Chapter Five #2
His smile was slow, and his eyes shifted to black. “That was the perfect answer.”
They kissed. He withdrew and left the bed, returning with a comb, and then he combed out a lock of his hair, and when that was done, he did the same to her.
“Do I get a choice?”
He chuckled. “Usually, but you twist this lock of hair when you are thinking, and you have already caught me, so this is part of the formality.”
“Nice. You may be exposed to a formal party, but that will be at Mia’s expense. She always wanted to throw me a wedding.”
He smiled. “I would love to help with that.”
“So you don’t need a second?”
“No. Some of us are specific enough to need one partner and nothing else. I am your backup.”
“Okay. I will be counting on that.” She nodded, twisting her hair into two strands. She bit her finger and rubbed her blood down one of the two strands. And then she reached and did the same with his.
He smiled and blooded her small lock, and when she let go, the two twisted strands snapped into a cable that she tied off. She did the same to his.
The rush of cool water feeling in her thoughts made her smile. His brows rose. “You are quite powerful.”
She smiled and fluttered her lashes. “Tell me more about that while we shower. I am not having a second breakfast with you sliding down my thighs.”
He grinned and kissed her again then scooped her up and took her into the shower.
While they were showering, he asked, “Did you want children?”
“Yes. Mia will be an amazing auntie.”
“I rather enjoy the thought of having little ones myself. I have a home on Emerald.”
“Not Breakridge?”
He chuckled. “One there as well. I will have to get renos arranged, just in case.”
“Renos? Why? I am pretty sure that if you take babies away from Mia’s house, she’s going to serve you to a sushi restaurant.” She leaned into his hands.
“So, you two are a set?”
“We are. The last of our family. She can’t have little ones, so she will be taking over the position of auntie or grandma, depending on her mood.” She looked at him with the spray behind them. “She and I have already had this conversation.”
“So I have walked into a trap?”
She turned and put her hands on his chest. “You walked into a family. There will be a bit of adjustment for you.”
He grinned. “I am sure I can manage.”
“Really? She’s the head of a swimwear empire. You are going to be wedged into a lot of shorts for advertising.”
“Interesting. Will you be there?”
“Of course. If I am not in front of the camera, I am directing the shoot.” She chuckled. “I have an eye for composition and occasionally design.”
His hands were holding her against him.
“What would you put me in?” He smiled.
“Water.”
He laughed and sighed as they finished up and went to get dressed so that Mia could lovingly taunt them.
Time for breakfast.
Meeda looked at Mia’s smug expression when her older sister said, “So, when can I expect a niece or nephew?”
“I bottled my last heat, so I am not going to be receptive for another four weeks.”
Mia grinned. “So now we not only get to branch into sportswear, but kids’ sportswear.”
“Fine, but you have to find ways to make it for more than one size. Your stuff is pricey.”
“Our stuff. You are our marketing director and a full partner.”
Meeda blushed. “I keep forgetting.”
Mia sighed. “I know, but you are stuck with me, Meeda. Forever and beyond.”
Meeda grinned. “Oh, no. Whatever will I do?”
Akervel chuckled. “This is something you do often?”
Meeda shrugged. “It’s a routine now. But, Mia, if the idea of kids makes you queasy, let me know. I will figure something out.”
“Don’t be ridiculous. You having kids is something I have been dreaming about. I am going to get a nursery ordered, just in case.” She smiled and rubbed her hands together. “Sorry, Akervel, Meeda and I are a set. You end up with a bitchy, sterile omega as a sister-in-law.”
Akervel smiled and sipped his coffee. “I am not complaining.”
Mia’s phone rang, and she got up to answer it, walking to the edge of the deck before returning with a grin. “She’s here.”
Meeda frowned. “Who’s here?”
“Harper. She was on Emerald and came over on the morning ferry. So you have your siren.”
“She isn’t a siren; she’s a vocalist with astonishing power. And a bunch of other stuff,” Meeda murmured.
Mia smiled. “Maybe she could sing at your wedding.”
Meeda froze. “Oh, right. I forgot you wanted me to have one of those.”
“They are just finishing an event centre on one of the islands. I think it would be nice for you two to have a small ceremony there.”
Akervel grinned. “It sounds like it would be lovely.”
Meeda looked at him. “Uh-huh.”
She looked from Mia to Akervel and said, “I am going to go find Harper. I hope I remember what she looks like.”
Akervel asked, “Would you like company?”
“No. She’s shy. I will bring her to Serin, and we can get things set up. From what I remember, she doesn’t like to waste time.”
Mia nodded. “I will let Serin know you are coming. She’s a bit slower now that she is nearly at term.”
Meeda smiled. “Thanks.”