Mia had just been laid down for a nap when a knock sounded at the door. I hurried to answer it before they knocked again and woke her. Whoever it was would experience the wrath of Sofie if they dared to wake my daughter up from her nap. She had already been cranky as hell. No one wanted to deal with a cranky Mia and a cranky Sofie.

My jaw dropped when I opened the door and saw David standing there.

“Surprise!”

“David, what are you doing here? I thought you were spending the week with your family?”

“I was, but apparently my mom got tired of me and decided to ship me up here to you to get me out of her hair.”

The shock wore off, and on impulse, I jumped into his arms, wrapped my legs around his waist, and began kissing him for all I was worth. I didn’t even care that the neighbors might see us. I’d missed David so much. Without missing a beat, he returned my kiss full-force and slowly walked us into the house, closing the door behind us.

“Bedroom, now,” he rasped out.

I unclasped my legs so he could set me down. I grabbed his hand and dragged him to the last room down the hall. It was times like this I was glad Mia no longer shared a room with me. Once the door was closed and locked, clothes went flying as we both undressed in record speed. David pushed me down onto the bed and immediately followed, kissing me as though his life depended on it.

I didn’t even have time to catch my breath when my legs were spread and he thrust himself to the hilt. He began fucking me like he would never get another chance. Of their own volition, my hands grabbed his ass, and I met him thrust for thrust. Groans escaped both of us as David pumped in and out of my pussy. I’d been wet for him the moment our lips touched after I’d jumped into his arms.

He fingered my clit, and after a few more pounding thrusts of his cock, his seed erupted inside my throbbing core, sending my climax racing through me. I shoved my fist in my mouth to stifle my scream. David continued with gentle thrusts as tiny tremors continued to shudder through me. Eventually, the shuddering stopped, and I sighed in pleasure.

“Holy shit, that was hot,” I breathed out.

David continued to lay on top of me, his weight supported on his elbows.

“You can say that again.” Then he collapsed onto his side and pulled me close, our breathing heavy with exertion.

“Holy shit, that—”

“Very funny,” he interrupted me.

“I try.” I smiled up at him. He leaned down to place a light kiss on my lips. “I’m so glad you’re here.”

“Me too. I’ve missed you.”

“I missed you too. I’m sorry that you cut your visit with your family short though. I hope your mom doesn't think I wanted you to leave them.”

“Are you kidding? My mom was the one who bought my ticket. She practically threw me out of the house this morning with strict orders to bring you and Mia down for Christmas. She wants to spoil her granddaughter. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if you got a phone call from her soon. She wants to meet you. She said that if I love you, then they would love you too. I have great taste, you know.”

I lightly slapped his shoulder at his teasing.

“I’m also here because I love you, Sofie Chambers. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I didn’t buy a ring yet, because this wasn’t something I had planned. But it feels right. Will you marry me?”

Tears spilled down my cheeks as I nodded my assent. “Yes, yes, I’ll marry you. I love you so much, David Marshall. I want to spend the rest of my life with you as well. You’ve made me happier than I’ve ever been.”

This time our kiss was a benediction. A homecoming of sorts. When David began moving inside me again, it was with slow, deep thrusts. We took our time with our lovemaking. There was no rush as we savored each other. We worshipped each other’s bodies and expressed our love through touch and taste. I enjoyed this quiet time with him, basking in this moment.

With David here, we could begin our journey as a real family together. He, Mia, and I. Along with any other children we had together. I knew David was going to be an amazing father. Both of us reached our peak together, and I drifted off to sleep, safe and secure in the love of my life’s arms.