Page 18 of Shattered Love

I bite my lip, still unable to read him. “Yes, I’m pregnant.”

Before I can finish, Dominic has scooped me up in his arms, planting kisses all over my face as he swings me around. I can’t help but giggle. “You’re happy?”

He stares at me, trying to find the right word. “Knowing you're carrying my baby—that I put it there—it’s…”

Grabbing my face, kissing me, his tongue pushing in my mouth as he grabs my ponytail tight, holding the kiss and telling me, showing me, everything his words won’t allow.

We break apart and Dominic smiles down on me, his eyes the clearest green I have ever seen them. The sight makes my heart flutter.

“Congratulations, man, you're going be a dad!”

He pulls Carter in, doing that man hug thing and taking poor Carter by surprise. I don’t think he has ever hugged him before.

“I knocked you up! My swimmers are awesome.”

Carter snorts, trying to hold back a laugh. Even I can’t stop the smile, seeing Dom so happy. He’s like a kid at Christmas.

“Sorry, Stone, but we need to leave.”

He frowns, looking at me, then his eyes travel to my stomach.

“We will still be here when you get home.”

Picking me up, he places me on the sofa. “You don’t move.”

I smirk. “What if I’m hungry or need to pee?”

His eyebrows pull together. “Okay, you're allowed to move only for food and the toilet.”

I nod, knowing full well I won’t listen.

Narrowing his eyes. “I mean it, Avery. Your sexy ass stays on the sofa.”

I roll my eyes. “You can’t be serious, Dominic. I’m not the first woman to get pregnant.”

He shakes his head, the stubborn asshole. I should have guessed how protective he would get.

“It’s the first time my wife is pregnant, so when I’m out at work I need to know you’re safe. That both of you are safe.”

I nod. “Okay, here’s the deal. I have to get changed, grab my Kindle and something to eat, then I won’t leave here unless it’s to use the toilet.”

I hold out my hand, making Carter laugh.

Dominic’s lips twitch and he leans over the back of the sofa, kissing me like he is Spider-Man. “Deal, beautiful,” he whispers against my lips.

I grin.

* * *

I must have fallenasleep because I wake to soft kisses on my eyelids. My eyes flutter open to see Dominic standing over me and Cooper standing next to him. I smile sleepily.

“Hey.” I rub Cooper’s head.

Dominic kisses me softly. “You’re tired, babe.”

I yawn as I nod.

Picking me up, kissing my forehead as he carries me upstairs. As soon as my head hits the pillow, I’m asleep.

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