Total pages in book: 25
Estimated words: 23140 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 116(@200wpm)___ 93(@250wpm)___ 77(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 23140 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 116(@200wpm)___ 93(@250wpm)___ 77(@300wpm)
He nods. “Of course honey. I’m ready to go at any speed you want.”
That makes me smile, but then I take his big hand and place it over my belly.
“No, I meant we have to go slow because I’m pregnant with your child, Clay. You’re going to be a daddy soon.”
My breath stops in my chest as the handsome man’s eyes widen. He looks to be completely in shock, and my heart starts beating wildly. OMG, what if he doesn’t want this child?
But then a huge grin wreaths his face, and he looks down at where his palm covers the soft pooch of my tummy.
“Really, baby?” he rasps. “Holy shit,” he breathes.
“Are you happy?” I whisper. “Do you want to be a daddy, Clay?”
He looks me in the eye, and to my surprise, there are tears in his gaze.
“Yes, absolutely. I’ve always wanted to be a father, and it’s finally happening.” Then, he turns my face towards his and gently kisses my pink pout. “I can’t think of anyone better to raise my children than you Kitty. You’ve already made me the luckiest man in the world, but now even more so.”
His words make me tear up as well.
“Do you really mean it? You’re happy I’m with child?” I whisper.
“Happy? Baby, I’m elated,” he says, pulling me close. “I’m madly in love with you, Kitty Purcell, and I’m absolutely over the moon knowing that you’re going to be the mother of my child.”
My heart swoops and then falls as I wrap my arms about those broad shoulders.
“Oh Clay, I love you too. I have for so long, and I’m so glad that we’re going to be a family.”
With that, our lips meet and our souls touch. After all, Clay came upon me playing with myself on a moonlit night not long ago. But now, our encounter has become something new and unexpected. I survived a brutal attack because the alpha male rescued me against all odds, using the very implements that I used to be afraid of. But I’m not afraid anymore. In Clay’s arms, I’ll be safe and happy, secure forevermore.
Epilogue
Clay
Seven months later.
“Okay, does everybody understand the plan?” I call to the large group before me.
“Yes,” they chorus back, giddy with anticipation. I look over my shoulder, motioning with my hands for everyone to be quiet. Then, I run to the glass door and peer at the parking lot, but there’s no movement yet.
Meanwhile, in back of me, the crowd stirs. Kitty’s friend Edna is here, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Purcell, Kitty’s parents. Even Bellarmine and Freddie came, although of course, they haven’t told anyone about their jobs. After all, Sansa and I partnered up to throw Kitty a baby shower, so it’s a time for celebration. It’s my girlfriend’s last day of work, and I’m looking forward to seeing her expression when she realizes that everyone’s here.
Suddenly, there’s movement at the front door, and we take our places hiding behind various candy displays. Then Sansa opens the door and leads Kitty inside. My girlfriend is huge, with an enormous belly and a lusciously huge behind. She’s glowing with pregnancy and I’ve never been so proud to call her mine.
Instantly, all of us leap out with joy, noisemakers going wild as confetti floats in the air. It’s a good thing Sansa has an arm around Kitty’s back because my girlfriend almost topples over with surprise. Immediately, I jump forward to take her in my arms.
“Surprise!” people cry. “Surprise, surprise!”
“What—” Kitty stammers. “What is this?” Her voice shoots up several octaves with shock. “Did you plan this?” she squeals, looking at Sansa. Then, her gaze shifts to me. “Or you?”
I chuckle.
“Guilty as charged,” I say. “But I wanted you to have a wonderful baby shower, honey, because you deserve it.” Meanwhile, I watch as Kitty’s eyes dart around the room, noting the guests and colorful décor. It’s a lively scene of joyful, organized chaos with streamers, balloons, and a pile of gifts in one corner. My girlfriend’s eyes sparkle in astonishment and then she looks back at me and Sansa, speechless. The buxom brunette’s bottom lip begins to quiver and tears quickly swell in her eyes.
“I can’t believe it,” she whispers. “Thank you so much!”
Immediately, Sansa becomes a mother hen. “Oh, come here, you!” the other woman coos, wrapping Kitty in her arms. She rubs my girlfriend’s back supportively, and over her shoulder, teasingly mouths ‘hormones’ to me. I nod seriously. Of course. My girlfriend is heavily pregnant with our child right now, so there must be gallons of hormones coursing through her veins.
Kitty’s tears stop quickly, however, as she greets the other guests. Stepping out of Sansa’s embrace, she spins around and hugs Edna, who’s practically jumping with joy, her brown curls bouncing.
“OMG, OMG, you’re going to pop soon!” Edna squeals. Kitty grins and winks.