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This has become the norm for us. Combining our families was an easy transition, but now, with a baby in the mix, our parents are always getting together.

He starts to gaggle, bouncing eagerly as she straps him in his carrier. Emi leans in to kiss him again, covering his face with pecks and squealing when he drools on her cheeks.

“Come on, baby. Let them take him home.” I wrap my arms around her waist and tug her into me.

Dad picks up the carrier, and Emi grips my hands as we watch them leave.

“What were you saying earlier about taking advantage?” I nibble on her earlobe, tightening my hold.

She twirls into me, draping her arms around my neck. “I think you said something about getting me out of this dress.”

“I did.” I drop my hands to cup her ass. “No one will miss us if we sneak upstairs for a little while.”

“I’ll make you a deal.”

“Emi, this is our first night alone since Gavin was born. We have a hotel room four flights up with little chance for interruptions. I’m not in the mood to negotiate.” I press my hips into her stomach, my cock pulsing. “I am in the mood to peel you out of this dress and fuck my wife. We’ll have a party of our own.”

She bites down on her lip and looks over my shoulder. “My parents are still here,” she whispers.

“So?”

“So, we can’t disappear. Everyone will know.”

“We’re married, Emi, and thanks to you and your friends, half the people in this room have details of our sex life.”

“An hour, we stay for an hour. It’s our best friends. Give me one hour, and then I promise we can sneak away, no matter who is here.”

“Agreed.” I squeeze her ass again and run my lips across hers. “Then I can see exactly what you have on under this.”

She grins against my mouth, kissing me quickly and stepping back. “It’s nights like tonight I really miss my piercings.”

“Piercings or not, you’re still the sexiest woman I’ve ever laid eyes on.” My voice goes husky, thinking about the night we removed them. As much as I loved them, she was convinced it was better for trying to breastfeed. “And if you let me take you upstairs right now, I’ll prove it over and over again.”

Her eyes shine with a wicked gleam as she leads me to the dance floor.

“I love you.” I fold my body around hers and start to sway to the music.

“I bet you’ll love me even more after I tell you my news.”

“Impossible, but you can give it a try.”

“Maren and I had a little privacy today in the bridal suite. We decided that after she returns from her honeymoon, we’re cutting back on TA business for a while.”

I stop moving and stare down at her in disbelief. “Really?”

“Yes, two cases a month, tops, depending on the time involved.”

“Not that I’m complaining, but why?”

“Because we’ve had a very topsy-turvy couple of years. With me getting my PI license and being pregnant, I don’t feel like we had a chance to be newlyweds. I don’t want that for her.”

There’s a stabbing pain in my heart at her confession. “Are you upset about that?”

“No, I want to slow

down a little, enjoy every minute with Gavin and you. Focus my attention on our little family.”

“I want that, too, but being a Trixster is a part of you.”