I Won't Give Up on You (29 page)
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Authors: F. L. Jacob
Engulfing me in a hug he whispers in my ear, “My girls.” He kisses away my tears.
“This calls for a toast!” Caston cheers.
Everyone reaches for their champagne glasses, except Beth. I look over at Beth and know immediately before she says it, “No alcohol for me, thank you.” Jake looks like he’s ready to bust with pride.
“No way!” I shriek as I make my way around the table. She nods enthusiastically as I pull her up and wrap her in the biggest hug my swollen belly will allow.
“We’re having a baby!” Jake says full of pride. Another round of cheers rise after his announcement
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“What a day,” Caston says in my ear during dinner before pulling me for another kiss.
Once we are stuffed to the gills, fireworks start outside and everyone gets up to go watch them. Brianna slides off her booster seat and runs out ahead of everyone with Terrance on her heels. I turn to follow, but Caston stops me. Leading me down the hall to our bedroom instead, he’s got that look on his face, and I immediately want him.
Locking the door behind me, he pulls me to him. “I want to make love to you under the fireworks.”
I blush. “Caston, there are a ton of people here.”
He strips off his clothes and begins taking mine off slowly. “No one can see up on our balcony. One of the best features of this room.” He winks at me, and I let him lead me out to the outdoor bed.
Laying down he pulls me to straddle him. The slow motions and the excitement of being heard are too much, and I’m at the edge quickly. Once we’re sated, I roll off him and Caston pulls up the sheets. We lay in each other’s arms watching the rest of the fireworks before we must go back to our guests.
“Caston, can I ask you something?” I whisper.
His hand is stoking my belly mindlessly. “Of course.”
“Are you upset the baby is another girl?” Holding my breath, I wait for his answer.
Not even skipping a beat he responds, “Bre, I wanted another girl. I’m thrilled.”
I lean up on my elbow and look at him. “Really?”
The expression on his face is priceless. “Really. I love having Daddy’s girls. I’m the luckiest guy in the world.”
“We’re lucky to have you. Thank you for making me your wife. I feel like we’re still newlyweds, and that makes me happy. I don’t ever want to get boring.”
Caston laughs and kisses me taking my breath away. “I’ll make sure that never happens. I love you Sabrina Marie Black. I love our little Brianna and…” he pauses.
“What?”
“Crap, we have to come up with another girl’s name.”
“What about Mya?” I ask.
“I love it.” His smile evident.
He sits up and pulls me into his lap. “I love you, Brianna, and Mya. I’m lucky to have my girls.”
Coming Fall, 2014
Beth & Jake’s Novella
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To my editor, Liz, with Book Peddler’s Editing. You’re awesome. What else can I say? You make my books better. That’s all there is to it. You not only my editor, you are my friend and sometimes therapist. I can’t thank you enough. Cheers to another book under our belt together and here’s to the next one.
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To Michael & Dawn, with Digital Mitchall Event Photography and Rob, with Rob Miller Photography. When are we going to do the next shoot? You guys are so much fun. The professionalism and creative eye the three of you have took the cover picture to the next level. You took my idea and gave me a new one that was more than I even dreamed!
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To Kristine, once again, you were perfect! Thank you for enduring the hours of strange positions with your legs and feet. I don’t think it would have turned out as good without you.
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To Angela, with Fictional Formats. You do the job that I can’t even wrap my brain around and I am thankful for your creative touches. You make my baby come to life artistically on the inside.
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To all the blogs and Facebook pages who have helped promote me along the way. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. I love getting to know you and working with everyone has been a dream. Thank you for treating little old me like a big deal.
To my followers. Your messages of support and love for Have I Told You got me through my slumps with writing this book. I appreciate all your help pimping my book to others. I write for you.
To all my beta readers, thank you for all of the constructive feedback you gave me to make my book better.
To Freddie Bonaire for the final once over. I appreciate your extra critical eye.
To Jen Leisenheimer for helping me with some last minute additions. You are my kindred spirit.
To my husband. Once again honey, I can’t thank you enough for sticking with me through all the craziness. For being my rock. I hope I didn’t neglect you too much. Love You!
To my little baby girls. Mommy loves you. Your smiles make everything worth it.
To anyone I may have forgotten, THANK YOU! I love you!
