Sweet Treats and Deadbeats

CHAPTER 19: We Are Family

Madison

“Are you sure she’s okay, Dr. Gerry?” Declan asked for the millionth time.

The gray-haired man lowered his glasses and nodded. “Yes, Mr. Walsh. Pregnant women sometimes faint during high stress events or when overly excited. Ms. Smith’s vitals are perfectly normal.”

Declan pressed some buttons on his phone and sighed heavily. Since Dr. Kelly was out of state, we’d had to rely on Dr. Gerry. Dr. Kelly had assured us that he was just as good as her, but my fiancé was being overprotective.

“Okay, she says you should be fine, Madison. I was so worried about you and yoga baby,” Declan sobbed, kissing my forehead.

I reached up and caressed his stubbled jaw. “Well don’t be. We are fine. In fact, I’m getting hungry. I’ll eat anything with marshmallow.”

Declan practically ran from the room to go get me a snack. I looked at his retreating form fondly before returning my attention to the Doctor. “Okay, he’s gone. If there’s anything you want to tell me.”

The older man smiled. “Madison, I know that you lost a child and you must be scared. I promise you that everything looks normal. The best thing you can do is not worry. I also know you have cravings, but it’s better to consume natural sugars from fruit than processed chemicals.”

I scoffed and rubbed my semi flat stomach. “Tell that to this kid. I’ll try to eat healthier this time around but cravings happen.”

Five minutes later, Declan rushed back into the room. He was carrying a bag of treats in a cloth bag and panting heavily. I would have rushed him and pushed him against the wall if we weren’t at the hospital. He looked too damn sexy for his own good.

“I…I asked the nurses where the vending machines were and explained that I needed marshmallow. They all pitched in to give me this stuff. It’s so nice of them,” he finished, handing me the sweets.

I rolled my eyes. “I’ll bet. Declan, you are a gorgeous man in dress clothes. Plus most of them know you’re rich and would love to sleep with you.”

Dr. Gerry excused himself but not before I saw his eyes twinkle. “It was nice to meet you both. Good luck. You can have the room for fifteen minutes to get redressed.”

Scowling, Declan leaned down over the exam table. “Never think that I want any other woman but you! I’ve been faithful, even before we declared ourselves. I don’t take this impending marriage or our children lightly. I wouldn’t disrespect you like that, Madison.”

I wiped a stray tear from my eye. “I’m sorry. I just…”

“You’re just making yourself feel inferior and I won’t have it. You’re my woman for life, and I love you with all my heart.”

Suddenly, the energy in the room changed. I was no longer craving marshmallow—I was craving Declan. His eyes held mine as we both felt the heat rise. Just when I thought I couldn’t take it anymore, Declan made the decision.

“I’ll lock the door. Lay back.”

I giggled like a fool. “Do you think we have enough time before he comes back? I know we shouldn’t, but it’s exciting!”

When Declan returned to my side, I reached for his belt buckle, but he gently pushed my hands away. “Sorry, sweetheart. You still need a day of rest before we go all the way, but I can make you feel good.”

I was about to protest, but before I could, Declan placed his hands over my breasts. “Hmmm, I would say they’re a little bigger than the last time I checked.” I moaned as his adept fingers explored my swells.

“Maybe…maybe you could do a more thorough check, Perhaps I can take off my gown?”

He pretended to be upset by this. “Ms. Smith, I am a highly professional doctor. I can’t just seduce women on my exam table.”

Smiling brightly, I pulled the top down and sat up. “Oh, please, Dr. Walsh.”

Declan stared spellbound at my protruding n*****s and pale flesh. “I guess I can do it, just this once.”

Before I could contain my laughter, his lips were on my breasts. Then his teeth joined in on the action. Whimpering, I held his head as he lovingly explored my upper body. It felt really good, but I needed him lower.

“Declan,” I yelped, surprised at his ardor.

He looked up, hunger clear in his intense eyes. “What ails you?”

I pecked him on the lips before answering. “I have strange feelings in my private area.”

Nodding, Declan instructed me to lay back down. Then, he kneaded and squeezed my thighs. When I began writhing, he spread my legs wide. I knew that I was very wet after the earlier ministrations and just wanted him to get me off as quickly as possible.

“You seem to be swollen and glistening, Ms. Smith. Do you know why your body would react like this?” He asked stoically.

I blushed and shrugged my shoulders. “I think…I think it may be because I find you very handsome, Doctor Walsh.”

Declan’s eyes sparkled with mirth. “I find you utterly beautiful and captivating, Ms. Smith. If you promise not to tell on me, I can alleviate this pain in your private area.”

