Thia’s POV Laying on the bed, seeing him drink me in did a little to help the anxiety I suddenly felt about the marks across my belly. I had only given birth 2 months ago, and my body had not completely sprung back to its former self, I didn’t know if it ever would. Hallie was big, and I was only petite, the stretch marks that covered my stomach were unlikely to go anywhere, but just as worry sprung its ugly head into my thoughts, Freddie took his hand and traced the marks left by our daughter. ‘Evey one a beautiful reminder that you gave us a precious gift’ he soothed, lowering his mouth to kiss each one, slowly and sensually he moved his way from one to another, making sure he left not one untouched. ‘Freddie, I…’ ‘Shhhh, beautiful, let me show you how much I love everything about

