Page 136 of Sugar & Shadows

“Hello, Laurie,” I said. “This is Gabe.”

“Everything okay?” she asked, trepidation in her voice.

“Yes,” I assured her. “Everything is great. I invited Sabrina over for dinner, and I’d love it if she could stay the night, but she just informed me she requires your permission for sleepovers.”

Her laughter was high and tinkling. “She has my permission.”

“Thank you,” I said politely. “I bought a new toothbrush for her to keep here and that ginger tea she likes when she gets nauseous.”

“I don’t know what’s going on with you two, and I think I’d like to keep it that way.”

“That’s wise,” I agreed. “Have a lovely evening.”

As I disconnected the call, Sabrina gaped at me.

I tossed the device onto the bed and pulled her flush against my chest. “Your mom said it’s okay.”

I brought my lips to hers, kissing her gently.

“You are ridiculous,” she protested against my mouth.

“Yeah, ridiculously attracted to you.” I chuckled. “Wanna get naked and get under the fluffy comforter with me?”

She nipped at my bottom lip and tugged hard enough that it stung.

Desire shot through me, and my dick jumped. Fuck, I was into her.

“Fine.” She sighed dramatically. “Take me to bed, Gabriel.”

I froze, soaking in the moment. We’d always been rushed. Hurried and frenzied. Pawing at one another desperately.

But tonight, I had time.

“Are you okay?” she asked, tugging her shirt over her head.

I bit my lip and nodded, cupping her cheek. “I want to go slow.”

She gave me an annoyed look. So I kissed her again, wiping away the expression and running my fingers down this side of her body. I gripped the hem of her shirt and slowly dragged it up, pressing my mouth to her collarbones and the swell of her breasts. As I undid the clasp of her bra, slow and deliberate, she shuddered.

I pulled the cups down over her already hard nipples, taking my time to examine every inch of smooth skin on display.

“They’re bigger,” she said as I took one into my mouth.

“Fucking gorgeous. Always,” I said. Her softness was such a turn-on, and I loved the way she squeaked when I nipped at her nipples.

I kissed down her stomach, noting with pride her slightly rounded belly. It was a small bump, but it was there. My cock grew even harder, clearly some kind of caveman response. It was strangely hot knowing that she was pregnant with my child. It made me want to worship her body even more.

“Gabe,” she said, her voice breathy.

“I’m working.” I teased the skin at her waistband. As eager as I was to get her pants off, I wanted to savor every second of this. Sabrina Monroe was here. In my bed. She was mine.

And I was going to enjoy every minute.

I eased her pants down, nipping at the sensitive skin on her inner thighs and noting the wet spot on her panties.

“Is this for me?” I asked, dragging my nose along the fabric.

She nodded, her eyes hooded with lust. “All for you,” she said.