I fell asleep to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat, feeling completely protected in my Alpha’s arms.
Morning arrived too soon. I groaned when the alarm blared, hitting snooze before burrowing deeper against Draven’s warmth.
“Five more minutes,” I pleaded.
“We need to get ready for work,” he reminded me, though he made no move to leave the bed.
When I finally dragged myself to the closet, Draven sat on the edge of the bed watching me. He wore only boxers, his muscled torso bare and inviting, sheets pooled around his hips. His violet eyes tracked my every movement with unabashed appreciation.
“You know I love watching you get ready,” he said, voice husky with renewed desire.
I approached him wearing only lingerie, thigh-high stockings, and mint green heels. “Oh really? And why’s that?”
He reached out, drawing me between his legs. “Because,” he murmured, kissing the lace covering my breast, “I know I’ll be taking it all off later. Like unwrapping a present.”
His hand smoothed over my belly. I placed my hand over his.
“Your present is starting to get fat,” I joked.
“You’ll be the most beautiful, hottest little fatty in the world.” Draven pressed his lips to my stomach. “Good morning, son. Daddy already loves you.”
My heart melted. Draven spoke to our unborn child daily, just as he made a point of having breakfast with Liam each morning and playing with him when we got home. Their bond grew stronger every day.
Liam still didn’t know about the pregnancy. I worried about his reaction, but knew I’d have to tell him soon.
Thanks to Dr. Molina’s medication, the morning sickness had subsided. Still, exhaustion plagued me, along with an insatiable appetite that had me raiding the kitchen at odd hours.
“Have you thought about when we should tell Liam?” Draven asked, reading my mind as he often did.
“Soon,” I sighed. “I’m just nervous about his reaction.”
“He’ll be excited,” Draven assured me, coming up behind me to zip my skirt. “He asked me yesterday if we could get him a puppy or a little brother.”
I turned, eyebrows raised. “He did?”
“Mmhmm. Said he’s ready to be a big brother.” Draven’s smile was radiant. “Our boy is smarter than we give him credit for.”
Caroline’s POV
We arrived at the office together, but as soon as Draven disappeared into his office, I texted Ruby, Kyle, and Ava to meet me. Nina greeted us with a smile so bright it was suspicious.
“Conference room, now,” I commanded, grabbing coffee for everyone. “Eleanor is joining by video.”
Once settled in the break room, I connected the tablet to see Eleanor already waiting, looking far too pleased with themselves.
“So, ladies,” Eleanor began, grinning wickedly. “Did everyone drive their man crazy last night? Because Nate can barely walk straight today.”
“Draven barely let me sleep,” I groaned, sipping my decaf. “Not that I’m complaining.”
Kyle laughed, adjusting her turtleneck. “Had to dress strategically today. Luke went full wolf on my neck. I was jealous of Nina’s hickey yesterday, but now I’ve got my own collection.”
“I can barely move,” Ruby admitted, trying and failing to hide her smile. “For fuck’s sake, Ryan is insatiable.”
“Speaking of insatiable,” Ava chimed in, looking smug. “I drove Joseph absolutely wild. Kept him hard all night without letting him touch himself. Poor baby had to take an ice-cold shower this morning.”
“That explains why he’s terrorizing the entire office,” Eleanor nodded sagely. “Man looks ready to murder someone.”
“But how do you know he didn’t handle it himself in the shower?” Nina asked innocently.
“Because I joined him,” Ava said with a devious grin. “Told him since I’d already seen every inch of that gorgeous body, what was the point of privacy? Nearly came myself just watching him standing there, all frustrated and dripping wet.”
“So, Nina,” I steered the conversation. “How was your night with Investigator Tall-Dark-and-Dangerous?”
Nina’s cheeks flamed instantly. “It was… nice.”
“Nice?” Eleanor repeated incredulously. “Girl, spill the juicy details! That mountain of a man must have rocked your world!”
“Well… not exactly…” Nina stammered, looking mortified.
“Don’t tell me that ridiculously hot guy doesn’t know how to use his cock?” Kyle gasped, making us all laugh.
“We didn’t have sex,” Nina finally confessed. “We just talked… a lot.”
“Talked?” Ruby repeated like she’d never heard the word before. “As in, with your mouths? Making sounds? Not kissing?”
“No, we kissed,” Nina clarified quickly. “A lot of kissing. And… touching. And yes, he’s proportional everywhere. But he said he wants to take it slow. Be gentle. Careful.”
“I’m telling Ryan I found someone to take your virginity,” Ruby announced suddenly.
“Why would you do that?” Nina squeaked.
“Because then your hot investigator will know right away and stop with the gentle nonsense and bend you over his desk like you clearly want him to,” Ruby explained, making everyone erupt with laughter.
“Not a bad idea,” Eleanor agreed, wiping tears from her eyes.
After our girl talk, we all returned to our desks. The day flew by with meetings and reports. Draven stopped by my office at lunchtime.
“I’m having lunch with the guys, but I’ll bring you something sweet after,” he promised, dropping a kiss on my forehead.
His words sent my mind straight back to last night, heat rising in my cheeks. “Looking forward to it.”
The afternoon passed in a blur of meetings and reports. True to his word, Draven returned from lunch with a small pink box from my favorite bakery. Inside was a chocolate ?clair that made my pregnancy cravings sing with joy.
“You’re the perfect mate,” I sighed happily, taking a bite and not caring about the chocolate smear on my lips.
“I know,” he smirked, using his thumb to wipe the chocolate away before sucking it clean. The simple gesture sent heat straight through me.
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