"It's not maniacal if I'm taking care of my wife."
"I'm not going to break, nor am I going to do anything risky. If Stephanie stays on track with a trip to Vegas, I'll be by her side and be safe."
"Not going to happen." I make a mental note to call Todd. "Peirce will agree."
"We'll see." The glint in her eye tells me I'm in for a fight unless Todd can persuade his fiancée to drop this. These women won’t give in.
"Princess, not going to fight over this."
"No, we're not. And we're also not going to fight that this week, I'm thinking about going back to work."
I jerk, not expecting her to drop this bomb. "Now?"
"Yes, you knew this was coming."
"But now? With a baby?" She's right, I knew she was getting antsy, but today changed things.
"Pregnant women work, Miller. The beauty of it is I'm able to make my own choices. It would be a shame not to get into my new office soon. I think I'm ready to put out some feelers."
"Baby, you want to work again, I'll support you. But fuck me if you're going back to twelve-hour days."
"Contract or part-time for the time being. Something lighter and less stressful."
"I can get on board with that."
She leans in, bringing her lips to mine. "Baby mania is about to implode in our world. Get ready."
"Bring it on."
She smiles before kissing me lightly. "I had my catnap. Think you wanna do that skinny-dipping thing with your baby mama?"
My body twists, bracing before my weight hits her. "I think I want to have my baby mama in our bed right now."
She slings her leg around my hip, scrubbing her nails along my jaw. "Maybe tomorrow night."
"We'll call your doctor tomorrow and ask if it's safe."
"To swim? Of course it's safe."
"Swimming with you naked will lead to me fucking you in our pool."
She presses her hips up, grinding purposefully. "You know this baby could very well have been conceived in a pool."
I groan, bucking against her, and remembering that morning vividly. The image of her seated fully on my cock as she floated before me. The sun and water reflecting off her skin as I pounded into her. I'd been an animal, but she'd taken every brutal thrust, her body flying out of the water when she came, taking me over the edge with her.
The hunger building in her eyes tells me she remembers the same.
"We'll be kick-ass parents."
"Yes, I think so, too."
•—•—•—•—•
My phone beeps from the nightstand, and I carefully scoot out from under Ashlyn, grabbing it on the way to the kitchen. There's no need to read the text to know who it's from.
"You good?" Pierce answers mid-ring.
"Better than good." Devin's little giggle flows through the line. "He's up?"
"It's unusual, but too much excitement at your place today has him wired. I sent Darby to bed a little while ago. Knew you'd be up. Remember the adrenaline rush that comes with the first night of confirmation."
"Yeah, it's unreal."
"Only gets better, brother. Told you this before, but your life is truly beginning again."
"Can't fucking wait."
"Happy for you, Miller. Never in a million fucking years saw this coming until the day we drove up to that house."
"Fate has a way of stepping in."
"Have you been listening to Mom again?"
I chuckle, shaking my head. "That was all Dad."
We stay silent for a few seconds, then I answer the unspoken question. "I'm calling Todd tomorrow. He's going to nix this Vegas shit."
"Figured you'd handle it. But it doesn't mean Darby didn't pitch a fit when I told her she wasn't going to Vegas without me for a goddamn bachelorette party."
"I'm on it."
"Enjoy tonight, man. Pleased as shit I get to go through this with you."
"Ditto. Talk tomorrow."
We hang up and I take a look around before heading straight back to Ashlyn's side. My mind goes to thoughts of our future family. It hits me immediately exactly why Pierce is aiming for five more kids.
This feeling is fucking immeasurable.
Yeah, my life finally makes sense.
Acknowledgments
There are a lot of people behind the scenes that keep me going, and when the time comes, help me prepare the roll out. Thank you to my editor, graphic designer, and the group of women that throw in your advice and wealth of knowledge to encourage me.
A special THANK YOU to you- the reader-for purchasing, downloading, and reading this book. Without your support this would not be possible. Hope you are ready for the ride as the Southern Charmers Series continues. Evin Graham is about to meet the woman who will turn his perfectly crafted world upside down.
*Hint, I dropped a few clues throughout this storyline to give you insight.
Happy Reading!
Bonus Extravaganza
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With the renovations complete and Ashlyn as his wife, you’d think Miller’s life would calm down…Not a chance.
There’s never a dull moment with this crew as they gather together for another celebration. Be prepared for an unexpected surprise that Evin never saw coming.
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Learn Where it All Began….Enjoy the Prologue of Pierced Hearts
Prologue
Darby
I turn off the engine, taking a moment to admire the landscape of my parents’ property. Everything looks the same, but I couldn’t feel more different. It’s been a long time since I lived my life without a plan.
Out of the corner of my eye, I spot Lynda rolling Mom onto the terrace. Runner, my golden retriever, crawls halfway across the console, excited to finally be here.
“What do you think, boy? Ready for some changes?”
He barks his reply.
We jump out, and he races to the fields, checking out his new surroundings. My heart leaps when my mom stands, taking four steps away from her wheelchair, and extends her arms to me.
“Mama!”
“Get your
