A Stranger's Affection

by Charlene Namdhari

  “Two?” Nishani asked, her brow furrowed.

  “Yes, dear, you’re having twins.”

  “Twins?” Colton palmed his brow in shock before he burst into laughter. Nishani smiled. “I haven’t even gotten used to the mother bossing me around, now I have two more...” he trailed off at her shocked reaction.

  “Boss you around?” She glared at him.

  He chuckled. “Didn’t you tell me you’re in charge?”

  Nishani colored remembering their session at the beach cottage. “We’ll take both, thank you,” she said to the doctor who laughed at Colton’s expression of remorse.

  “Considering you’re both one half of a twin pair, it shouldn’t be a surprise. Would you like to know the sex?”

  “Yes,” he answered before Nishani. “I have to be prepared if I’m up against two more like her.”

  Although she smiled, Nishani punched him in the arm. “Let me tell you a little secret,” she whispered. He moved closer. “Paybacks a bitch, and her name’s Nishani.”

  “Doc, the sex, please.” He sat back in his seat, his lips curved in a sly smile. Something told Nishani he’d probably enjoy the punishment.

  “A boy and a girl,” the doctor announced.

  “So we each get one,” Colton laughed. “Good.”

  Nishani’s heart soared as they spent the next fifteen minutes with the doctor, and she explained the images as well as what to expect during the next few weeks.

  An hour later, when they entered the house, it was to a chorus of hellos from the living room. Her family relaxed on the couches drinking wine with Rex.

  “Mom? Pops? Ashni? What are you guys doing here?” Surprised, Nishani stared from one face to the next.

  “I went to fetch them.” Colton came up behind her and slipped his hands around her waist.

  “Went to fetch them? When?” She tilted her head to look at him. “I thought you went on a business trip.”

  He shook his head and smiled. “The joys of owning a private jet.”

  “Colton invited us a week ago just after you secured the appointment for the scan. He wanted everyone to share this day with you,” Ashni said as she and Avinash came forward to hug her.

  Nishani stepped out of Colton’s embrace. Still in shock, she hugged her sister, brother-in-law, and then her parents. “You kept it a secret?” she asked Colton when her family sat down again.

  Her father chuckled. “Would you have preferred he told you, Shani?”

  She laughed. “No, Pops. I guess I’m just surprised, that’s all.” She turned to Colton. “But thank you. Means a lot to have them here.” She kissed him on the cheek.

  “I’ll take payment later,” he whispered in her ear before Rex tugged her arm.

  “C’mon, Nish, show us the images,” Rex looped his hand in hers and walked her to the couch.

  Nishani slid the images out of the envelope, and everyone eagerly passed them around. Her gaze sought Colton. He stood at the fireplace, chatting to Avinash. Then Colton turned. He smiled and blew her a kiss. Warmth spread throughout her body. If this was what love felt like—she loved it.

  She couldn’t stop smiling. Colton made her a content woman. That small gesture of flying to New York to fetch her family kept her in high spirits the entire evening. He might be an arrogant, hardcore man, but he sure as hell knew how to love a woman. Not only had he given her his heart but every other part of him.

  COLTON CLOSED THE TAPS to the jacuzzi and walked into the connecting bathroom. He stood at the door for a second and let his gaze roam Nishi’s body. Under the fine spray of the shower, her pregnant form goosebumped his skin. Tossing his shirt in the laundry basket, he yanked off his pants and briefs, then stepped in behind her and snaked his arms around her waist.

  “Hi,” he whispered against her hair. “Missed me?”

  “Hi. Yes, I have.”

  Reaching up, he cupped her breast and flicked his thumb over her nipple. She groaned. Tilting her head sideways against his chest, she offered him her mouth. Colton leaned down and kissed her. Slow and deep, soft, and wet. The burn, similar to a fire needing oxygen, released a primal groan he wasn’t ready for, and the temptation to take her right there in the shower grew steadily. Only, he’d have to be extra cautious.

