Chapter 12 #4
Jaxson helped me slide into my robe before giving me a lingering kiss on my lips. I was just melting into him and eagerly responding when he pulled back with a knowing smile. “I’ll do you one better and book you guys myself. I’m sure Sierra would appreciate the additional pampering too.”
I wanted to be disgruntled at how he didn’t seem as affected by the kiss as I was but then his words sunk in and lifted to my toes to bestow a kiss on his cheek. “Thanks, honey.”
He helped me up into the bed and I awkwardly situated my belly into the cut out and my face into the hole at the top of the table. I audibly sighed when I realized that the padding under me was toasty warm. Jaxson draped the sheet over my body.
“Are you comfortable?” He kindly inquired.
“Very,” I hummed in response.
“I’m going to hit the switch,” he told me.
“Okay,” My voice came out muffled against the bed.
Soon our masseuses came in and introduced themselves. They asked us about our preferences for our scented oils and then explained to us what they were going to do. I had to admit it took me a few minutes to get comfortable with my masseuses’ ministrations.
I soaked in the sounds of the mellow new age music over the speakers.
I was also pleased with my choice of oil because the warm lavender scent made the experience all the more calming.
I had to stifle the sounds that wanted to emit from my throat when she rubbed areas that I hadn’t even realized was tense or tight until she touched them.
A little over ten minutes I felt my eyes begin to grow heavy.
My late night and my semi-full belly were catching up to me.
I tried to fight my lethargy wanting to enjoy my massage, but it was becoming increasingly harder.
Eventually, I gave into it and allowed my body and mind to fully relax into slumber.
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“Hey beautiful,” Jaxson quietly bid me running a loving hand over my back.
I attempted to shake off the dregs of sleep. “Hmm?”
He soothingly responded. “It’s time to get our facials, manicures, and pedicures.”
My mind was still filled with fog. My body felt like it was made of marshmallow, and I couldn’t remember the last time I felt so well rested and relaxed. I felt weightless without my typical pains. I could lay there forever.
“I’m fine.” I mumbled.
Jaxson chuckled then hummed. “I’m glad to hear that, but we need to leave this room so we can get more pampering done.”
Slowly my mind reconnected and I remembered where I was at and why. I lifted my head blowing a strand of hair out of my face and blinked owlishly at Jaxson. I frowned feeling bad for missing out so much on this experience with him.
“I’m sorry for falling asleep!”
He smiled and pushed my hair from my face before giving me a sweet kiss to my forehead. “You needed the sleep. I didn’t mind at all. How do you feel?”
“Amazing. I feel more rested than I have in a very long time.”
I attempted to sit up but my body felt like jello. Jaxson quickly helped me up into a sitting position before handing me a bottle of water. “Relax here for a bit and drink this. Our masseuses suggested that we drink plenty of water for the rest of the night.”
I thanked him with a smile before taking the water bottle from him.
It was so cool and refreshing as it slid down my throat.
I didn’t realize how thirsty I was until the bottle was completely empty.
I looked around in search of another bottle and Jaxson anticipated my needs because he went to the corner of the room and extracted another one from a mini fridge.
“After you finish that we can go take a shower and meet the women in another room for the rest of our pampering.” He gently caressed my belly.
One of the babies kicked him vigorously and he grinned in satisfaction. He knelt beside me, so he could speak to our children. “Hey babies. This is Daddy Jaxson. How are you all doing in there?”
They rolled in response to his words, and I smiled at the triumphant grin on his face.
I threaded my fingers through his hair, knowing how much he loved it when I played with it.
I was beyond thankful I decided to spend the day with him.
Even though I had fallen asleep through my massage I couldn’t deny how relaxed and rested I felt.
Plus, the thought and sweetness he was exhibiting made me feel more than special and loved.
“Thank you for such a beautiful day,” I said in a subdued tone.
He kissed my belly. “I can’t wait to all this crap is over so we can have more days like this.”
I hummed in agreement. “You and me both.”
He stood still smiling. “Let’s take a quick shower to rinse all this oil off and commence our pampering.”
I grinned in response taking his offered hand so he could help me down. Immediately my legs wanted to give out. My limbs still felt like noodles and barely felt like they could support my weight. I swayed slightly with a laugh, and he embraced me.
“Are you good?” He swayed me as if we were dancing.
“Still feeling the effects of my massage.” I ruefully explained.
He reached over to hand me my half full bottle of water. “Why don’t you finish this, and we’ll just stand here for a few minutes?”
“Thanks,” I kissed his chest, leaning my head against it.
I finished my bottle of water and determined I was ready to move in the shower when the door was thrown open. Jaxson quickly covered me but sagged in somewhat relief when he saw who it was. I peered around his shoulder and frowned when I noticed it was Jace and Remy.
“Neville called. They found Tracey.” Jace explained.
And just like that the real world was knocking on our door once more.