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can get the kids up, feed them, and then maybe take a nap before we go. I know your mom will
understand, but Tessa never liked me, and not showing up will just make it harder.
Luc had been honest and told her exactly what Tessa had been saying. It cut deep, but at least he
didn t keep things from her. She needed to prove to the other woman, as well as herself, that she was
worth Luc s attentions and care.
I hate that you feel you need to do that, sugar. They ll understand, he repeated.
And maybe I could use a distraction from what s going on.
He met her gaze and nodded. Okay, then. His mouth tilted up. I have an idea of another
distraction if you want. Plus, it will save water.
She shook her head. That s a bad line.
Let me take care of you, he whispered. You took care of me yesterday. Now it s my turn.
Won t you get tired of taking care of me?
He cupped her face. Never.
****
He got them both naked and into the shower, his movements slow, careful. He turned on the spray,
careful to let his back take the brunt of it. Meghan s eyes closed as he massaged shampoo into her
hair. She let him move her around like a puppet, groaning every so often when he dug his fingers into
her scalp.
Feel good, sugar?
You always feel good, she murmured. She opened her eyes and put her hands on his stomach.
Make love to me, Luc.
He swallowed hard. I don t have a condom, baby.
We don t need one. We re both clean, and I m on the pill.
He nodded at his cock, standing at attention at the thought of being in her bare. Okay, baby. You
know I ll always want you. He cupped her face, knowing he might be making a mistake, but he
couldn t help it. I love you, Meghan.
Her eyes widened, and he held back a curse. Luc.
No, don t say anything. It s too soon for you, and you have too much on your mind, but I needed
to say it. Now let me love you, let me make love to you. He kissed her before she could respond,
knowing he d taken the coward s way out. He hadn t been able to hold back his feelings any longer,
not when things were so raw with Alex s words and actions.
He had no regrets, but damn. They might have taken a turn that he couldn t find a way back from.
She gripped his cock, her eyes narrow. Make love to me, she repeated.
He licked his lips then leaned down to do the same to hers. Careful of the slippery floor, he
turned her around so her hands rested on the wall. He moved her feet apart.
I m a little too tall for this, but we can make it work, he said, his cock pressing between her
ass cheeks.
I trust you, she said softly, and he almost cracked.
He bent at the knees, gripped her hips, and slid into her in small strokes. They both moaned,
breathing heavily. He fucked her slowly, taking the time for them to come over the crest together, their
bodies slick and pressed against one another. He cupped one breast, holding her close, and came
when she did. When she turned her head, he took her mouth, putting every emotion he could into the
kiss.
He fucking loved this woman and knew, one day, she d love him too. Right then though, it wasn t
about that, wasn t about the fear of the unknown. It was about him and her, Luc and Meghan.
Now. Then. And every moment in between.
****
Will Mrs. Dodd like me? Sasha asked from the backseat.
Luc pulled Sasha out of the truck and set her down on her feet as Meghan came around with Cliff.
My mother will love you, he said then leaned down and kissed Sasha s cheek.
Another part of Meghan s heart ached hearing his words, seeing the way he cared for her baby.
The man loved her.
Loved. Her.
And yet she hadn t said it back. Why hadn t she?
Oh, yes, that s right. I m a coward.
She pushed that out of her mind, though, because she needed every ounce of strength she could
get. Her body ached, her mind whirled, and exhaustion threatened to take over, but she couldn t back
down. Makeup covered the dark circles under her eyes while caffeine and determination kept her
moving. She d do this dinner, show Luc she cared for him, even if she hadn t been able to say the
words he needed to hear, and then go home.
Did she love his man? Did she even know what love was?
She d fucked up before, and now fear that she d do it again took away her ability to make a clear
decision and listen to her heart. Luc hadn t said a word about her lack of a response, nor had he
seemed surprised that she hadn t said it back.
That, above all else, told her how much she d screwed up.
That this man would love her, not knowing whether she would ever be able to say it back or
perhaps couldn t spoke of the strength of his character and heart.
Meghan didn t deserve Luc Dodd, but she d be damned if she d let him go. She was so fucking
selfish. She couldn t say those three words that meant the world to him. Meant the world to her. She
wasn t ready and that killed her.
The front door opened, and thoughts of love and Luc were pushed away because now she needed
to steel herself for what might happen at this dinner. Cliff slipped his hand in hers, and she looked
away from the incredibly gorgeous older woman on the front porch and down at her son.
Ready? she whispered.
I guess.
She used her other hand to fix his hair. I m here no matter what, Cliff. Remember that.
He let out a sigh and nodded. Damn, she missed her baby boy. He still refused to tell her what
was wrong, but at least he d started to warm up to Luc. That had to mean something.
There you are! Maggie Dodd smiled at them and moved forward, her arms outstretched. She
hugged Luc close, kissing him on the cheek. There s my baby.
How can Luc be a baby? He s big.
Sasha blinked up at Maggie, and Meghan held back a smile. She remembered Maggie from when
she and Luc had hung out years ago. The woman s fierceness shone through in her protectiveness of
her children, but she d always had a kind word for Meghan.
Maggie laughed and shook her head. He might be a big boy now, but he ll always be my baby.
Much like you and your brother will always be your mom s babies.
I m not a baby. I m a big girl. Sasha smiled as she said it, the gap slowly closing as her
permanent tooth grew in. Had it really been that long since Luc had helped her with the tooth fairy? It
seemed like a blink of an eye.
You can be both to moms, Maggie said then knelt down. I m Luc s mom, Ms. Maggie. You
must be Sasha.
Uh-huh. Sasha peeked over at Luc, who have her a small nod. Meghan s heart clutched at the
sight. It s nice to meet you and thank you for having all of us over.
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