E aster was a time for families and she felt like she was part of Cameron’s. In a few weeks, the Smith household had become her home. She’d thought she wanted a simple life, but what she wanted was him. A partner who could add the right amount of fun and complicated to her world.

“Did he come?” April’s eyes were huge as she tiptoed towards Meagan and Cameron at the end of the hall.

He laughed. The sound made butterflies dance in Meagan’s stomach even after a night of lovemaking. They’d slept together and cuddled until his alarm went off at the crack of dawn. The Easter Bunny had to make an appearance. Planning the hunt and making maps for April was worth every minute of lost sleep.

“Do you see anything?” Meagan asked, eyeing the empty hallway.

April followed her gaze. She looked down one side and then the other. Attached to the wall next to her, she found a map. She ripped it off the wall and stared at it. “There’s a big egg on this side. I get to color it, but what is this?” She showed them the flip side with a map. In the center was a big pink arrow, showing the way.

“It’s a map to your first clue and maybe the first treat,” Cameron said, kneeling down to help her with the map. “You can color the picture later but follow the arrow and dotted lines. It will lead you towards the treasures. Which way should we go?”

She eyed the picture but hadn’t mastered her directions yet. When she looked up, Meagan pointed towards the kitchen. April took off running, and they followed behind. Mrs. Smith joined them in time to hear April squeal at her first discovery.

“Chocolate!” April held up a small basket of chocolate eggs on the table with another picture. “I love Easter.”

They finished the hunt and April found all the chocolates, candies and picture books the all too generous Bunny had left for her. She was munching away on her second egg when Cameron took Meagan’s hand.

“I think the Bunny might have left you something to find.” He handed her a map.

This one wasn’t as easy as left or right, but she followed the path which led to the back door. “What kind of chocolates would the Easter Bunny have hidden with the shoes?”

“Did you follow the map?” Cameron stood close, watching her struggle.

Meagan put down a boot and looked at the map again. It ended at the door. She turned and faced the door, scanning from the bottom up. In the key hole was a key with a small pink bow attached. She pulled the key from the door and brought it to her chest. “You gave me a key?”

“I had new ones cut, and I wanted you to know you’re always welcome. This is your home if you want it to be?”

“Are you asking me to stay on as April’s nanny or as something else?”

He closed the gap between them. “I spoke with Mr. Northcote and if you’re interested in staying, we’d love to have you.”

She opened her mouth, but he covered her lips with his finger. Her body vibrated with happiness and she bounced on her feet.

“But. I can’t pay you. We’re a couple and it wouldn’t feel right to have you living here and working for me. So, I’d like to offer you a weird deal. Live with us, for free. I’ll pay room and board and pay for your tuition on whatever courses you decide to take. I’ll also reimburse you for the correspondence ones you’re taking now.”

“You don’t need to do that. I have a college fund,” she said against his finger and then sucked it into her mouth.

He growled and pulled her closer. “That’s your money and you can spend it however you choose. I have lots of money, and I’m not trying to be cheap here, but having you on the payroll when we share a bed is wrong. I really want you to stay, so tell me what to do to make that happen.”

“Yes or no answers. I’ll keep this simple,” she joked, but inside her heart beat triple time. “Do you love me?”

“Yes,” he said without hesitation.

“Do you want me to stay and take care of April?”

“Yes.”

“Then I say yes. Heck, ya!” She gripped his arms, pulled him closer and kissed him. She loved working for Mr. Northcote and Connie, but they didn’t need her. Cameron and April did, and that’s where she wanted to be.

They walked back into the kitchen all smiles and Cameron’s mom noticed. “You staying?” She asked, rolling her suitcase towards the door.

“I am. It was great meeting you Mrs. Smith. I wish you could stay longer.” They had started off on the wrong foot but found their way. Cameron was right about his mom being amazing. Her love for her son and granddaughter were evident. She was a straight shooter and Meagan respected her.

“I’m glad you’re staying, and I’ll sleep better knowing my family is well looked after. Mrs. Smith is for strangers. Call me Mom or Nana from here on out,” she said and pulled Meagan into a big bear hug. April and Cameron joined in, creating one big family hug. There was enough love in the room to blow the roof off the house.

“Mom, are you sure I can’t drive you to the airport?” Cameron offered for the tenth time that morning.

“Nah. Spend time here.” She gave him a kiss on the cheek and smoothed her lipstick away. “I like the swanky limo service better than your driving and your dad will be picking me up when I get home. Happy Easter. I love you.”

April cried as she closed the door, and Cameron cradled her in his arms. “I don’t want her to go,” she sobbed, wiping her snot on his shoulder.

“Nana will be back soon, and Papa will be with her. So, that will mean even more hugs.” He squeezed her tight while tickling her.

“But, Easter’s not over. We have nothing fun here.” April wriggled out of her dad’s arms and pouted at the table. Her little arms crossed over her chest in the most adorable way.

“I have an idea. Let’s go somewhere you’ve never been,” Meagan said. She paused to gain more courage because she wasn’t sure what Cameron would think about her suggestion. “My parents are hosting a humongous Easter celebration dinner. There’s lots of food. Tons of decorations. Plenty of treats and extra goodies. My mom also knows all the best Easter Bunny hiding places. What do you think?”

In light of the key giving and their new permanent living arrangements, she wanted them to spend time with her family. The Rylen’s were a lively bunch. Fun and loving when they weren’t being overprotective jerks.

April stopped pouting and looked at her dad. “Can we, Daddy?”

Cameron shrugged his shoulders and smiled. “If it will make you happy, I am always game. Meagan, do you think they’ll have us?”

