Christmas Love

by Hazel Gower

  Derick gave her no time to bask in her pleasure. He let go of her breast, and she disentangled her fingers from his hair. He laid her on the edge of the bed and lifted her legs to his shoulders as he lined his cock up with her entrance and thrust in. She groaned as his dick stretched her, and the slight burn had her reaching out to grip something. Her fingers gathered the sheet and held on tight as he eased out, and her whole body came alive again.

  “So fucking tight.” He grunted.

  She’d never felt so full. This was not how she remembered sex. She’d never had sex in this position, and it felt like he went incredibly deep with each push in, and when he glided out tingles rushed through her. Luna felt her passion build up again. larger than before, as her whole body lit up, and she felt it from the tips of her toes to the top of her head.

  “I love watching your tits bounce with each thrust in of my dick.” He gripped her ankles as he picked up speed, pounding her into the bed. His beautiful blue eyes were clouded with lust and determination.

  Building pressure tightened her muscles as tingles flowed through her. Her body lightened and she felt weightless as he drove her higher and higher. He moved out and pushed back in again, stilling and gliding his hands down her legs, and he leaned over and she groaned, her muscles protesting. The slight pain had her panting and holding her release in, wanting it to build even more.

  Staring up at Derick, she gazed at his handsome face as it strained and tensed with each retreat and enter. The burn in her thighs had her gasping for breath. He grunted and seated himself fully inside her. She wiggled her butt and clenched her death grip on the covers.

  Closing her eyes for a moment, she focused on the intense feeling flowing through her, and when she opened them his gaze caught hers. “Hold on tight, I’m going to come,” he rasped out as he slowly eased out then propelled in. His pace became almost crazed as he pistoned into her.

  She opened her mouth and was surprised when a scream left her lips and she couldn’t hold back any longer. Luna let go. She fell from the cloud nine she’d been on and shattered, her body becoming one big, soft, raptured euphoric state.

  He thrust in deep and yelled, “Luna. Yes. Squeeze my cock. Milk me.”

  Luna’s whole body quivered as he plowed into her and stilled, roaring her name as he jerked. Her legs fell down and he slid out on a moan, but she couldn’t move. This had been way better than her fantasies. She closed her eyes and basked in the afterglow. She couldn’t wait for round two.

  Derick moved her up on the bed and then left, and when he came back, she bounced up when a warm cloth cleaned her tender pussy. She didn’t make a sound, too blissed out. He came up beside her and she heard, “Mmm, amazing,” mumbled before she let sleep take her.

  * * * *

  Derick

  As Derick sat in the car out front of Alex’s house, waiting for his partner to come out, he thought about how much his life had changed. It was ironic that only months ago, he’d teased Alex about how he met his wife and their age difference and Derick was now in love with a woman younger than himself. There was no need denying how he felt. Luna had been easy to fall for.

  For one thing, she was an amazing mother, and he admired that. She listened and shared her thoughts. She was easy...well, not in the sexual way, but in the just being with someone way. He didn’t have to take her out to fancy places, and she offered to pay for things, not that he let her, but it was the offer that counted. He could just be with her, not talk, and snuggle watching a movie or TV for hours. They were like partners. They helped each other. She’d done some gardening with him, and he’d helped her with hers. They shared the cooking duties, although she did cook more, but that was because she had dinner ready when he got home. She was a pretty excellent cook too. Derick hadn’t eaten his work partner Alex’s lunch in weeks, or gone to their house for dinner.

  Derick had found someone he could talk to. She didn’t push him or pressure him to do anything or complain about his job. He’d started telling her more about his work, not just his light duties. He was surprised when he told her about a knife fight and she hadn’t gotten upset or angry. When he’d finished telling the story, she thanked him for staying safe and saving the child he’d been protecting. She did admit she worried about him, but she said if he was happy and being as safe as he could be, she would support him. He knew that was almost the same as what his partner Alex’s wife had said to him. Luna didn’t like sports, but no one was perfect. She was damn close though.

  The passenger door opened, then slammed shut, and Derick felt things drop on his lap. He gazed down at the items on his lap and groaned. Sugar Daddy lollies, a sports car magazine, and a book he recognized because he got it for Alex about going through a midlife crisis.

  “So, will your girl be coming to Christmas dinner?” Alex asked.

  Derick darted his gaze up and saw Alex’s smirk and he could tell he enjoyed getting in a barb.

  He huffed and grabbed the stuff off his lap and threw them at his feet. “Yeah, her kids and parents too. I checked with your parents, but you’re cool with it too?”

  “Sure. Mia is looking forward to meeting her, and I am too.” He raised his brow. “I’m surprised I haven’t already.”

  Derick shrugged. Taking his gaze off Alex, Derick gazed around the quiet street that Alex lived on. “I’ve enjoyed keeping her to myself. I have to admit, though, I’m looking forward to everyone meeting her. I, um...well, she’s the one.”

  Alex grunted. “I’m happy for you and look forward to meeting her.” Derick turned in time to catch his smirk. “It’ll be nice to not be the only one with a younger woman. Maybe the guys might ease up, or at least share the ribbing. How about you and her and her two little ones come over for dinner?”

  Derick nodded. “Are you sure Mia will be okay with that? Haven’t you knocked her up again?” He’d have to stop the pranks too. No more teasing about younger women either.

  “Can’t help myself. You’ve seen how beautiful my wife is, both inside and out. How could I resist her? And when she’s carrying my kid she becomes even more irresistible. Don’t worry though, I’ll order food and give her a rest, because I know she’ll want to visit with Luna. Mia has been asking me about her. She’s excited that you’ve found someone. I’m sure Mia will be okay with it. I’ll get her to message you a day and time.” Alex winked at him. “I’ll give her a massage and she’ll be putty in my hands, willing to do anything.”

  Chuckling at the cheeky smirk on Alex’s face, Derick started the car. “How many children are you aiming to have with Mia?”

  “However many she’ll let me give her. I do enjoy the chore.”

  Derick darted his gaze over and shook his head as he saw the smug grin that covered Alex’s face and how his eyes were alit with happiness.

  An image of Luna full with his child filled his mind, and his cock became rock hard. Suddenly he remembered that he hadn’t used protection. He closed his eyes for a moment to gather himself and opened them with a grin. He was going to make that image come to fruition.

  Chapter 5

  Luna

  Nervous, Luna brushed her sweaty hands on her dress and looked down at her children, brushing their hair with her fingers and making sure Rex had no dirt on him yet. Derick raised his brow. “They have boys, my Luna. A little dirt is nothing.”

  “Yeahs, Mummy,” Rex grumbled as he swiped at her hand.

  Derick knocked on the door, and almost immediately a beaming woman around the same age as Luna answered the door. She glowed as she smiled at them. “Derick. Right on time as always. This must be Luna, Rex, and Layla. I’ve been looking forward to meeting you. Come in. Come.” She grabbed Luna’s arm and guided her in.

  “Sweetheart, you going to introduce yourself before you drag her around?” A tall man around the same age as Derick stopped the woman from pulling her further by wrapping his arms around her and gathering her against him. That had to be Alex, Derick’s partner. He leaned down and spoke
in his wife’s ear, and she leaned back against him, her face awash with absolute devoted love. She gazed at him, and her smile said it all, before she turned back and beamed at Luna.

  “Oh, how rude of me. I’m Mia.” She held her hand out for a moment before she waved them and eased out of the man’s hold and gathered Luna into a hug. “I just know we’re going to be close friends.” She eased back. “Talking about introduction. This one…” She grabbed the man. “Is Alex, my hubby and Derick’s usual work partner.”

  A tugging on her dress had Luna looking down at Layla. “Mummy. Rex wented off withs two littles boys.”

  “Oh, she is just too cute,” Mia said in a cutesy voice. “Next time I’ll invite my niece Olivia for you, gorgeous girl.”

  Layla jerked her head really fast and then went to Derick. “I’da stay withs yous then, Daddy.”

  Luna froze and darted her gaze from her daughter to see that everyone around her did the same. Layla had never really asked about her father. Luna just knew she didn’t like him and called him the bad man. Luna’s parents said they’d spoken to the twins about Luna’s ex, but she wasn’t sure what they said. Maybe she should have asked.

  Derick seemed frozen in a half-kneel, ready to pick up Layla. He didn’t seem angry or annoyed that Layla had called him daddy. Luna looked down at her daughter and watched as she gazed around at the adults and her lower lip started to wobble. Luna’s heart sank. Layla must have known something was up because she burst into tears. That unfroze the adults and Derick knelt down. He darted his gaze up to her and she saw a question in his eyes, and taking a leap of faith, she gave a nod.

  Derick looked back to Layla and stroked her cheek before bringing her to stand closer. “Layla, I’m not your daddy, but…” She let out a sob, and Luna’s heart broke. “I would be honored to be, if you’d have me and if it’s okay with your mummy?”

  Big brown eyes stared up at Luna with pleading love in them. What should she say? What should she do? Her children had fallen head over heels in love with Derick and she knew she had too. He was so easy to love. He was nothing like her ex. He reminded Luna of her father. From the very first time he’d been with her children he’d treated them like they were his own. How could she disappoint her baby?

  “If it’s okay with Derick, then it’s okay with me,” Luna said.

  The smile her baby girl sent her way was heart-stopping, and she knew she’d said and done the right thing.

  * * * *

  Dinner with Mia and Alex had gone really well. Christmas was days away and she was doing the last of her Christmas shopping. She now had a bunch of extra people to get presents for. Mia, Alex, and Derick had convinced her that she and her parents had to go to Christmas dinner with their family. So she now had to get a lot more presents. Derick had told her she didn’t need to get anything for anyone else, but Luna wouldn’t go empty-handed.

  “Why do I have to come? I could have watched Layla and Rex.” Derick sounded like her children when they were about to throw a tantrum.

  She rolled her eyes and gripped his hand tighter, not letting him get away. This was the first and only thing he’d complained about since they started going out. His feet dragged as she pulled him into Target.

  “How do you usually buy your presents?” She raised her brow as she guided him to the toys section.

  “Thanks to the internet, I don’t have to suffer this torture.” He stopped at a huge Star Wars Lego set. His eyes lit up like a child’s.

  Studying the packet, she checked the price and almost died when she saw how much it cost. “What about clothes shopping?”

  “For a start, I don’t go shopping at anytime after October. It’s too close to Christmas.” He shrugged and picked up the hundred-and fifty-dollar Lego. “I don’t go at the busy times either. I know what I like too. I’m old enough I have a style and stick too. I like to be as quick as possible. I have other things I’d rather do than wander around a shopping center for hours.” He put the package down and gathered her into his embrace. “I may hate shopping at this time of the year, because people go crazy around Christmas, but for you I’ll do it.” Derick tilted her chin up and brushed his lips over hers.

  Luna melted against him, and her stomach flipflopped. This man always knew the right thing to do and say. “Thanks. I’ll try to be quick.”

  “Let’s go get a trolley. These toys are better than what I had.” He smirked. “I better get some for the twins, you know so they can play with them. Great gifts.”

  Luna knew he was really getting the Lego so he could play with it, more so than for her twins as the age groups said eight and up.

  Giggling, she rolled her eyes again. “Sure, presents for the kids.”

  He chuckled and guided her to the front to get a trolley. She had a feeling today was going to be a very expensive day. So much for being debt free.

  * * * *

  Derick

  Derick had been up since five this morning, excited like a child for Christmas. It was now six and he was impatient to go over to Luna’s. He’d stayed up late helping Luna get ready for Christmas morning. He wore his boots and helped spray the Santa footprints through the house. He drank the beer that was left out and Luna ate the cookie, and together they went outside and left bits of carrots everywhere.

  They ended it by putting out Santa presents. Derick couldn’t wait to see the kids’ faces when they opened them. He was eager to help them build their stuff too. He had presents under the tree and he had brought his own over the other day.

  Derick didn’t stay at his house much anymore. He slept, showered, and changed at his house, but spent all his spare time at Luna’s. He wanted to stay with her at night too, but with the twins he knew it would be best if they were together a little longer first or the kids knew his commitment to their mother. Both Layla and Rex called him dad now, and it melted his heart every time they did. It was like he got an early Christmas present.

  Unable to wait any longer, he left his house and made his way to Luna’s. He let himself in with a key he got copied and never gave back when she was ill. He went to the kitchen and got everything out, ready for breakfast.

  Today was going to be awesome. He’d planned it all out and had a surprise he hoped Luna liked and didn’t freak out over.

  Fifteen minutes or so later he heard the squeal of joy from two four-year old’s yelling, “Santa came. Santa came.”

  He turned, left the kitchen, and a huge smile spread over his face as two little hellions came running down the hall and slammed into him.

  “Did you sees?” Layla tugged on his hand.

  “Santa and reindeered mades a mess. I’d looked outs the windows,” Rex added.

  Picking them both up, he kissed their cheeks. “Let’s go wake your mum. I want to open all the presents.” He put them down and they raced to her bedroom. He followed slowly behind, savoring every moment.

  * * * *

  Luna

  Luna felt like she had found a new family. The Douglas and Bishop families had accepted not just her, but her parents and her children, who were currently all having so much fun. Her children were playing with Zane and Jason—his partner’s sons—and Olivia and JR—his partner’s brother’s daughter and son—and having a ball. Her parents were chatting and making friends with everyone.

  Luna watched all the people and stopped on the couples. Chad and Lana were so in love; the way they gazed at each other made it obvious—they gave googly eyes at one another anytime their gazes caught. It was something she knew most couples would love to have. Mia and Derick’s partner, Alex, had it too. You’d have to be blind and deaf not to see the shining love between them the two of them. Alex looked at Mia as if she was his whole world. Luna knew most women would love to have what Mia and Lana had. Hell, her parents had it, and she may have only met Derick’s parents once when they dropped off her kids and she was seeing them again now, but they had it too—the devotion love. A trusting and caring relationship that was give and take
, fifty-fifty. Luna felt she had found it too.

  This was the best Christmas in a very long time. She usually just went to her parents and they had a small family dinner. It was nice and without her ex she could at least save and get some presents for her children.

  Derick pulled her aside while the last of the gifts were being given. Layla and Rex were playing with their new toys. They’d gotten so much today she didn’t know if she’d ever be able to top it. Once the gifts were all given, they were putting the finishing touches on dinner and eating.

  While everyone was still busy, they moved further into the hallway. “I wanted to do this earlier, but I didn’t find a time to get you alone without you being surrounded by women or children. I wanted to take you down to the garden, but I can’t wait any longer.” He gathered both her hands in his, and she gazed up at him. “I love you. From the moment I first saw you I knew you were something special to me. You may think this is moving fast, but to me this isn’t fast enough. I miss you when I’m not with you, and I don’t want to go back to my place anymore. I want it to be our place. Marry me?” He let go of her hands and reached into his pocket, pulling out a red purple velvet box. He opened it, and she gasped at the beautiful diamond nestled between two amethyst on either side.

  She loved Derick, that was a no-brainer, but was their pace too fast? She missed him at night too and hated when he went to his house. Her children loved him. Her parents loved him. He was a good man. She wanted this. She wanted Derick. With what he’d just told her she knew she had what her parents and his did. “I love you too, and yes, I’ll marry you.”

  This was the best Christmas.

  Epilogue

  Luna

  A year and six days later

  New Year’s Eve

  Luna watched as Layla and Olivia skipped down the makeshift aisle throwing the rose petals. Her dad squeezed her hand before he settled it in his own and started following the two pretty flower girls. Rex stood next to Derick in a little suit, holding a small pillow. He kept fidgeting. She was surprised he’d stayed still this long. He was a very active boy. Derick looked so handsome, and the closer she got the quicker her heartbeat picked up. Luna couldn’t believe she was marrying the man she loved.