19. Aspen Webb
Finally.
Aspen couldn’t contain her excitement as she wiggled in the passenger seat.
She and Mahari were on the way to the hospital to finally bring Brooklyn and Mayvin home.
After seven long agonizing weeks, they were being released.
Aspen had been crying off and on the entire morning, thanking God for what her life had become.
Between her babies coming home and her strong, healthy relationship with Mahari, she couldn’t believe what her life had become. She almost felt as if she was living in a fairy tale, and Mahari was her Prince Charming who saved her from the dungeon.
Ever since Aspen’s surprise baby shower, things only seemed to get better. There were no more nightmares, no more secrets. Well, except for one. Aspen had been holding onto it for a good week, and as they pulled into the hospital, she decided it was time to reveal it.
Mahari killed the engine and rubbed his hands together. “You ready to go get our girls?”
“Beyond it, but first, there’s something I need to tell you.”
Silence lingered between them as Aspen went into her bag and pulled out an envelope.
Last week, she received the DNA results for the twins.
She’d been anxious to open it, but she wanted to wait until the big day before they did.
Many times, Mahari had made it clear that he didn’t care what the results were, but it didn’t stop Aspen from feeling all the nerves.
Handing the envelope to Mahari, Aspen took slow, deep breaths. She watched as he turned it over in his hands before gliding his finger underneath the seal to open it. When he pulled the paper out, he glanced over at Aspen.
“No matter what, right?”
Aspen smiled and agreed. “No matter what.”
They simultaneously expelled a sigh. Aspen closely watched Mahari’s facial expression as he opened the results and read over them. His expression was stoic, making it hard for Aspen to read, so she studied his body language.
The rapid rise and fall of his muscular chest.
The way his stormy eyes quickly moved over the paper.
The way his hands squeezed the paper tightly.
Aspen began to fear the worst, especially when she saw tears cascading down his cheeks.
Her stomach churned. If she had eaten anything that morning, everything would’ve come up.
She had to close her eyes to gather herself.
Silently, she prayed the outcome of the results were what she felt in her heart.
From the beginning, she felt the girls were Mahari’s.
It was something about the way they responded whenever he was around.
They never had the enthusiasm with Lance, but it could’ve been because he was basically a stranger to them.
Either way, Aspen whispered a prayer to God.
Finding the courage to open her eyes and peer at Mahari, Aspen placed her hand on his arm and questioned, “What does it say?”
Seconds that felt like an eternity passed before Mahari gazed at her with an immense amount of love sparkling in his irises.
When his kissable lips formed into a smile, so did Aspen’s.
Hearty laughter escaped Aspen’s lips when Mahari got out the car and ran around to her side.
In one swift motion, he opened the door and yanked her out.
Aspen’s heart swelled when Mahari passionately kissed her, face wet from the tears staining it.
“I knew it. I fuckin’ knew it,” he muttered in between pecks. “They’re mine.”
It was Aspen’s turn to cry. The couple stood there, wrapped in one another as they relished in the best news they ever received.
While it meant the world to Aspen, she knew it meant more to Mahari.
God had given him back double, and even though Brooklyn and Mayvin wouldn’t replace his daughter with Heaven, she felt his gratitude.
Aspen squeezed Mahari tighter and confirmed, “I did too. I’ve known all this time, but I was also afraid I could’ve been wrong. You don’t know how grateful I am for this, Mahari. We’re so blessed to have you.”
“Not as blessed as I am to have y’all.” Mahari pulled away from Aspen but still had his arms wrapped around her waist. “Isn’t it crazy that all this time, the life we’ve discussed with one another has been waiting here for us the entire time?”
“It is. Life has a funny way of coming together. The road to get here was bumpy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
“Me either. I love you.”
“I love you too. Let’s go get our girls.”
Later that night . . .
What Aspen planned was risky, but she couldn’t help herself. Since she’d been cleared by the doctor, her body yearned to feel Mahari. With Brooklyn and Mayvin being home, Aspen almost decided against going through with her plan, but Lavender agreed to come keep an eye on the girls.
Standing in front of the full-length mirror, Aspen admired the way her all-black lingerie clung to her body.
She was still a little self-conscious due to her weight, but she couldn’t act like she didn’t feel sexy.
It was a two-piece set. The lacy bra had her breasts sitting up just right.
They’d doubled in size since she was exclusively pumping, and Aspen wished they would stay that way once she was done.
The thong she wore was almost uncomfortable from the way her ass ate it, but it was too seductive to take off.
When Aspen opened her legs, Mahari would be in for a nice surprise.
Aspen fluffed her curls and blew through the circle her lips formed before going to lie on the petal covered bed.
She’d set the scene for them. The lights were off, and the only light they had was from the candles sprinkled throughout her room.
Beautiful red and white rose petals covered the bed.
On her nightstand, Aspen had a little gift basket and card for Mahari.
It wasn’t much, but she wanted to show him how much she appreciated him.
The sound of his voice coming down the hall caused Aspen’s heart to skip a beat. A wave of insecurity set in, and just as Mahari walked through the door and stopped, Aspen was trying to cover herself with a blanket.
Closing the door behind him, Mahari instructed, “Nah, don’t hide from me now, Bunny. Get up so I can see you.”
Without waiting for Aspen to move, Mahari made his way over to her.
Aspen giggled when he snatched the blanket off her and made himself comfortable between her legs.
The hunger behind Mahari’s eyes translated to the way he kissed Aspen.
She moaned into his mouth, trying to catch her breath which he kept taking away.
Aspen’s head flung back as Mahari’s lips traveled down from her lips to her neck to her breasts.
With one in one hand, he latched his mouth onto the other, swirling his tongue around her pebbled nipple.
The wetness of his tongue caused Aspen’s nipples to become so hard, she felt they would fall off with one flick.
Her entire body was on fire, and Mahari felt it.
“The way that pussy is warming my stomach let’s my know my meal is ready.”
The low growl in Mahari’s tone almost made Aspen release immediately.
She had to close her eyes and coach herself not to cum too soon, but when Mahari’s lips trailed down her stomach to her center, Aspen almost came apart.
The way her breathing quickened when Mahari slowly rubbed his thumb over her swollen bud made him smirk.
“You like that, Bunny?”
She nodded.
“Use your words for me.”
“I love it. So damn much.”
Mahari kissed the top of her slit and smiled. “That pussy is so pretty. Whose is it?”
“It’s yours, Mahari. All yours.”
“Make her cum for me. I promise to lick you clean.”
That was all Aspen had to hear. Her body jerked as Mahari latched onto her mound. She immediately filled his mouth with her honey, and her eyes grew heavy until Mahari’s stiff tongue flicked over her pearl.
“Ain’t no going to sleep,” Mahari stated. “How long is Lavender staying?”
“Until you’re done with me.”
“Well, she better get comfortable on the couch. It’s about to be a long night.”