I walk into the bedroom and see my very sexy wife lying in bed, wearing one of my shirts, reading. "You're reading that book again?"

Tessa looks up from her book. "Well, it is a best seller for a reason."

"Yeah. Because it's about you." I smile.

"No. Because your journey is inspiring." She puts the book down on the nightstand.

"Here." I pass her my phone. "Isn't he the cutest fucking thing you've ever seen?"

"He's wearing his Superman costume?"

"I let him wear it to bed."

"I felt so bad he didn't get to wear it tonight. He's the cutest superhero I've ever seen." Tessa smiles brightly.

"He is. He was also a really cute Teletummy, though."

"I'm not even going to bother..." Tessa laughs.

"I can't wait to get out of this thing," I say as I finally start to take off my costume, until I'm wearing only my boxers. I walk over to the bed and crawl in next to Tessa. I reach over and grab my book off the nightstand. "Do you ever miss the boy who wrote this?"

"What do you mean?"

"This boy had an edge," I say as I wave the book around. "He was exciting and adventurous. And he sure got a lot of action. Do you ever miss him?" I search her eyes for an answer.

"Hardin," she begins to say as she caresses my cheek. "Yes, you've grown up, but you are still all those things."

"You think so?"

"Of course. We both know you'll never lose your edge."

"What about the action?"

"Well..." She starts to run her fingers through my hair. "I find the man I spent the evening with tonight a lot sexier than that boy."

"How so?"

"Let's just say I prefer the man who always puts his family first, is willing to spend an entire night dressed up as a purple Teletubby named Tinky-Winky for his daughter and tucks his son into bed wearing his Superman costume. The boy who wrote that book doesn't hold a candle to this man in front of me."

"Really?"

She cups my cheek. "Yes."

"I didn't know that costume was such a turn on for you, baby. You know... I could go put it back on if that's what gets you going..." I wiggle my eyebrows.

"Stop!" She giggles.

"Seriously, though. How about a little action?" I nuzzle into her neck.

"Th-the kids..." she stutters.

"They're passed out in a sugar coma." I kiss down her neck.

"Are you sure?" She moans quietly.

"Mmm-hmm," I hum against her neck. She lifts herself off the bed and I remove my shirt from her body, then her ridiculous fluffy cloud pyjama pants, along with her panties. I kiss my way down her chest and stomach, stopping just below her belly button. I look up at her for a moment. "Now, it's time for my treat." I smirk before pressing my mouth to her most sensitive bud.

"That feels like Heaven." She runs her fingers through my hair, encouraging me to continue pleasuring her.

"I know, baby..." I continue to move my tongue in the same pattern until I have her moaning my name and tugging on my hair.

"Hardin... That was..." Tessa says lazily.

"I've still got it," I say proudly and Tessa rolls her eyes.

"We'll see if you've still got it." She pulls me on top of her and starts to push my boxers down before I help remove them all the way.

"Last chance for the costume."

Tessa laughs before pulling my face toward her and moulding her mouth to mine.

I run my hands down her silky thighs, spreading them wide before guiding myself into her. I slowly start to thrust into her as she moves her hands up my biceps. I reach down and try to wrap her legs around my waist, desperately trying to get deeper inside her. I kiss her rosy lips, along her jaw, and down her neck, while I take my time making love to my beautiful wife, slowly and thoroughly.

Relief washes over Tessa's face when I finally start to speed up my movements. "Hardin... I need more of you," she begs and rakes her nails down my back.

I continue to move faster, until I'm pounding into her relentlessly, and her chest is bouncing up and down to the rhythm of my thrusting. "Come for me, baby," I whisper into her ear.

As if on cue, Tessa tightens her legs around me, along with her grip on my arms. I watch her pull her bottom lip between her teeth to help keep herself quiet as she comes undone beneath me.

Watching her enjoy my body is enough to send me over the edge. With a few more quick thrusts, I finally release myself into her and nuzzle into her neck. "Fuck..." I curse quietly.

Tessa runs her fingers gently through my hair before bringing me to look at her. "I love you," she says as she gently rubs her thumb against my cheek.

I look at her for a moment longer before pressing my forehead to hers. "I love you, my beautiful wife." I roll off her and immediately gather her in my arms. "So?"

"So...?"

"Do I still got it?"

Tessa laughs. "Oh, yes, you do." She begins to trace my tree tattoo.

"Tess, tonight got me thinking..."

"About what?"

"I haven't been the best husband or father lately."

Tessa sits up and looks at me. "What are you talking about?"

"I've been focusing too much on work. I'm always writing, trying to make a deadline or I'm in meetings."

"You work hard to provide for your family, Hardin."

"I know I complained a little—" Tessa glares at me. "Okay, I complained a lot about tonight, but this is what I want for the rest of my life. I want quality time with my family, just like we had tonight."

"But, Hardin, you have your new book coming out soon."

"I know. I'll still find a way to make it work, but I'm going to make sure I make time so we can have more nights like tonight." I pull Tessa close to me and kiss the top of her head.

"I don't know what to say... We're so lucky to have you."

"I still can't believe those amazing kids are mine. And I really can't believe I get to spend every night for the rest of my life with you lying in my arms."

"So..." Tessa begins to run her fingers up and down my chest and stomach. "Do you think you have another round in you?"

"Fuck, yes." I move to climb on top of her. "Want me to wear the costume this time?" I ask and Tessa begins to giggle uncontrollably. I gently brush the hair away from her beautiful face. "Thank you for choosing to create this wonderful life with me. I love you, Tess."

"I love you, Hardin." She smiles at me and caresses my cheek lovingly.

Without wasting another second, I push myself into her, eager to make love to my beautiful wife, the mother of my children and my entire fucking world.