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I try to hide my smile by puckering my lips and shaking my head back and forth. We both start laughing at my attempt to deny that I can’t resist him. It’s the complete truth.

He starts to push the jersey over my breasts and then up and over my head. I’m wearing a sports bra since none of my bras are fitting me anymore. And I can’t say that it’s a bad look for me. Archie must agree because he buries his face in my boobs every chance he gets. Like right now.

“You are so perfect. I feel like you were made for me and only me. Did I ever tell you that the first time I saw you at that party, it felt like everything faded around me, and all I could see was you?” His face is in front of mine now, and he’s looking into my eyes.

“Archie …” I breathe.

“I’m not lyin’. I looked up, and there you were. And the best part was that you were looking at me too. I think we both felt something that night, am I right?” He tilts his head slightly.

I nod. “Yeah, you’re right. There was definitely something happening.”

“So, I kinda feel like the baby happened because we really are supposed to be together or tied together in some way. I’m so excited to be a daddy, but I’m even more excited that I get to do this with you.

Wins like today, and hopefully more and even bigger wins in the future …

won’t mean as much if you aren’t with me. ”

My eyes must be leaking because Archie swipes away a tear from my face with his thumb.

“Emma Tucker, I am madly in love with you. And I’m not just saying it because you’re having my baby. I mean, I’m all in. I will forever be there when you need me, and I want to have you by my side through all of this.” He holds his arms out wide.

“Me too, Arch. I love you too. I know this is all happening in a timeline we didn’t plan, but I sure do love coming home at the end of the day, knowing I’m going to see you.

And I find I sleep a whole lot better when you’re with me too, so I’d better keep you so I can sleep because doctors need sleep. ” I smile, lean forward, and kiss him.

“Goddamn, how did I get so lucky? Thank you for coming, baby. It means more to me than you know.”

“I want to be there for you, like you’ve been for me.”

“I am really glad you got to spend time with my family too. They probably wouldn’t have let us leave when we did if they didn’t have an early flight tomorrow.

And Aiden has to get on a red-eye back up north.

He had to get permission to leave for the weekend to come down, but his team only gave him, like, twenty-four hours so he could be here for the game.

But he made it and got to see it all, so he didn’t mind the late-night flight. ”

“I would like to be able to spend some more time with them before the baby is born too. Might be a little tough with my golf schedule.” I sigh.

“I say this with all the love, okay?”

I nod.

“Darlin’, this baby ain’t gonna get smaller. You won’t be able to hide this bump, I would say, even in another month. You’ve gotten away with wearing baggy clothes, but you’ll have to wear your uniform.”

“I know. I know I can’t avoid telling my coach much longer. I guess it’s just hard for me to imagine not playing golf if I lose my scholarship. Like even though I never planned to play past college, other than for fun, it’s just always been a part of my life, you know?”

He nods, then leans forward and kisses me. “I do know. But whatever happens and whatever you find out about your scholarship, it will work out. And maybe—and hear me out—maybe it’s time to stop golfing for now. Once I get drafted, I want you with me.”

“I know. I’ve thought about it a lot too. I think I just want to be able to let it go on my terms. Does that make sense?”

“It does. Let’s see how things go in the next few weeks. That will give you some time to make some decisions, and I’ll have a better idea on the direction I’ll be going as far as where I’ll end up after the combine. I mean, I won’t know until draft day, but I’ll start to get some feelers.”

“Come here. Right now, I want to feel my guy.”

I put my arms over his shoulders and pull him into me. He buries his face into my neck, and we just sit there for a second. Archie truly does give me peace. And in just this short time we’ve been together, I can’t imagine my life without him, and now, I don’t want to.

“You feeling good, or are you tired?”

I feel him start to kiss my neck.

My hands drift from his shoulders into his hair. “A little tired, but not on the verge of falling asleep yet.”

“Okay, good. Because I need to taste you. I feel like it’s been days since I’ve been inside you and had a taste of what’s mine.”

He starts kissing his way down my chest and pulls my sports bra down. His tongue trails a path across my nipple and back until he sucks it into his mouth, making me moan.

He makes his way further down, stopping again to kiss my belly. When he reaches the waistband of my shorts, I lift my hips, and he takes the sides and pulls them off, along with my panties.

“Oh, baby. You’re so ready for me, aren’t you? Your pussy is already soaked, and I’ve barely touched you.” He runs a finger from my clit to my opening, sliding it inside just a tease .

Leaning in, he flattens his tongue and runs it up and down my pussy. “I need more,” he says as he lifts my legs and puts them over his shoulders.

I lie back on the bed and relax into his touch, his tongue.

He’s devouring me like he’s never done before.

I brace myself on my elbows so I can watch him.

I mean … this giant man is between my legs, having himself a feast. And I’m here for every second of it.

Watching him watching me is pushing me over too. It’s so fucking hot.

My hips rock against his face, and I try to reach down to hold his head in place, but grip the sheets of the bed instead, feeling my body tingle and a flush runs up my body.

Just as soon as I start to come, Archie pulls away. “Turn around, Em.”

He holds his hand out to me and helps me to sit. Then he lets go of my hand, and I turn on the bed, my back to him.

I look over my shoulder to see him undressing. “Do you want me on all fours?”

He shakes his head and climbs back on the bed behind me, his chest to my back. “I’m gonna fuck you just like this, but spread your legs wider.”

One of his hands is resting on my shoulder while the other runs up my inner thigh.

Then he cups my pussy and rubs me, and I feel his hand getting wetter as I start to move with him.

His dick is resting on my ass between my cheeks, and I can feel it sliding up and down, which just turns me on even more.

Just as I’m about to hit the edge of my orgasm again, he pulls his hand away, and I turn my head to look at him.

