Known Desire by Aria Grace

Author:Aria Grace [Grace, Aria]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-11-30T16:00:00+00:00

“And this is the baby monitor.” Ethan has been pointing out all the stuff he’s acquired for me and Colby for twenty minutes. He must own stock in Babies R Us. He draws my attention to a camera pointed directly above the crib. “You can set a password and give it to anyone you want to be able to watch Colby in his crib. They can just log in on their phone.”

And watch me while I sleep just a few feet away? Uh, no thanks.

“There’s also a little TV monitor set up in the living room that you can turn on to watch him when you’re out there.”

I have to admit, I’m a little overwhelmed by all the gadgets. I really had no clue raising a baby required so much tech. Ethan put a colorful mobile over the changing table that plays classical music, a projector displays different astronomical constellations on the ceiling at night, and there is even some kind of breathing and movement monitor we attach to Colby’s clothes when he’s sleeping that will sound an alarm on my phone if he stops breathing or rolls onto his stomach.

It feels like overkill, if you ask me, but Ethan is practically giddy while showing off his purchases, so I just smile politely and accept the tech and gifts that must have cost a fortune and are probably completely unnecessary for raising a healthy child. “That’s amazing, Ethan. I don’t even know how to thank you. You’ve done so much for us, and I promise to repay you for everything.”

Ethan places his arm on my shoulder and gives me a squeeze. “Don’t worry about it, Freddie. It’s actually been kinda fun to shop for this stuff. I almost bought a sensor that measures the mineral contents and volume in a diaper.”

I cringe at the description, not sure if he’s joking or not.

Ethan laughs out loud at my horrified expression. “Yeah, I thought the same thing and decided to pass on that.”

“Thank you. Changing diapers is bad enough. I don’t need a reminder of each and every one for posterity.”

Ethan releases his arm then takes a step back. “Well, I guess I’ll let you guys get settled in.”

“Thanks again, Ethan.” He turns and locks his eyes on mine for several seconds before he gives me the smile that makes my insides quiver. The look that I don’t understand but my body likes to interpret as “Come ride my knot, Freddie.”

Without breaking eye contact, he steps backward toward the door. “If there’s anything you need, just let me know. And I was thinking of making chicken and pasta for dinner tonight. Is that okay?”

“That sounds delicious. Thank you.” My mouth is already watering at the promise of a home-cooked meal. “And if you need help with cooking, ask Andy. I have no idea how to do anything in the kitchen.”

Ethan finally breaks away, laughing as he goes. “Will do.”

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