Southern Spirits (The Southern Series Book 3) by Stringer Shelley

Author:Stringer, Shelley [Stringer, Shelley]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2014-11-28T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-One

After a long nap, I woke to those same, strong hands massaging my lower back. I stretched as I felt Banton’s breath on my neck.

“How do you feel?” he murmured as I turned to look at him.

“Better. The cramps are easing up a bit,” I replied. “Are the babies awake yet?”

“No, I haven’t heard them yet. I know Constance checked on them a few minutes ago. I saw her go into the nursery. I guess y’all wore them out playing with them this morning.”

“Have you heard anything from Dr. Lane yet?” I asked, searching his eyes. He shook his head.

“No. Don’t really think we’ll hear from him until in the morning sometime.”

“Hmm. Well, I guess I should go downstairs and start something for supper.”

He pulled back to look at me. “Chandler Ann Gastaneau, do you really think we’d let you cook on your birthday?”

“Well, I hadn’t really thought about it.”

“Don’t worry. It’s all taken care of. By the way, I have a compromise for you,” he murmured, placing his lips against my neck.

“Mmm. What’s that?”

“Well, if you will accept one of my birthday gifts without a fuss, then I will concede your point.”

“What point?” I asked warily.

“I’ll agree not to use any protection and let nature take its course. If God means for us to conceive again, then we will. IF,” he began.

“If what?”

“If you will be a good girl, and let me hire a housekeeper and part-time nanny. Let me hire someone to help you with the housework and the babies.”

“But Banton,” I began.

“Chandler, you have proven many times over you are supermom! You’ve given up school this semester, and you’re worn out. Just let me bring someone we trust in to help. If you want her to cook and clean, and you take complete care of the babies, then do it. Or if you just want her help a little here or a little there…you are in complete control. Just please, do this for me. If nothing else, do it so I can get my mom and Claudia off my back!” he said with a slight grin.

“Your momma said something?” I asked. It had never occurred to me.

“Chandler, she’s been on me since day one. They both think you work too hard,” he said as he traced my jaw with his finger.

“Okay, I’ll think about it. If you want me to,” I added as he flashed me the dimple.

“Good, because she’s part of your birthday surprise downstairs.” He rose and pulled me from the bed.

“What? Who’s downstairs?” I asked as his eyes sparkled.

“Just a few members of our family and some friends. Feel like getting dressed?” he asked, kneeling to kiss my forehead.

“Sure, just give me a minute.”

I flung the covers back, crossed the room, and dug through my closet. Excited, I flipped through my clothes, finally deciding on a pink sweater dress that softly hugged my body. It had crisscross cut outs across the chest and bared my shoulders. I stood back and checked myself in the floor length mirror.

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