My Baby’s Daddy

The bathroom didn’t have a lock inside, so it made it easy for him to come in. When Shirley heard the door opening, she turned around and quickly hid herself in the steam. “Why did you…”

“We’re showering together.” Zacharias smiled and came in.

Shirley blushed. “Is it too late to say no?”

Yes. Zacharias held her waist and the back of her head, and then he kissed her. Shirley moaned and was pulled into Zacharias’ embrace. He led the action in the steamy bathroom. They then took the battle to the bed.

Shirley had no idea how much time had passed, but she was eventually exhausted, and she was usually a vivacious person. She lay in Zacharias’ arms languidly, with nary the strength to even open her eyes.

Zacharias was combing her hair. He was radiating warmth, like a tiger who had its fill. Shirley had a look of enjoyment on her face, a smile curling her lips.

Zacharias kissed her. “Sleep.”

think. She was so tired, she just wanted to sleep, and she fell asleep in Zacharias’ arms a while

her to get breakfast after she woke up, and then someone would take her home. Shirley wanted to stay, but Zacharias was going

his whole family back to the base for Christmas. That included

at the base. Pack up your

would be at the base, and as their daughter,

bedroom, Angela said, “Richard, you could’ve told

won’t leave. Zacharias is dealing with some dangerous

asked them to take Shirley back to the base. He was dealing with some dangerous people who had intel on a lot of stuff, including Shirley’s details. Shirley went back to her room. Resigned,

“Hello?” Zacharias asked.

Christmas at the base. I might

can’t leave work right now either, so you

him. “I will. You take care of yourself. Don’t work through the night,

I won’t,” said Zacharias