“I would never get you in trouble.”

While I played coy, Declan began to trace the outer edges of my opening. When I thought I would die from the almost pleasure, he gently glided his fingers over my needy c**t. I bucked my hips and held his hand in place.

“Oh, Doctor! I do think you’re making it worse.”

“I shall have to fix that,” Declan stated, sliding his fingers inside of me.

At first, he was gently probing with only the slightest pressure, but after a few seconds he began using more pressure as his fingers worked my insides. He pushed his long, slick fingers as far as they would go, which made me cry out in pleasure.

“I’m coming,” I screamed, riding his hand.

Declan used his free hand to pinch my n*****s. “I can feel your vaginal muscles clenching my fingers, Ms. Smith.”

Wantonly, I began thrusting against his hand. In turn, he pushed against me, creating a glorious rhythm. “I…I can’t! It’s too much.”

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, Declan lowered his head and licked my entire sweet spot. I came so hard I almost dislodged his hand from my body. I knew my screams could be heard down the hall, but I didn’t care. The risk of capture and Declan’s impeccable skill had made our s****l escapade truly hot.

“Oh my god,” I slurred, looking up at the man who owned my body and soul.

He kissed me deeply and removed his hands from my body. “I love you, Madison. Those nurses that you were jealous of earlier probably heard us, so we’d better get cleaned up and dressed before someone comes to investigate.”

A few minutes later, we were walking down the hall and giggling. A few nurses stopped to give us curious looks and others looked like they wanted to kill me. I just held my head up high and casually ran my fingers through my hair so that they could see the canary yellow diamond on my ring finger.

That’s right, bitches, Declan Walsh is mine.

Declan

“So, Dean, are you ready to be a father?” I asked, patting him on the shoulder.

He turned green and began taking deep breaths. “Yes, but I’m still nervous. Our relationship is so new, and babies test even the best couples.”

Joey handed him a bottle of water. “At least you’re doing this right. I would have liked to have been with Natalie when she had Ambrose, but I wasn’t ready for responsibility back then. All you can do is be the best for Ashley and the baby.”

We’d been sitting in a private waiting room for the last hour while Madison and the women helped Ashley through her contractions. Dean had begged to stay, but Ashley had kicked him out after he swayed on his feet for the second time.

We all looked up as Evelyn approached. “She is almost dilated enough to begin pushing. The brave girl refused anesthesia. She wants a natural birth. Madison did the same thing with Sophie, but she learned her lesson.”

I winced. “I wish I could take the pain away for her when the time comes.”

Evelyn gave me a rare genuine smile. “You’ll be right there holding her hand through it all. I’m so happy my sweetie found a good man.

“And you,” she said, pointing to Ross, “I wouldn’t pay to be in your shoes. Tina is impossible when she’s sick. I shudder to think of her when pregnant. You may want to wear a jockstrap.”

All of the guys burst out laughing as Ross’ face turned pale. “I…I… would endure anything for her.”

“That’s why I like you,” Evelyn quipped, winking at him.

Dean was allowed to go back in the room as long as he promised not to faint. The rest of us played video games on our iPads while the hours ticked away. Soon, we heard Ashley screaming and various hospital staff began going in and out of the room.

“Do you think she’s okay?” Joey asked quietly.

I sighed. “I hope so, man. I feel selfish. On one hand, I’m excited that Madison is having my child, but on the other hand, I feel guilty that she’ll have to go through so much pain. I never considered any of that when I was getting her pregnant.”

Ross guffawed. “I doubt either of you were.”

Before I could come up with a smartass comment, Dean ran into the room. “It’s a girl! She’s perfect. I counted her fingers and toes and she’s a little over seven pounds. I have a daughter!”

“Congratulations!” I yelled, getting up to hug him.

Madison cried as we looked down at the little bundle of pink in Ashley’s arms. I’d never paid much attention to babies, but now they were all that I could think about. If yoga baby was half as cute as Ashley’s girl, it would have me wrapped around its little finger in no time.

“She’s beautiful, isn’t she?” Madison asked, squeezing my hand.

I smiled. “She is. It makes me think about our baby,” I confessed, rubbing her stomach.

“How do you feel, Ashley?” Ross asked, earning himself a jab in the side from Tina.

“Well, Sheriff, I just pushed a human being out of a very small hole without the help of painkillers.”

Dean laughed and kissed her on the forehead. “I’m so glad you’re okay. I’m sorry for fainting, but that was so intense.”

“What’s her name?” I asked, speaking up for the first time.

Ashley smiled adoringly at her daughter. “Audrey Madison Clifton.

