’t take long before I’m moaning, writhing, and crying out with my release.
Chase doesn’t miss a beat, climbing out from beneath my legs while I’m still coming down. His body rubs against my back and he bends me over. “Hold on, baby. This is gonna be hard and fast.”
Even with his warning, a groan of pleasure pushes past my lips as he thrusts into me from behind. His fingers dig into the flesh of my hips and he pounds into me, fucking me with a ferocious pace I’ve come to crave. I arch my back, my hands holding tight to the counter as I rock back, meeting each of his thrusts with power of my own. Sweat beads on my skin and the sounds of our bodies slapping together create the most erotic noise.
“Fuck, baby. I’m gonna . . .” A guttural groan leaves his mouth and his body shudders against me as he comes. His thrusts slow and his arms wrap around my chest, pulling me up.