by Dani Rene
“Elisabet, you’re worrying me. What the hell is wrong?” This time, Rome has both my hands, holding them to his chest. His dark eyes bore into me.
“You’re going to be a father,” I blurt out quickly, as my stomach tumbles wildly at the words. “I mean, I’m pregnant.”
At first, he doesn’t say a word. He stands there looking at me as if I had just uttered something in another language. His mouth opens, closes, his hands tightening around mine, and he steps closer to me.
Rome dips his head before he responds. “I fucking love you so much.” My throat is thick with emotion, and the tears that I’ve been trying to keep at bay fill my eyes.
His arms wrap around me and his body that’s now warmed up engulfs me. I lay my head on his chest as I listen to his racing heartbeat play a melody against my ear. A smile curls my lips, and I breathe deeply, inhaling his scent along with the ocean smell that calms me.
“I love you, Elisabet, and I can’t wait to meet our baby,” he tells me, then pulls away so he can crash his mouth to mine. His tongue dips into my mouth, and we duel it out for dominance, but as always, Rome wins because my whimpers are the only thing I can muster.
His hands trail down my body. Cupping my ass, he pulls me against him as he deepens the kiss. Our lips mold to each other as I enjoy his taste. I don’t know how long we stand there making out, but when he finally breaks the kiss, and I open my eyes, we’re in darkness.
“I love you, Rome.”
“And not for one night only,” he teases as he leads me to our cabin.
Epilogue
Rome
Two years later
The sound of pitter-patter wakes me from a deep sleep. It doesn’t take long for the squealing to start and the mattress to bounce with two bodies that leap onto it in excitement. Most of my life, I spent my birthday with Dom and women who meant nothing more than a fun night. But this will be the second birthday I’m spending with two beautiful girls and a woman who makes me feel like a goddamned king.
I keep my eyes closed, but there’s a smile on my face when I feel small hands at my chin. Another set of hands tug on my arm, and soon enough, I can no longer hide the fact that I’m awake.
“Daddy,” a small voice mumbles in my ear.
“Mm,” I grumble, trying to roll over, but they don’t allow me to. More squealing bounces around me as both girls climb over me, trying to get my attention.
“Come on, girls,” Elisabet says from somewhere in the room because I’m still keeping my eyes closed. “Let your dad get up,” she tells them, and with long, drawn-out awws, they’re off the bed and standing quietly beside it as they watch me. I can feel their eyes on me.
When I finally open my eyes, I take them in. Dressed in their white summer dresses with unicorn print, they look exactly alike, only one has a beauty spot on her nose.
Camilla and Thalia are the two most beautiful girls I know, besides their mother, of course. They inherited her big green eyes and my raven-black hair.
“What did you practice for Dad?” Elisabet asks, and both girls start singing "Happy Birthday" in their soft, melodic little voices, which warms my heart. They’re growing far too quickly for my liking, but when I told Elisabet I’m thinking of buying a gun, she shot me down, so to speak.
As soon as they’re finished, I open my arms. “Come on. You are both the best singers I’ve ever heard,” I tell them as they shuffle into my waiting hug. Elisabet smiles down at me, her eyes shimmering with tears.
“You look happy,” I tell her.
“I am.” Her nod is quick, and the smile on her face brightens her expression. I can’t believe this woman has given me everything I never knew I wanted. Especially a family. It wasn’t in the cards for me. My focus was never on finding love, and then Elisabet walked into my office, and I was struck by her.
“What’s on the menu, girls?” I ask our daughters.
“Waffles,” Camilla giggles playfully as she tugs my nose. I’ve taught them the trick to stealing your nose, and even though she’s not getting it completely right, I play along.
“And did you make my coffee?” I pinch Thalia’s nose, causing her to fall over in a fit of giggles.
“Yes, Daddy. Momma did.” Camilla is the one who answers me because her sister is still laughing uncontrollably.
“Good girls.” I pull them close, hugging them to my chest before we all make our way to the kitchen where there’s a spread waiting for me. Besides the waffles, there’s fresh fruit, toast, even eggs and bacon. “This is a lot of food, sweetheart,” I tell Elisabet, pressing a kiss to her lips, which earns me a squeal from both our girls.
“It is, but it’s your birthday,” my wife tells me. “And we baked you some special cookies.” I watch her head to the oven to pull out a tray of double chocolate cookies with sprinkles on top. I’m guessing the colorful topping was the girls’ idea.
“Now that’s what I’d like for breakfast,” I tell them, but offer Elisabet a wink so she knows exactly what I’d like to be devouring this morning.
We settle in for our breakfast, Elisabet opposite me with Camilla beside her, and Thalia beside me. And as we dig into our waffles, I look around at my girls and realize I’m the happiest and luckiest fucking man in the world.
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Acknowledgments
I have to thank Kristen, and the team at Lady Boss Press for this opportunity. It’s been a pleasure to write in this world, and I hope you enjoy Elisbet and Rome’s journey.
To my editor and proofer, for working on this to get it ready for publication, thank you both for your hard work.
And to the readers for taking time out of your lives to read Only One Night. Without you, none of this is possible.
Mad love,
Dani xo
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About Dani René
Dani is a USA Today Bestselling Author of a dark and deviant romance. She
lives in the picturesque city of Cape Town where wine is plenty, and the views are spectacular. She's also a proud member of the Romance Writer's Organization of South Africa (ROSA). When she's not writing, she can be found binge-watching the latest TV series, or working on graphic design. She has a healthy addiction to reading, tattoos, coffee, and ice cream.
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