Madison is our angel. Without her taking a chance on me, who knows where I would be now. I’m so grateful to you all.”

My sweetheart hiccupped as tears streamed down her face. “Thank you, Ashley. I love it!”

Half an hour later, we were ushered from the room so that mother and daughter could rest. Ashley argued when they took the baby, but Dean swore that he would stay with little Audrey. He looked stronger and more determined than I’d ever seen him.

“What a night, dude,” Joey murmured as he helped Natalie into his car.

I gave him a quick man hug. “Welcome to adulthood.”

He smiled. “Goodbye nightclubs and hello parent teacher conferences.”

“Speaking of… don’t worry about Ambrose tonight. I texted Laurie and all the kids are in bed. You and Natalie can pick him up anytime tomorrow. Goodnight, man.”

Madison had a dreamy look on her face as I slid behind the wheel. I waited for her to speak, but she just continued to stare out the window. Shrugging, I set the stereo to play some mellow music and pulled out of the hospital parking lot.

“Declan, it’s after midnight,” Madison whispered, looking at me expectantly.

I frowned. “So?”

“Drive to the beach.”

I shook my head. “No, you’re tired and we need…”

Madison killed whatever argument I was mounting with her roaming hands. “Please,” she begged, palming my semi-erection.

My brain told me that I should get her home because she had to be exhausted, but my libido had other thoughts. Resigned, I drove to the local beach. The full moon illuminated everything, so it was easy to see everything even though it was late at night.

The minute the car stopped, Madison unbuckled her seat belt and climbed into my lap. “I need you,” she whispered while nibbling on my earlobe.

Never one to deny her anything, I removed the scrubs she was wearing. “You’re so beautiful,” I murmured softly as I found her hardened n****e.

We were all tangled limbs and needy hands as we struggled to remove our clothing. Madison unbuttoned my shirt and threw it in the backseat before I could fold it, but I didn’t mind. After undressing me, she stopped to slip out of her scrubs.

I was dry humping the hell out of her when she pulled away. “What’s wrong?” I asked, adjusting myself awkwardly.

My sweetheart giggled and climbed over the console into the backseat. I smiled remembering the first time that we’d made love and how I’d been annoyed that she was ruining my precious leather seats.

“Have I not taught you anything, Smith?” I asked playfully, getting out of the car and opening the back door.

Madison stuck out her tongue. “You’re no fun.”

Smirking, I pulled her into my arms and slipped my fingers into her wetness. “I’ll show you fun.”

She whimpered softly as I plundered. Her eyes were closed, but I stared down at her, taking in every glorious shudder and flush of her cheeks. She was a goddess in her pleasure, and I was lucky she’d chosen me as her vessel.

“Ungh! Declan, stop. I’m too sensitive.”

I held her in my arms while she got herself under control. My d**k twitched, letting me know he needed some attention. Before I could reach for it, Madison was on her knees. She squeezed before taking me inside her hot mouth.

“f**k,” I screamed, slapping my palm against the cold window.

When I could function again, I opened my eyes and looked down at Madison. Her small head was bobbing up and down as her hair swirled around my thighs. She used her little hands to massage and fondle my balls as she gagged on my girth.

“I always liked the taste of you,” she whispered, looking at me from under her long eyelashes. “You’re the only man that made me enjoy this.”

Of their own volition, my hands reached down and tugged on her hair. Madison began humming and relaxing her throat so she could keep me in longer. It felt so good that my toes curled. Before long, my spine began to ache and my legs trembled.

“I’m…” That was all I got out before globs and globs of spunk exploded from my body. Madison continued to deep throat me until I went limp. She was always great, but that had definitely been one of the best blowjobs of my life.

“Madison,” I whispered, helping her up off the car floor, “that was… Wow.”

She licked her lips seductively. “Thanks for satisfying my craving.”

Any control I had slipped. I pushed her down roughly and aligned my d**k with her heated center. Luckily she was still dripping wet from her earlier o****m, which allowed me to slip in fairly easily. Madison moaned loudly as I sank inch by inch.

“Harder,” she whined, gripping my forearms.

I lifted her left leg over my shoulder and pushed forward. Madison bit her lip roughly, so I leaned down to kiss the pain away. Soon, I pulled all the way out and used my c**k to tease Madison’s protruding c**t.

Her eyes snapped open. “Oh my god!”

We made love with wild abandon while the waves washed against the sand. I loved that I could be uninhibited with Madison and that she trusted me not to hurt her. Pretty soon, we were sweaty and tangled together in a warm cashmere blanket.

“I love you,” Madison muttered, kissing me sloppily on the lips. She fell asleep minutes later. I wrapped her in the blanket and laid her down on the seat, however, I didn’t plan to drive above twenty miles per hour just to be on the safe side.

After pulling on my jeans, I got into the front and started the car. The drive home was slow but peaceful. I liked knowing that everyone important in my life was safe and within reach. Michael and Holly may have not have wanted anything to do with me, but I had a real family that loved me as much as I loved them.

“Mommy, I want to open my presents now,” Noah bellowed, startling Brando who had been sleeping in the corner.

My sweetheart shook her head. “You will get to open one tonight and the others on Christmas Day.”

Noah stuck out his lip and turned to me. “Dex, can I?”

I looked to Madison for help, but she was scowling. “You heard your mother. Why don’t you go set up the Wii so we can play a game.” Temporarily pacified, he high-fived me and left the room.

“That was pretty good, but you have to stay firm. He has to learn that he can’t always get what he wants just because he’s cute.”

I kissed Madison’s rosy cheek. “And when will you learn?”

She nibbled on my earlobe and whispered, “I’m not cute, I’m sexy.”

My hands were busy exploring interesting places when we were interrupted. “I feel like the parental chaperone every time I’m around you two,” Laurie huffed, taking a seat.

I released Madison and glared at my sister. “What’s the matter with you?”

She sighed dramatically. “Ryan’s ex wants him and Cynthia to drive down for Christmas. The b***h gave up all rights, but Ryan doesn’t want to keep Cynthia from her birth mother—if you can even call her that.”

“Have you told him how you feel?” Madison asked gently.

My sister sniffled and wiped her nose with a Kleenex. “No. I don’t want to be selfish, but it’s our first Christmas together. I was really looking forward to opening presents with Cynthia.”

“Talk to him, Laurie. He loves you and deserves to know. I’m sure you both can work something out,” I assured her.

After my sister left to make a phone call, Sophie came into the den. She sat between us and smiled. “Mommy, when can we call Erin? I want to ask her if she liked my card.”

Madison lovingly ran her fingers through our daughter’s hair. “We can do it on Christmas Day. I’m sure she loved your card, baby, because you worked so hard on it. I’m proud of the way you’ve kept in touch with her. She’s not a bad person, she just needs some help.”

Sophie frowned. “What about Tom?” The motherfucker’s name still made me angry.

“He’s not ready to get the help he needs yet, princess.”

Madison smiled at my answer while Sophie nodded. It would have been easy to trash Tom in front of Sophie and Noah, but he was still half of the reason they were on this Earth; though, as far as I was concerned the worthless bastard could rot in a prison for the rest of his life.

I noticed that my sweetheart looked tired, so I ordered her to bed. She whined and fought, but I won in the end. The exhaustion part of the pregnancy was already starting to take its toll, and the long holiday hours she’d been working at the shop didn’t help matters.

The kids and I played video games until late in the afternoon. I graciously let them win several games to bolster their confidence. Before long, they started to get hungry, so I decided that it was time to wake Madison up from her nap.

When I got to our bedroom, she was standing stark naked in front of the mirror looking at her stomach. I kissed her soft shoulder and laid my hand over the small, almost unnoticeable bump. My heart fluttered each time I thought of the fact that it was my baby in her womb.

“Mine,” I growled possessively. Nothing on Earth could separate me from my family.

My sweetheart wiggled her bare ass right over my rock hard erection and whispered, “Yours.”

“Madison,” I groaned, “we can’t right now. The kids are starving and you need to eat, too.”

She pouted a little bit before going into the bathroom to change. I sat down on the blue mink duvet and took a couple of deep breaths. My mind was made up but my body wanted to be in that bathroom pounding into my soon-to-be wife.

Thankfully, I managed to get myself under control and return to our kids. They were playing a game on the iPad together. Both jumped up and hugged me when I returned. It felt good to be loved and missed.

“Is mommy coming?” Sophie asked, sitting down in my lap.

I kissed her button nose. “She’ll be right down in a few minutes.”

Noah held up a picture that he’d drawn. “This is for baby Audrey’s new nursery. Ashley said I could hang it up when I finished.”

I looked at the unrecognizable yet colorful blobs on the page and smiled. “It’s magnificent. I’m sure she’ll love it.”

His whole face lit up. “Thanks, Daddy.”

They had both been calling me ‘daddy’ for the last few weeks and it always made me cry. Luckily, Madison came down and saved me from an all out breakdown. Being a father was a wonderful, terrifying, and beautiful experience.

“Let’s go.”

Despite the multiple eye rolls I got from my sweetheart, I never drove over twenty-five miles per hour. I didn’t want to take any chances with my family in the car. Besides, Madison’s bark was worse than her bite. She loved me.

Half an hour later, we pulled up to Madison’s old house. We’d all decided to have our Christmas Eve dinner here and the main dinner at our home. Evelyn, with Dean’s help, had put up some beautiful outdoor lighting and there was smoke billowing from the chimney.

The kids and Brando hopped out of the car and ran towards the front porch before I could even remove the keys. Madison, looking far too desirable in a tight green sweater, leaned across the console and kissed me passionately. After that, she began trying to crawl into my lap.

“You taste good.” She giggled and put her hand on my…

“You two, get out of that car now! You haven’t married my girl yet, Declan Walsh,” Evelyn yelled from the porch. Needless to say my erection ran for cover.

I reluctantly let Madison go inside so that I could grab the presents that we’d brought over. I was quickly learning it was the father’s job to carry all the stuff. Fortunately, I always worked out and kept myself in good physical condition.

When I got in the house, my sweetheart was holding little Audrey in her arms and cooing. She was just so natural with the baby. Ashley looked exhausted, but Dean was hovering like he was afraid Madison would run off with his daughter.

I was arranging boxes under the tree when Joey arrived. Like me, he’d carried everything inside. We worked to finish the task and then stood back to admire our handiwork. The women planned to make us all take some kind of group picture by the tree so everything had to be perfect.

Joey yawned and stretched his long body. “I’m tired, dude. Did you know that Ambrose never sleeps?”

“Noah and Sophie don’t either. They’re all too excited about their Christmas presents.”

W

After checking to see if the ladies needed anything, we headed into the kitchen. Neal was stirring something in a large pot. He looked like a completely different man than the one that used to fall asleep drunk outside of the convenience store.

“What are you making?” I asked, peeking over his shoulder.

“Premium chili and fixin’s. We’re also going to have loaded baked potatoes, pot roast, and baked chicken.”

My stomach rumbled loudly, making Neal and Joey laugh. “Sorry. We haven’t eaten yet and, and I’m starving.”

Neal winked and made me up a small bowl. Joey pouted until he got the same treatment. Thennwe both sat at the table. Before long Dean came, whined, and got his sample chili. Neal was a great cook, so we’d all finished in no time.

“Look, he’s so whipped,” Joey said, pointing to a far corner where Brando was watching Snowflake lick her paws.

I laughed and leaned back in my chair. “He takes after me. We just like to make sure our lovelies are happy.”

Dean sighed and wiped his mouth with a napkin. “That hound of yours is going to get my Snowflake pregnant sooner or later. I guess we’ll split the pups.”

“Deal.”

Christmas Eve

“I love it,” Sophie squealed, practically knocking me down as she leapt in my arms. She’s just opened her one Christmas Eve gift, which happened to be a beautiful charm bracelet of her favorite things.

The Howard twins oohed and ahhed right along with her. I’d picked up some unique earrings for them in a shop while we were in Los Angeles. Madison had the foresight to know that if all the girls got cool jewelry, there wouldn’t be any jealousy amongst the friends.

“My Audrey will have such nice things. Thank you both,” Ashley said, sniffling softly. Madison and I had gotten her a set of monogrammed cashmere baby blankets in every color.

Ashley’s tears made Madison cry. I held her close, rubbing her back until she calmed down. “I love you,” she whispered, snuggling closer.

Natalie was a history buff so Joey’s gift was a trip to Texas with all the historical stops. That was only his public gift; the private one included a sexy teacher’s outfit and a hard ruler. My best friend wasn’t shy about anything, but there were some things I really didn’t want to know.

“What is this?” Laurie asked, holding up a crisp white apron and hat.

Ryan looked embarrassed. “I didn’t really know what to give you because you have everything… I just thought it would be fun if we took a French cooking class together. If you don’t like it…”

He didn’t get a chance to finish because my sister attacked his lips. “You want to spend more time with me? I love it. Besides, Declan can save a lot of money if I learn to cook all those expensive French dishes I eat.”

“Here, here,” I said, holding up my cup of eggnog.

Cynthia climbed up to sit between them on the loveseat and batted her long eyelashes. “I love Laurie.”

“I love you, too, munchkin.”

As I watched Laurie bask in their affection, I realized that we didn’t need Michael and Holly to live a normal life. Maybe it would always hurt to know that our parents didn’t give a damn about us, but we had so much love in our lives.

“Who wants more pie,” Evelyn asked, looking directly at Madison.

My fiancée blushed and held up her saucer. “I am eating for two.”

I put my hand over her small bump and smiled. “Or three.”

She pushed me away. “There is only one baby inside of me. If there were two, I would know.”

“Hey, there have been surprises before.”

She rolled her eyes and opened the box that I’d just laid in her lap. “Oh my god! You finished your book.”

Everyone began asking questions all at once, and I held up my hand to silence them. “It’s done. I’ll give you all a hardback copy when it’s edited. I just wanted my future wife to see it first.”

She kissed me on the cheek, beaming. “This is so special. I love you.”

Madison and the kids gave me a joint gift. It was a plaque declaring me the world’s best father with their handprints. I planned to hang it up in my office when we got home. I even had to choke back tears when they all came to hug me.

We ended up going to Pastor Howard’s church for midnight services. The kids had all fallen asleep, so Laurie and Ryan stayed home to watch them. Thankfully, Will kept the sermon short and sweet.

After that, we picked up our brood and headed home. I had to make three trips to get everyone up the stairs and another three for the presents. I just put everyone in our bed because I knew that the kids wouldn’t let us sleep in once they woke up Christmas morning.

My sweetheart stirred as I was taking off her sweater. “Declan…want to kiss Declan,” she mumbled.

I pressed my lips to the soft skin right over her heart. “Your wish is my command.”

By the time I’d gotten them all comfortable and made sure the house was locked up, I was exhausted. With a happy sigh and a warm feeling in my heart, I fell asleep with my family in my arms. I’d always had money, but tonight I truly felt like the richest man in the world.

Christmas Day

“This is the best Christmas ever!” Noah exclaimed as he pressed buttons on his new robot.

Madison looked at me and smirked. “You’ve started out too big, Mr. Walsh. Now every year, you’ll have to do more.”

I tickled her sides and passed her another box. “I enjoy a challenge.”

“Are these real?” Madison asked, holding up the Tiffany’s yellow diamond necklace and bracelet set.

“I’d never buy you fake diamonds. You deserve the best, sweetheart. You are the sunshine in my life.”

Her lower lip quivered. “No one has ever…,” she began, looking up at me with shining eyes. “I love you so much. I just hope I can be a good wife to you.”

“You will be,” I murmured, kissing her tears away.

Madison and the kids got me some great gifts, but they were my greatest Christmas present. I let them dress me up in various scarves and put on a mini fashion show with the clothes they bought me. Somehow, we eventually managed to eat breakfast and get dressed for the day.

“Can you help me download my DVD's to my new laptop?” Sophie asked sweetly.

I was dog tired but anything for my girl. “Sure, why don’t you go get the first batch.”

Madison hugged me. “Declan, I know you’re tired. It’s only eight and you didn’t get to sleep until late. I can entertain the kids if you want to take a nap before everyone gets here.”

“Okay, but after I get their toys set up.”

She lowered her hands and squeezed my ass. “Good because I have a very personal Christmas gift to give you, and I need you to be in top form.”

I felt myself hardening. “You don’t know how bad I want to f**k you right now.”

She shifted. “I can feel it. Oh, and I love it when you talk dirty. My cunt is so wet for you, Daddy.”

“Jesus Christ, Madison!”

Giggling, she patted my ass one last time and walked away. “Down boy.”

Fortunately, I was able to keep my hormones in check long enough to help the kids. Noah was like the Energizer bunny because of all the sugar. Sophie was growing up, so most of her gifts were clothes and tech stuff. She was very smart and wanted to learn everything, and I really enjoyed teaching her.

After the last gadget was programmed, Madison made an announcement. “Daddy,” she said winking, “is tired. He didn’t get much sleep these last few days. We are going to stay down here and clean up while he goes to take a nap.”

A course of, “Oh mans,” followed.

“I don’t want to hear any complaining. Our family and friends will be here soon, and Declan has earned his break.” In control motherly Madison was hot.

“Yes, Ma’am,” they answered, still pouting.

I kissed everyone on the cheek and practically ran upstairs. After stripping down to my boxers, I climbed under the nice warm comforter. Then, I was torn between whacking off or going straight to sleep—sleep won.

I woke up groaning. It took me a few minutes to realize that I was getting an excellent b*****b. “Right there,” I mumbled, reaching help my sweetheart along.

She bobbed her head, humming softly as I began humping her mouth. I closed my eyes and let the sensations wash over me. The feel of her nails lightly scraping my balls almost made me blow the load, but I wanted to last longer.

“The tip,” I grunted.

She pulled back, looked me right in the eyes, and licked a drop of pre-c*m right off. “So good, baby.”

When I opened my eyes, I saw that she was taking off her top and bra. Her full milk-white breasts had me mesmerized. Slowly, I reached out to touch a pink n****e, sighing when it hardened under my fingertip.

“Do you want to put your c**k between my breasts?” I could only nod. “Good.”

She squeezed her breasts together, keeping my d**k in between, and began moving up and down slowly. My toes curled up involuntarily. Before long, my hands had replaced hers. I was so close to coming all over her silken skin.

“Finish in my mouth.”

“Madison…I love you!” I yelled as she engulfed me, triggering my o****m.

I twitched and shook for what felt like hours. Madison continued to lick me clean until my d**k was fully flaccid. My limbs felt heavy, and I wondered if I would ever be able to get up from the bed. She’d literally just f****d my brains out.

“Merry Christmas, but that’s just the warm up,” she giggled before walking to the bathroom.

“f**k me.”

“I will later.”

“I’ve gained ten pounds since I got here. My surfboard is going to sink straight to the bottom the next time I try to catch a wave,” Joey whined, patting his full stomach.

I laughed. “I’ll pencil you in for some private sessions with one of the new instructors. I’m losing some of my muscle definition, too.”

Madison kissed my nose. “You can gain sympathy weight with me, and then there will be more of you to love.”

“I thought you liked my ass nice and tight,” I whispered, licking the shell of her delicate ear.

She trembled. “Can we kick everyone out so I can f**k you now?”

“Soon, sweetheart.”

Dinner had been great. There was enough food to feed the military, and the ladies had decorated everything nicely. I ate and ate until I no longer had the will to lift my fork. Jimmy and Dean alone almost polished off a whole fried turkey. All in all, it was the perfect family dinner.

Madison moaned as she ate a third slice of Belgian chocolate truffle cake. “This is so good, Ryan. We are adding this to the menu at Sweet Treats when we reopen.”

He nodded. “Yep, for once Laurie had a good idea.”

My sister fake punched him in the stomach. “I am full of good ideas, but you don’t always listen.”

By eight, we had the kids set up in the den. I had multiple televisions and game stations so that they could all do what they wanted. Little Cynthia beamed when Noah let her play race cars with him and Ambrose. I told my son that I was proud of him for including her and ending his fear of girl cooties.

To my dismay, Sophie had gotten some makeup kits for Christmas. Madison said it was okay to wear only in the house. I was already dreading the future fights we’d have over her wardrobe and boys, but I knew Sophie had a good head on her shoulders; therefore I was confident that she would grow up to be an amazing young woman.

“What are you thinking about?” Madison was so in tune with me.

“Just about our kids and the future. I remember when I was lonely… Things have changed so much since you entered my life.”

“You changed my life, too. I can’t believe I’m getting married again

and to someone that truly loves me and my babies.”

Apparently, we hadn’t been as quiet as we hoped because the whole room was smiling and awww-ing us. My sweetheart, never comfortable with too much attention, blushed prettily while I kissed her neck.

“Keep it PG. There are children present,” Neal said, eying me sternly.

“Yes, sir.”

Hours later, everyone was gone home and kids were asleep. Madison put a blindfold over my eyes and led me out of the bedroom. I didn’t know where we were going, but I’d follow her to the ends of the Earth.

“Tonight we are Adam and Eve in the garden. No clothes allowed,” she said, removing the cloth from my eyes.

“Wow.” She’d decorated my indoor Zen garden. It had a bamboo massage table in the center and a raised platform bed in a far corner. There was also sweet-smelling incense and various oils and lotions, and even some of the blue flowers from the outside garden.

“Take off your robe and lay down. I’m going to make you feel good.”

The room had a sunroof so that I could see the moon and stars when I looked up. That with the candles was the only light. Even with all the scents, I was very aware of Madison’s arousal. She was already glistening wet for me.

I moaned as her hands began massaging my shoulders. She was surprisingly strong for such a small woman. Pretty soon, her breasts were pressing into my back as she moved lower and lower. I jumped when I felt her fingers dig into my ass cheeks.

“Please let me turn over,” I begged, whimpering.

She backed away allowing me to get some air. My d**k was alert and ready.

Madison winked and put some oil inside of her heat. My hands immediately went to my c**k, but she pushed them away. “Not yet, that’s all for me,” she said, putting oil on my erection.

I helped her climb on the table and straddle me. She licked inside my mouth, swirling her tongue and marking me for all eternity. There would never be another woman like Madison. I wanted to thrust and take her, but she was the leader.

I pressed the pad of my thumb on her protruding c**t. “I want you to scream my name when you come. Can you do that?”