  She took his hand and guided it down between her legs to cup her mound. With an agonized groan, Colton searched among her folds and found her clit. Slowly, he caressed the bundle of nerves. Her hips jerked against him, sending his cock into turmoil.

  “Fuck, you’re so wet.” He was drunk on desire.

  Her hands slithered up and cupped his neck. When he slid a finger inside her heated pussy, she succumbed to a quick release gripping his neck tight as she came. She leaned heavily against him, her ragged breathing slowed. The light spray shrouded their bodies, creating an air of sexual mystery, tempting and outright desirable. Colton accepted he’d never seen anything so sexy. With a soft grunt, he scooped her up in arms and stepped out of the shower.

  “What are you doing?”

  “You’ll see.” He looked at her and smiled.

  When he stepped through the sliding doors, Nishi gasped. “Wow.” Her gaze scanned the dimly lit room complete with scented candles placed strategically, roses in the jacuzzi, and soft music. “I didn’t figure you for the romantic type,” she whispered as he stepped into the tub and gently lowered himself with her in his lap.

  He sat back and moved her legs to lie over his with her back against his chest. “Well, you ain’t see nothing yet. I believe the saying goes.” He pushed aside her hair and nibbled on her neck.

  “In that case, I look forward to getting to know the not so arrogant Colton.” Nishani laughed.

  “Arrogant Colton commands you to open your legs so I can slip my hungry cock into that sweet pussy,” he said in her ear and cupped her breasts, tweaking the nipples between his thumbs and index fingers.

  “For now, I’ll change the name to crass Colton,” she gasped but complied.

  He bent his knees slightly to raise hers, bringing her hips further down, then gently angled her waist until his cock aligned with her entrance. Gripping her hips, he lowered his legs and guided himself into her heated pussy.

  “Oh, yes,” Nishi moaned her pleasure.

  “You like that, sweetheart?” he nibbled her earlobe.

  “Hmm,” came the lazy response.

  Colton started a slow rocking motion and gradually picked up speed. He slipped a hand between her parted legs and sought her clit. She groaned, hips jerking the second he applied the firm pressure she needed. With each thrust upward, her nails dug into his forearms until her head flew back against his shoulder. Her muscles clamped hard around his cock as she cried out, “Oh, God, Colton.”

  Watching her fly apart, he couldn’t hold on and came with an animalistic growl, “I love you, Nishi.”

  “When their breathing eased, and he pulled out, she slanted her head to lean on his arm. “I love you too, Mr. Black.”

  Startled, Colton inhaled sharply. “You believe in it now?” he asked softly.

  “You made me believe. Like you once said, with the right person, love has the power to heal.”

  “I said that?” He chuckled at her flummoxed look then kissed her to stop her response. When he lifted his head, he turned slightly, reached for two glasses of champagne on the shelf next to the bath, and handed one to Nishi.

  She eyed the glass. “Champagne? What are we celebrating?”

  “Non-alcoholic. And the changing of your name.”

  “Huh?”

  He took a sip of his drink and captured Nishi’s lips until she broke the kiss with a look of surprise. She inserted two fingers into her mouth. When she pulled them out, she studied the ring Colton had slipped to her with his tongue. Her gaze lifted and searched his face.

  “You’re about to become Mrs. Black,” he whispered, set his glass on the rim of the bath, and snaked his arms around her waist. “Nishani Scott Callahan, I want you as my w
ife, my partner, my better half for the rest of my life. Would you do me that honor?”

  Her blue eyes glossed over with tears. She nodded and slipped the ring on her finger. “Thank you.” She kissed him. “For giving me what I always wanted,” she breathed against his lips.

  “What’s that?”

  And as the tears rolled down her cheeks, she smiled. “Life.”

  They came together in another deep kiss. Colton acknowledged that life had the uncanny way of bringing the unlikeliest of strangers together and giving them a chance at love and affection.

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