“Archie, I swear to fucking God, if you don’t make me come, I will do it myself.”

“Patience, baby.”

He trails kisses up my neck, licking, biting, and his hands move to cup my breasts. I relax into his touch and rest my head on his shoulder.

He takes my nipples between his fingers and pinches, which sends a rush of heat down to my pussy. I swear I could come just from him playing with my nipples and kissing on my neck.

When he moves to the other side of my head and starts licking and sucking, he pulls on my nipples, then releases and pinches again.

The sensation is bringing me closer to the edge, and my hips start rolling, seeking friction.

He pulls his hips back slightly and repositions his body so his cock is now sliding between my folds, the head hitting my clit in just the right way.

Then, just when I’m about to come again … he releases my neck and my breasts.

“Archie, please.”

“Emma, baby, I’m not gonna deny you for one more second. I need inside your tight pussy. I wanna bury myself so deep inside that you feel me in your throat.”

“Yes! Yes, I accept. I beg you. Put. Your. Dick. In. Me. NOW!”

It sounds kinda like he growls, but I’m so lost in my lusty haze that I’m not really sure. But then I feel him wrap his arm above my belly, and he lifts me slightly, bracing me against him, my back to his chest.

He pushes into me, and we both groan, but then he stops.

“Why are you stopping? Move, Archie.”

He rests his head on my shoulder, breathing heavy. “Darlin’, I’m about to blow my load just from getting inside. Give me a minute to calm down.”

I shake my head. “No.”

And then I reach up and behind me to wrap my arms around his neck. I start to circle my hips and—oh, the sweet, delicious friction. I could come just like this, even without him moving.

“Fuck! Yeah, I’m not gonna last.”

His one arm still keeps me held to him while his other hand takes hold of one of my breasts. The entire position feels so erotic to me, and my hips start to roll faster as he thrusts up into me deeply, hitting my G-spot.

His one hand moves from my breast and reaches down to circle my clit. That’s all it takes for me to erupt .

“Oh fuck, babe. I’m coming!” I’m all but bouncing on his cock now as I come.

“Come on, Em. Come for me.” He thrusts up a few more times and groans. “Fuck yes. You feel so fucking good.”

I unwrap my arms from his neck and rest my head on his shoulder. My hands hold on to his arm that’s still around me.

“So good, Arch. So good. I’ve missed you these past few days. My vibrator just doesn’t feel the same.”

He chuckles with a rumble in his chest. “I think the next time I’m gone, we’re gonna have to FaceTime so I can see that. I don’t like the idea of you coming without me.”

“You don’t jerk off when we aren’t together?” I lift my head and turn back to look at him, as much as I can.

“Of course I do. But it’s not all that often that I’m not with you.”

“True, true. Okay, I need to move now, and I’m thirsty. Do you want something to drink?”

He pulls out but puts his hand between my legs and pushes his finger inside me.

I look down and smirk. “You done?”

“Yep.” He turns my face and kisses me.

After cleaning up in the bathroom, I come back out to find Archie lying on the bed with his phone in his hand. He’s got a smile on his face.

“Whatcha looking at?”

I climb on the bed and curl up next to him. He lifts his arm so I can tuck myself closer and rest my head on his chest.

“Just looking at some of the guys’ stories on Instagram. Casey and Liam are fucking hammered. Looks like they went out to some bar, and there are girls hanging all over them. Maybe Casey will actually get laid tonight.”

“I thought you mentioned a girl at the Christmas party with him.”

“Oh, they claim they’re just friends, but he’s completely obsessed with her.” He shakes his head. “She’s got some boyfriend—or she did. Not really sure. Anyway, they spend a lot of time together, but they aren’t a couple.”

“Well then, I hope he does get laid tonight. He’s got a lot to celebrate. That touchdown he scored was awesome. I’m sure he could have his pick of girls too. He’s a good-looking guy.”

“Hey now. That’s my friend. I don’t want to have to kick his ass because you think he’s hot.”

“I didn’t say hot; I said good-looking. Besides, I have my hands full with you.” I slide my hand up his chest and move it back and forth.

“That you do, baby. I am a lot to take in. And by that, I mean?—”

I cover his mouth. “I know what you mean.” I giggle. “I heard about Liam transferring. How do you feel about it?”

“It’s kind of a weird feeling. I knew it was a possibility, and I’m not even gonna be there, but knowing he won’t be at Walker just makes me feel sad, I guess.

I understand why, and I do think it will be good for him from a future career perspective, but I don’t know.

I guess I’m always the one to leave, and any kind of change is usually by my choice.

But knowing we’ll be far apart and our schedules won’t sync—I don’t want our friendship to end. ”

“I get that. But like you said, you’ll be gone, starting your own adventure. In more ways than one.” I rub my belly. “And just because he won’t be playing at Walker doesn’t mean he won’t still be your best friend. You guys just have to make the effort to be there for each other when you can.”

A soft smile lights his face. “You’re right. I’ll just miss him, and I think that’s harder for me to admit than I thought it would be. And today, we played our last game together. It all came crashing into me, you know?”

I tilt my head and place a kiss on his jaw. “Makes sense. The last goodbye is never easy.”

We lie there in silence for a few minutes, and then he yawns and stretches his arm that I’m not lying on to the side .

Then he looks at me and smiles. “I can’t believe you’re here. You really have no idea how much this means to me. And I meant it when I said I love you. I really, really do.”

“I couldn’t have missed it. And I really, really love you too.”

We lean into each other and kiss.

And I do mean it. I couldn’t not have been here for this beautiful man who shows me every day that he’s there for me and the baby. He’s a special man, and I need to make sure I continue to show him how much he means to me.