“Yes!”

Slowly, she lowered herself onto me and came hard. I held her as she struggled to come down from her first o****m. I’d already known she wouldn’t last long with all the teasing and touching we’d done.

I sat up and carried her to the bed. “You didn’t scream my name, so I guess we’ll have to do this again.”

She wrapped her legs around my waist as I pounded her into the mattress. “Declan! Declan! Oh my god!”

“Louder, baby. I want the whole world to know how good I f**k this sweet cunt.”

Madison’s nails dug into my slick flesh as I whispered dirty things in her ear. “You’re…so good, sweetheart. I love your tight little cunt and ripe t**s. I want you to squeeze my f*****g c**k and make me come hard.”

Her eyes rolled back into her head as she complied. “f**k! Declan! Ungh!”

I squeezed her breast and exploded. “Madison…Madison.”

I wanted to go for round two, but being thirty-four, I needed some recovery time. Madison played with my d**k until it decided to work again. Then the little vixen rolled over onto her stomach, leaving her ass in the air.

I smacked it before positioning myself. “I don’t know how I’m ever going to keep up with you.”

She giggled but stopped when I pinched her c**t. “You’re…doing an amazing job. It’ll be a miracle if I can walk tomorrow.”

“Hmmm, I told you I loved a challenge. Hold on tight, Madison.”

We made love all night. Sometimes it was rough and other times gentle. I slept off and on but each time I woke up, my body or Madison’s was ready for more. I was very flexible and she was always willing to oblige.

“I really can’t walk,” Madison complained, slapping me on the chest. I’d had to carry her to the bathroom more than once so she could relieve her bladder.

“Is this your way of telling me I’m a good lay?” I asked, smirking.

“You’re so much more, Mr. Walsh, so much more.”

Valentine’s Day

As I stood at the aisle waiting for Madison, I couldn’t stop wringing my hands nervously. The church was filled with all of our closest family and friends. Ross had gone out of his way to make sure paparazzi and nosy journalists weren’t allowed in to ruin our day.

I still hadn’t made up with my parents. My mom left a very nasty message on my voicemail after she saw a wedding invite. I was also informed that Michael had run off with some Vegas stripper that was younger than Laurie. Madison’s mom was a no show because she was in jail. Fortunately, our half-brother Gordon and his father were able to fly in from Canada to attend.

“Calm down. You know women always have to make an entrance,” Joey said, handing me a handkerchief so that I could wipe my damp brow.

A few minutes later, the music started. I, like everyone else, looked down the aisle. Madison was a vision in a beautiful strapless gown with her dark hair held back by a yellow diamond and pearl tiara. She smiled, holding tightly onto Neal’s arm. I wanted to run to her, but I stood my ground. This time I wanted to get it right.

We clasped hands as she stepped up beside me. Then, the words and vows began. I cried more than she did and felt extremely proud when I put the ring on her finger. She looked so beautiful as she did the same.

“By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride,” Pastor Howard finished, smiling brightly.

I pulled Madison into my arms and dipped her low. The crowd started to cheer and I heard a few women blowing their noses. It was absolutely perfect, but I couldn’t wait to have my sweetheart alone for the rest of the night.

The reception was held outdoors under white tents that had been set up in our garden. The whole town of Port Townsend came out to celebrate and bring us presents. I was congratulated and hugged more times than I could count. These were the same people that used to ridicule and shun me, but I was willing to give them another chance.

“Have you thought of any baby names?” Taylor asked as she ate a canapé.

I placed my hand over Madison’s stomach. “Ronan if it’s a boy and Rebecca if it’s a girl.”

Madison nodded. “Though, I do think we’re having a boy.”

Ashley came up and hugged us both. “I think you guys are having twins. Madison is pretty big to only be a few months along.”

My angel almost choked on her drink. “Twins? Why do you all think that? There is only one baby in here.”

We laughed at her desperation until the kids came to interrupt. Madison danced to a fast tempo song with Noah while I led Sophie around the room in a dramatic waltz. We were all legally Walshes now, and that made me very happy.

Soon, Laurie cleared off the floor as our hired band began playing a Michael Buble song. I led Madison into the middle, wrapping my arm securely around her while we began to sway. She was so beautiful and all mine.

“And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times. It’s you, it’s you, you make me sing. You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything,” I sang softly in her ear.

“I love you, Declan Walsh. I’m so honored to be your wife.”

I inhaled her sweet scent, kissing her forehead. “I’m honored to be your husband, Madison Walsh. I love you unconditionally. You’re my eternity.”