Control

Chapter 59

“Have you been watching over us the entire night?” Mikaela asked as she felt his fingers run through her hair.

“I couldn’t even think of sleeping. The two of you look so angelic. I couldn’t keep my eyes off of you.” She snuggled into his chest and his hand moved down to caress her back. “How are you feeling, baby?”

“Like I went a couple of rounds with your son…and lost.” She stared into the new dark eyes that were fixed on hers. “Hi, critter.” She extended a finger and ran it over his tiny hand until he grabbed it. “You wore me out. Now I know you are your father’s son.”

“He’s a fighter like his mother. You know, he woke up at the exact same moment you did.”

“He did?”

“Yep. I don’t think it’s a coincidence. He is deeply connected to you.” He felt her concern immediately. “”It is a good thing not something to be feared. He will learn how to handle his inheritance from you.”

“I don’t think I qualify as a teacher. I have a lifetime of pain to draw on as a testament to my inability to deal with it.” She started to whisper as her emotions began to overwhelm her. “What could I possibly teach him? How to run or fight every emotion that he doesn’t understand?”

“You are a fighter and a survivor. You came through all of that pain, anger and isolation with the ability to love and care for people. You found me in pain.” She rose up and looked at him when she heard the hitch in his voice. “I felt like my life was over and then…I saw you. I fell in love with you that very instant.”

“I did too but I tried to fight it. Love was foreign to me but you made me yours. I felt you crawling around in my dead soul and shattered heart bringing them back to life. You remade me.”

“Look at this precious thing that we made together.” They looked at their quiet but inquisitive son. The infant stared at his parents with wide eyes and cooed which brought a laugh to them both. “Mick, you are a wondrous woman with many special gifts. I cherish every moment we’ve had together and look forward to all the moments we’ll have in the future.”

She turned her tear-filled eyes to his and found herself at a loss for words. He dried her tears with his fingertips and kissed her lovingly on her parted lips. “Mick…you are the most precious thing in my life. This little guy is just an added bonus. I love you, baby.”

“I love you too, Dominic.”

“You ready to feed him again?” She nodded her head and sat up against the headboard. He placed Dom in her arms and watched her follow his previous instructions until the baby began to nurse. “He is hungry and, damn he makes that look good.”

She saw the glint in his eyes and smirked. “Do you want a taste, big boy?” She opened the side of her robe closest to him and cupped his neck in her palm. “Come here, baby.” He rolled over, ran his tongue over her nipple, and gently sucked her mother’s milk into his mouth.

He pulled back after a moment of milking her with a grin on his face. “You taste wonderful.” She was flushed from the intimacy of the act and he looked deep into her hazy eyes. “Can I share this with him?”

“You’re serious.”

He gave her a guilty look for a split second before he nodded his head enthusiastically. “I can’t help it, Mick. I want to drown in you. Every part of you.”

“You know more about this than I do. If you think it’s alright I have no objections. My body is yours. You know that.”

“Mmm. I know and I can’t wait until you’re healed up enough for me to make love to you again. I miss being inside of you.”

“I miss that too. I can…take care of you until I’m ready.”

He kissed her nipple and scooted up beside her. “Mick, I’m not pressuring you into anything. I can wait.”

“You’re lying.” She grinned at him. “I can’t believe you’re lying to me.” She began to giggle at the embarrassment on his face. “That is hilarious! I can feel your need for me. I’m more than happy to take care of my husband’s needs and wants. It is after all my wifely duty.”

“Another added bonus. God, I’m a lucky man.” He kissed her deeply and she responded in kind. When he pulled away from her, he saw that her face was flushed and she was gasping for breath through her parted lips. “Beautiful.”

“So are you.”

“Are you ready to eat something?” She smiled and nodded her head. “Good. I’ll be back in a bit.” He kissed his son’s head; who was still feeding from his mother; and then placed a sweet kiss on her lips before he got up. He glanced at his wife and child, smiled proudly, and walked down the stairs.

“So, Dom, what can I hope for your future? I know one thing for sure, my boy.” She moved him from her breast and met his eyes. “You will never be alone. I won’t let you get lost in yourself. I’ll let you decide how you will live your life.”

Dom had come back up the stairs to ask how heavy or light of a meal she wanted when he heard her talking softly to their baby. He stopped at the top of the stairs and listened to her heartfelt words.

“I never had a choice in those matters in my life. They were taken from me. Until I met your father. He gave it all back. He made me whole. He gave me life and love. He gave me the strength I needed to find control. He gave me you.”

He found himself drawn to the foot of the bed by her words and stared at her with love-filled eyes. She continued speaking softly to Dom while she held Dominic’s gaze. “There are no two people who were meant to be together more than your daddy and me, Dom. Anything that comes from our love is special. That would be you and your inherited gift. I’m not afraid anymore. Your father makes me believe that anything is possible and everything will be okay.”

“Mick…” He choked out in a whisper.

“Come here, my love.” He crawled up the bed and laid his head on her shoulder. She caressed his face and felt him shake lightly from his emotion. “You’re tired, Dominic. You need to rest.”

“I don’t wanna sleep. I want to watch over the both of you…take care of you.”

“We are fine and we’ll be right here when you open your eyes.” He held his son’s tiny hand in his over her heart. She felt father and son drift off contentedly in her arms. She kissed her mate’s head and nuzzled her cheek against him. ‘I love you, Dominic. Thank you for giving me your love…for giving me you.’

‘My pleasure, baby. Believe me, it was all pleasure. I love you too, Mikaela.’

‘My family.’ She held her two men to her and watched them sleep with a smile on her face and a tear in her eye. ‘I’m finally normal. Yeah…right. Like I wouldn’t rip through an army without a second thought if they messed with my boys.’

‘Mick…’

‘Oops. Sorry. Go to sleep, love.’

‘Love you, wife.’

‘Love you, husband.’