Sacred Hart by A.M. Johnson

Author:A.M. Johnson [Johnson, A.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-06-13T05:00:00+00:00

After Birdie had died there weren’t too many things I wanted in life anymore, but moments like this as I leaned down to taste Maggie’s sugar coated lips with mine, I realized there were still parts of life worth living. The anxiety of going into town dissolved the minute I’d sat in her car, and her fingers found mine. I never thought I’d be the man that needed another person to breathe, but the more Maggie wove herself, wove Beth, into my life, the more it became clear I wanted the oxygen she provided.

Beth giggled to herself as she rolled her honey covered donut in the sugar. “These are so yummy.” Beth’s eyes widened as she put the whole thing in her mouth.

I laughed against Maggie’s lips just as I pulled away. “Thank you.”

Her gaze searched mine, her mouth spreading into a slow smile. “For what?”

“For today, for every day.” I dusted off my hands on my jeans and pushed a piece of her hair behind her ear.

It was impossible not to touch Maggie. Her hair was always so soft, her skin warm, and her lips sweet. She was gorgeous in her simple clothes without even trying. She never wore a lot of makeup, and her natural beauty — it was almost too much to believe. Sometimes I’d catch myself staring, like right now, but she would do the same. We watched each other in silent worship, each grateful to the other for our unspoken hope.

Beth jumped down from the counter, breaking our private bubble. I chuckled as Maggie’s cheeks filled with a pale pink. She bit her lip and turned toward Beth. “Shower and jammies, kiddo.”

“Already?” Beth’s eyebrows furrowed, and she frowned.

“Yes. School night, Honey Bee.” Maggie grabbed a paper towel and wiped Beth’s face. “You had a big day.”

Beth’s shoulders sank. “It’s not even eight yet.”

“It will be by the time you’re finished. Don’t argue, baby.” Maggie playfully spanked her on her butt, and Beth squeaked.

“Fine,” she groaned. “Don’t leave yet!” She pointed at me, and her serious tone made me smile.

“Promise,” I said, and I was rewarded with a grin just before she ran to her bedroom. “If you need to help her, I can clean up. You cooked, so I should clean.”

“I made chicken noodle soup in a crock pot while we saw a movie and ran around town… that’s hardly cooking.” She snaked her arms around my waist, and I pulled her close.

“You made homemade donuts, and that was the best damn soup I’ve ever eaten.”

She smacked my back and laughed. “Now you’re lying…” she shook her head and cocked her eyebrow, “… and we made homemade donuts. That was really fun. Beth really likes cooking. Who knew?” She shrugged her shoulders, and I laughed.

“She’s good at it.” I leaned down and kissed Maggie’s forehead. Beth called from the back of the house, and Maggie sighed. “Go. I can do this. I know my way around a dishwasher.”

“Thanks.” The corner of her mouth turned up in a small smile as she dropped her hold on my waist.

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