Remy smiled. "No, love. I won."

Nadia Wolf, continued.

Nadia packed her suitcase. It now overflowed with clothes she had picked up along the way. Funny, since she started the poker tour without a suitcase and only the clothes on her back. Now, she had everything she needed, including a handsome fiance.

She was nervous to fly home. It had been like a dream living in plush hotels, touring different countries. And now, reality was their next destination.

"What are you thinking about?" Caleb asked, discarding the magazine he had been flipping through.

"Nothing."

"You have that crease between your eyes. What is it?"

"I'm not ready to go back," she admitted.

"We hit every poker tournament this side of the world."

"We don't need tournaments to still play here."

Caleb walked over and took the shirt she had folded and refolded ten times and placed it into the suitcase. "What's this about?"

"I'm just nervous," Nadia said with a sigh. "Nothing good ever happened in Vegas. My life was one long series of disasters. I don't want a repeat. I don't want to lose . . ."

"You don't want to lose what?"

Nadia couldn't speak. It felt as if one of Gus's wooly fur b.a.l.l.s was stuck in her throat.

Caleb wrapped his arms around her, tugging her into him. She nuzzled into his chest, feeling his warmth seep into her. Would it always be this way with Caleb? Would she always feel safe in his arms?

"Kitten, talk to me. Tell me what's wrong. You know I'd do anything for you."

"I just have a bad feeling about going home. For one thing, I don't have a home. For another, I lost everything. I almost lost you. I don't want that to happen."

He squeezed her tight before stepping back to look into her eyes. "You won't lose me because we're getting married as soon as the plane lands. And we already signed the papers to start construction on our house. We'll stay in the condo until it's ready."

"You have an answer for everything, don't you?" Nadia retorted, frustrated that he had everything planned and was calm while she was frazzled.

But it was true; she and Vegas were bad luck together.

"Do you promise to love me no matter what happens?" Nadia asked.

"Yes," he said, kissing her nose.

"Even if our new house blows up?"

"Our new house is going to explode?"

Nadia shrugged. "My apartment did."

"Good point. Then yes, I will still love you even if our house is destroyed."

"What if m.u.f.fin comes back and takes up residence?"

"Should we warn her about the bomb first?" Caleb teased.

Nadia playfully swatted his arm. "I'm serious. You might know what I've been through, but you haven't lived it. It's not fun."

He tugged her into him again, stroking her back. "I vow to love you no matter how rotten your luck is, no matter how many houses we have to rebuild, no matter what lunatics you attract. I love you, Nadia, bad luck and all."

"Then I think we should add those to the wedding vows, just in case."

Caleb smiled. "Frankie might take offense to the lunatic remark."

"No, he'd think we were talking about someone else. In Frankie's eyes, he is perfect."

"And you're perfect in mine."

Nadia laughed. "You're laying it on a bit thick."

He shrugged. "Maybe, but it's true. Would it help if we wagered on it?"

Nadia shook her head, pushing back from Caleb. "We've wagered enough for at least a decade. I still can't sit properly from my last loss." She felt the hot blush race up her neck.

"Would you like me to inspect your bottom?"

Heat engulfed her face. "No! I still can't believe we got matching tattoos."

"See, and you were worried you'd lose me. I'm with you forever now."

"Caleb!"

He laughed. "How about if we wager just one more time? If bad luck strikes within a month of our return, I will pack you up and move you to wherever you want."

"You might want to stop construction now while there's still time."

"You'll be with me. What could happen?"

Nadia already had a list prepared, but she didn't think telling him would help her cause. "Yes, I'll be with you. So, with your magical good luck counteracting my bad luck, what will you get if you win?"

"I get to pick our baby's name."

Nadia startled. Her gaze flew to Caleb's. Did he know? No, he couldn't. She had only figured it out a few days ago. She was waiting to see her doctor to confirm. But she had a feeling the pee stick didn't lie. It had lit up like a Christmas tree.

"Well?" Caleb asked.

"Who said we're having kids?" Nadia asked.

"I don't know. I just thought we would." Caleb frowned. "Do I have to wager on that too?"

Nadia shook her head and smiled. "I think we can make something happen in that area."

"Well, we've practiced enough at it." He nodded to the bed. "Care for another try? Our plane doesn't leave for another five hours."

"If we must," she teased.

He kissed her, hurrying her to the bed. Clothes were stripped somewhere in between. As they tumbled into bed, Caleb asked again, "Do you agree to the wager?"

"Yes, but you'll be sorry," Nadia said, trying to stay focused as Caleb kissed a heated trail down her. "I have a feeling I will win this one."

"I won't mind," he said, his voice a soft vibration against her sensitive skin. "I'll still be with you."

"And if you win?"

Nadia felt Caleb smile against her stomach. "I thought Ursula Usher might be a fun name."

Dear Lord, he had to be joking.

"And if it's a boy?" she choked out.

"Definitely Usherton Usher. I really like that one."

Maybe the stick was wrong. Maybe she'd never have kids who'd be plagued by such terrible names.

As Caleb's hands and lips roamed, she knew she was doomed. While she didn't think she was the motherly type, she'd have as many babies as he wanted as long as he continued making love to her. And if he wanted to name them Ursula and Usherton, then so be it. She'd just make sure they had decent middle names to use.

"Game on," she sighed happily.

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Pocketful of Diamonds.

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