“At this point, I could bring the entire city and they’d be overjoyed as long as I’m there.” Meagan grabbed her phone off the counter and scrolled through her text messages. She’d reread the apology from her mom at least a dozen times already. “My mom said she was sorry for the way they behaved and begged me to come. I’d really like for us all to be together this holiday.”

“Then, we’ll all be together,” he said, sitting down at the table with April. “What time should we go?”

“Anytime. It’s an all-day event.” Meagan felt the excitement bubbling inside her. Her boyfriend and his daughter were about to spend the holidays with her parents and her sister. She felt like she’d crossed the threshold into adulthood.

Her family was often domineering, but they had hearts of gold. Her parents loved kids and their home always had an open-door policy wherever they’d lived. Kids from all over the base would visit. It was total craziness, but she couldn’t wait for Cameron and April to get to see another side of her.

When they arrived at her parent’s house, Cameron let the girls go in first. Cars filled the driveway and half the city block. The nineteen-fifties bungalow was similar to Cameron’s only much older. Meagan didn’t knock and walked right in. The house smelled amazing with a mix of turkey, all the trimmings and sugar pie. As expected, the walls were covered in their childhood Easter creations. Every picture had been painted with love and an unskilled hand. It was far from magazine beautiful, but it was homey.

“Hello, I’m here,” she announced, helping April take off her coat.

Her mother flounced out of the kitchen, wearing an apron covered in chocolate. “I am so thrilled. Hi, baby.” She gave Meagan a friendly rub on the arm and crouched down in front of April. Her brown eyes lit up like the Christmas lights still strung outside their house. “And you must be April.”

April wrapped her arms around her neck and hugged her. “I am and I like your house.”

“Thank you for having us over,” Cameron said, hanging up all their jackets in the closet.

“We are happy to have you all here. Meagan, your father, sister and most of the city are downstairs. Make yourself at home. April, I am certain that the Easter Bunny knew you were coming here and left a trail of treats for you. Would you like to find them?” Her mother took the little girl’s hand and led her towards the kitchen.

“Are you ready for this?” Meagan hip checked the hockey player until he smiled. “Relax.”

He tossed his arm over her shoulder. “Let’s do this.”

They walked down the stairs and the volume increased with every step. There were over six families crowded into her parent’s basement. She recognized all of them and smiled at her father who was knee deep in conversation. She spotted her sister by the bar and dragged Cameron over with her before the men could pounce on him and start the hockey inquisition.

“Hailey, I’d like you to meet my boyfriend.” Meagan loved being able to say that out loud.

Her sister turned and her eyes widened. She rubbed her chin and smiled. “It’s nice to meet you.” She held out her hand and Cameron shook it.

His face showed an equal spark of recognition, but he repeated Hailey’s words. Meagan sensed something was fishy, but never got the chance to ask. All too soon, they were bombarded with questions from every angle. People asked Cameron about the playoffs and his points this season. While she got questioned about school and her job.

The evening was a blast, but there was an awkwardness between Cameron and Hailey. Meagan couldn’t shake the feeling they knew each other or something because of the way they avoided each other all night. She never got the opportunity to ask Hailey because she left shortly after dessert and they followed not long after.

Once they tucked April into bed, Meagan rounded on Cameron. “What’s up with you and my sister?”

“Nothing. Why, what did she say?” He walked into his bedroom and pulled off his shirt.

“Don’t distract me with your sexy body. I want to know. Please don’t tell me you’ve slept with her?” She bit her nails and closed her eyes. She’d die if he said yes.

Two large hands caressed her arms. “I have never and will never sleep with your sister. The truth is we met before tonight, but it’s her story to tell. Not mine. Booze may have been involved. I’m not saying anything more on the subject. So, you may as well get naked and let me lick some of that chocolate sauce off your tits.”

“Cameron, really?”

He dropped his pants and his hard cock bobbed against his stomach. “Yes, I really want to smear your entire body with that stuff and lick it off you. Why do you think I asked for an extra container to bring home?”

Meagan chuckled and didn’t stop him from unzipping the back of her dress, or from kissing her shoulder after he pulled the straps down. “You’re seriously not telling me,” she whined as he lowered the dress over her breasts and his hands cupped her globes. She felt the scruff from his chin against her shoulder blades as he shook his head. “Fine, I’ll ask Hailey tomorrow.”

Tonight, she planned to make love to her man. Over and over again. Her dress hit the floor and his tongue drew a line down her back. He removed her panties and stockings while kissing and licking every exposed inch. He paid extra attention between her legs. The back and the front. By the time she collapsed on the bed, she’d already had two orgasms.

“I love you,” he said as he crawled on the bed and in between her open legs.

She lifted her hips as he sank deep inside her. “I love you more.” Meagan’s hands roamed his backside. Their bodies pressed together, and their lips joined. Every part of them was connected. “I’m on the pill, you know. You could finish inside. If you wanted to.”

“You feel so good.” Cameron rocked into her until she couldn’t feel anything but him. “I’m coming soon.”

“Oh… Ohhh,” she moaned as his thrusts reached a place of pure delight. A moment later, he exploded inside her, filling her with his release. Another wave of euphoria cascaded over her. She’d never come harder. She clung to him and kissed him again.

“We’re together from here on out. This is your home, and this is your bed. Are you good with that?” His eyes stared into hers as the meaning of his words registered.

He intended to keep her there all night, every night, and she was good with that. She had a permanent place in his bed and in his heart. She nodded and smiled. He wrapped her long hair around his fist and pulled her face closer, sealing their fate with a kiss.

 

 

 

Can’t get enough of Cameron and Meagan’s story? An extended epilogue is available on my website in the Bonus section: