Chapter Twenty

Laila fought to stay awake, but being back in Roland's arms made her feel peaceful and content for the first time in weeks.

The hand that continued to skate up and down her back made her desire, something she hadn't felt for a while, start to rise. She thought it was too soon to tell him she needed him because she was afraid it would mess everything up.

Her emotions were so jumbled she couldn't pinpoint one. The future she thought she had lost still made a darkness remain like a deep hole, but now there was a glimmer of light.

"I know we have a lot to talk about, but I can tell you're tired," he said. "The most important thing I need you to know and believe is I love you with every cell in my body, and I wasn't kidding about you trying to leave. I'd never recover."

Laila flattened her hand on his warm chest. "I love you so much it scares me. I want you to have everything you want to be happy, and I'm still afraid I'm not it."

He cupped the side of her face. "Sweetheart, you're the only person that can bring light into my life. You're the only woman I can see myself with. Please don't take that from me."

She felt tears fill her eyes at his passionate plea. "I will never intentionally be away from you. You're my whole world."

His hand stroked over her body. "We will never be apart."

He leaned down and started to kiss her. When he heard her moan, he lifted his head.

"Let's take a nap, Pet."

She shook her head. "Not yet. I need you. Please."

He didn't waste time and started kissing her. When she made a sound this time, he didn't stop. He paid special attention to her breasts, and because of the pregnancy, they were highly sensitive.

"Tell me if I'm hurting you," he said and then went back to sucking her tits. A tear came to her eye when she realized he'd moved down and was now kissing her stomach where their baby lay.

Roland glanced up at her. "I am so excited to start a family with you."

She raked her fingers through his hair and smiled at him. "I am, too."

A shiver raced down her spine when she felt his hand slide between her legs. Her back arched off the mattress when he pushed two fingers into her tight cunt. God, the stretch should have been uncomfortable but instead made her need grow.

"Roland…" she cried out.

"I know, Sweetheart. I just want to make you feel good."

"You are. I just need you. Please don't make me wait."

Roland slid up beside her and smoothed the hair from her face. "Tell me if you're uncomfortable."

"I will. Please hurry."

He moved on top of her, being careful not to press on her stomach. When he started sliding into her, she lifted her legs to circle his waist and grabbed onto his shoulders. The sensations seemed to be bigger than before, but she remembered it had been a long time since they made love.

He was so incredibly gentle as he worked his cock into her. She wanted to beg but knew he wouldn't take a chance hurting her. The air blew from her lungs when he was seated as far into her as he could get.

"Jesus, I miss being in you so much," he said and pressed his lips against hers.

She tilted her hips when he wouldn't move. He chuckled and started moving. The pace he set was slow and smooth, and that's all it took to push her to the peak, ready to go over.

She just needed something to help.

"Please," she begged.

"I know, Pet. I'm not going to last, either. Let me help you."

He reached between them and pressed on her clit. It had never been so sensitive before, and it pushed her over, making a scream tear from her throat. He continued to thrust inside of her but faster to gain his own satisfaction.

She could feel the warmth of his cum fill her, setting her off again. Although it wasn't as strong as the first, it was just as satisfying.

Roland carefully pulled out of her and moved to the side. Her husband cupped her face, kissed her a few times, and tucked her closer to him before relaxing his head.

"God, I love you," he said.

Her eyes slid closed as she felt sleep start to drag her down. "I love you so much."

"Go to sleep, Wife. I'll be here when you wake up."

Laila nestled as close to him as she could before she let herself fall asleep.

Her last thought was she was going to do anything to make him happy and do everything in her power to birth a healthy baby.