Renewed (Awakened #2) by C.N. Watkins Read Free Book Online

“It’s pretty big, though. 2.5 karats . I wanted something smaller, but Stefan said no.”
    “And you would want something smaller…why?”
    “Kennedy, you know me. I’m not about fancy- schmancy stuff. I still have to get use to him having money .”
    Kennedy rolled her eyes. “Yeah, I’m sure having money, living in a nice house, and driving that Benz out there is so hard ! So when’s the wedding? I better be in that, bitch.” Kennedy smiled.
    “I think we might elope on a beach somewhere pretty soon.” I really needed to talk to Stefan about that.
    “Oh, oh! I want to come!” She was practically jumping up and down.
    “Of course. I wouldn’t have my best friend miss it. Ayden too?” I asked.
    “Yeah, he’s pretty much my second shadow. I don’t have personal space anymore.” She held up her fingers for air quotes. I laughed.
    “That’s what being in love is all about.” I leaned over and poked her in the leg.
    “Yeah, yeah. Let’s not talk about it.” She shrugged me off as she stood up heading for the back door. I followed her inside and saw that dinner was being served on the dining room table. Stefan gave me a quick kiss as I sat down and took a drink of the water he had poured me.
      Ayden looked at me and smiled as he prepared his plate. “Congratulations on the baby, Jennifer. Stefan just told me. I hope you don’t mind.”
    “Not at all, thank you.” I looked at Stefan and smiled as he grabbed my hand.
    “Isn’t that just flat out crazy? I’m going to be an aunt. Well, not by blood, but whatever, doesn’t matter.” Kennedy giggled as she put mashed potatoes on her plate.
    “Of course you will be an aunt. You are practically my sister and my only family. Well besides Stefan and Bean, of course.”
    Kennedy smiled at me. “Let’s quit the mushy stuff, I’m hungry.” I laughed as we all began eating.
    By the time dinner had ended, it was decided that our wedding would be in Bora Bora. It was hard choosing between Belize and Bora Bora, but Bora Bora won. Stefan and Ayden were going to check their schedules, and then we could set a date, but I was pushing for soon.
    Once dinner was cleaned up, we made our way into the living room where we continued our discussion. I hadn’t noticed the time, but I was constantly yawning, so I checked the clock—almost midnight.
    “Well, we should get going,” Ayden said, noticing my yawn.
    “I am so glad you came over.” I stood and hugged Kennedy, tightly.
    “Me too.”
    We walked over to the front door and Ayden shook Stefan’s hand before giving me a small hug. Kennedy leaned over to give me another hug.
    “Take care of yourself, please,” she whispered in my ear. I nodded before she released me.
    “Of course I will. We will do lunch or something to talk about the trip in the next couple of days, I promise.”
    “Okay, love ya bitch!” she hollered as she began walking to Ayden’s car.
    “Love you!”
      Stefan closed the door and locked it before sweeping me off my feet. I snuggled into his chest as he carried me the short trip to our bedroom.
    He undressed me and put me in one of his white shirts before tucking me into bed. He quickly undressed down to his black Armani boxer briefs and turned out the light. I couldn’t help but yawn again as he lay down and pulled me into the nook of his arm.
    I smiled as I draped my legs across his bare legs, then rubbed them up and down.
    “Go to sleep, baby,” Stefan whispered as he kissed my forehead. He snaked his hand under my shirt and gently massaged my boob. Even as tired as I was, he still turned me on. I tried to snuggle in closer to him, but I couldn’t get any closer.
    I let his hand overtake my body, rubbing gently, everywhere. I was relaxing under his soft, loving touch, and before I knew it, sleep had overtaken my body.

    When I woke up it was still dark, and Stefan wasn’t lying in bed. I sat up and looked around the room, trying to get my eyes adjusted to the darkness.