Page 127 of Beautiful Distraction

The party begins. Food and drinks are being served. We chat.We tell stories. We laugh. But Kellan’s eyes never let me go.

It’s only later, when the engagement party’s over, andeveryone is gone, and there’s only us in the barn, that I sit on Kellan’s lap.

I cannot help but keep staring at my ring.

It’s such a big rock.

“Are you sure?” he asks, catching me staring at my ringagain. “And you’re not saying yes just because everyone was here, and there wasa lot of pressure on you?”

“I think that’s why you called everyone for emotionalsupport. Your ego couldn’t take another ‘no.’” I kiss his lips, my mouthlingering on his, breathing him in, indulging in his taste and scent. “I’vebeen waiting for this moment for the past eighteen months. You sure took yourtime.”

His brows shoot up. “Well, I had to make sure you wouldn’trefuse me. I worked hard to change your mind.”

“I never had to change my mind, Kellan,” I whisper. “Ialready knew I wanted to be with you the moment I saw you. I just thought youwere too good to be true. That you couldn’t possibly be serious about us.”

He frowns. “Why would you think that?”

I shrug. “You’re still famous, Kellan. You have the looksand the talent, and could go back to the rock star life any time. You couldhave any woman in this world, and yet you chose me.”

“I did, probably because I only like one type, and that’syou.” His voice is soft, his tone meaningful. “I love you, Ava.”

“I love you, too.” I smile at him, then look into his eyes,and think of how our future will soon change. My voice is slightly choked.“Kellan, will you still marry me if I tell you that I’m pregnant?”

His eyes widen, though I can’t tell whether it’s with shockor horror. “You’re pregnant?”

I nod. I’m so happy, and yet I don’t know whether I shouldfeel this way.

What if he breaks up with me? He said he’d never commit tosomeone with kids.

Instead of anger or confusion, I find his lips breaking intoa smile. His eyes shimmer with joy.

“All the more reason to get married then.” His smile turnsinto a grin. He’s about to say something to try and annoy me. “Except…”

“Except?”

“How far are you along?”

I know what he’s doing. He’s being a jerk for the sake ofit.

“Five weeks, and yes, to answer any doubts you might have,it’s your child.” I laugh. “I can’t believe you were about to ask me that. You’reso insatiable, I barely have the energy to walk around the house, let alonefuck someone else.”

“Sorry.” He lets out a laugh. “Old habits die hard. I justneeded you to acknowledge that last part. I’ve been dying to hear it. How comeyou didn’t tell me sooner?”

“We never talked about kids,” I say slowly.

“I wanted to broach the marriage subject first,” Kellansays. “I know how I feel about kids. They’re all going to be trouble,particularly if they carry the Boyd blood.” His fingers trail down my neckgently. “You’ll have your hands full. I cannot wait to start a family with you.I wish you had told me earlier.”

“Why?”

“Because I would have insisted that we get married soon so Ican have you all to myself before I have to share you with a brat.” His smilesoftens, and I remember why I fell in love with him.

He’s funny, witty, and a little bit outrageous, and that’sexactly what I need in my life.

Someone who doesn’t take himself too seriously.

Someone who can make me laugh and let me be myself.

“You’ll be a great dad,” I whisper.

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