Breathe With Me (Playing For Keeps #5)

by Becka Mack

Cara. Always.” He captures my mouth with his, swallowing my fear, drowning it with his love. Olivia clears her throat. “So, hey…” “Yeah, get outta here.” Emmett doesn’t take his eyes off me. “Thanks for being my wife’s surrogate husband.” He cocks his head. “And stepdad to our em-babies?” Olivia grins, hitting us with two finger guns. “Hey, I’m not the stepdad. I’m the dad who stepped up.” She stops herself, which is definitely for the best, grimacing as she looks at her ridiculous hands. “Oh my God,” she mutters. “I’m turning into Carter. Okay, I’m leaving. Bye.” “Oh, hey, Ollie?” Emmett passes her his credit card. “Can you⁠—” “Do damage control because you just told a nurse to shut up? Yes, I’ll order her a gift basket.” “Thanks. I feel horrible. Something that says I’m deeply sorry but also Don’t get in between me and my wife.” “So, not all that horrible?” He grins. “Nah.” Dr. Brenling snaps his gloves into place as the door shuts behind Olivia. “Can we get started now, or do you anticipate more visitors?” I press my smile to Emmett’s, granting myself a moment to bask in the hope that courses through me, the confidence that settles my bones. Emmett places his hand over my stomach. “Let’s make a baby, baby.”