Married...With Twins! by Mikels Jennifer

Author:Mikels, Jennifer [Mikels, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2011-09-26T11:41:55+00:00

Chapter Eight

Not bothering with her sneakers, Val strolled downstairs to the kitchen and started the coffee brewer. Because the twins weren’t bellowing their favorite song from their cribs, she took the time to sip some coffee before setting the table for breakfast. A hint of sunshine peeked out from behind clouds, casting a sheen on the damp grass. When she left Luke, he’d been burying his face in the pillow, trying to grab a few more minutes of sleep.

She knew it was foolish to wish for too much just because of one night, but they’d been so close again. What if they could find their way back to each other?

Climbing the stairs, Val reached the top one and heard the soft huskiness of Luke’s voice. Since he wasn’t prone to talking to himself, she guessed one or both of the twins had accomplished a new feat this morning-climbing out of the crib.

Val paused at the bedroom doorway.

Traci was snuggling close to him on top of the blanket. “Dog,” she announced, pointing to a drawing in the picture book for her audience of two, Luke and her doll Polly.

“What’s that?” he asked while smoothing down strands of her hair.

“Car.”

Grinning, Luke bent his head closer to her. “And that?”

Her brows pinched with concentration. “Ball.”

“No, that’s a balloon.” He smiled as she tipped her head back to look up at him. “Like you had at your birthday party. Remember them?”

Her gaze returning to the book, she nodded. “Bemember.”

As Luke kissed the top of her head, Val said the obvious, “I see we have company.” She looked down, feeling a nudge at her hip.

Dragging her teddy bear, Brooke dashed to the bed. At the foot of it, she abandoned the stuffed animal and climbed up. “Lu-cas, up.” She gave a hard yank at the sheet and comforter.

Only quick reflexes saved him. Naked, he maintained a firm grip on the covers.

“Get up. Get up,” Traci echoed now, bouncing on the bed.

Definitely he had a problem. His mouth twisting in a grin, he shot a look at Val. “Come here.” He waited until she’d moseyed closer, then snagged the back of her neck and pulled her face to his.

“Is something wrong?” By the tease dancing in her eyes, she knew exactly what his problem was.

“I can’t get up,” he whispered in her ear. “If you remember last night, I’m not dressed for company.”

A giggle bubbled in her throat. “If I remember right, you’re not dressed at all.” Pulling back from him, Val couldn’t help enjoying his dilemma, but she lifted first Brooke and then Traci down. “Time to get dressed,” she announced. Before their protests started, she placed a hand at their backs and steered them toward the door.

Brooke balked and planted her feet. “Lu-cas, up, too,” she said impatiently.

For good measure, Luke tightened his grip on the sheet. “I will,” he assured her.

On a deep breath of exasperation, Brooke obeyed Val’s gentle prodding out the door.

Certain his private time was limited, Luke threw back the covers and rose.

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