Page 35 of Baby for My Best Friend's Brother

She lets out a soft laugh. “Good. Because I love you, too.”

Unable to stay away from her another second, I pull her into my arms. I rest my forehead against hers. The lump in my throat swells and I blink hard against my own damp eyes.

“How are you feeling?” I ask.

She lifts her shoulders. “Good. Scared. Excited. Already sick to my stomach.”

I brush a thumb across her cheek. “You’re already sick?”

She nods. “I puked twice.”

“You poor thing.” I gently stroke her back. “Was it nerves?”

“Not exactly.”

I frown. “Is something wrong?”

“No.” She hesitates. Then her smile turns radiant. “Because I am pregnant.”

“You’re—?” I blink. “Already? Can they tell that fast?”

“They can when you’re already two weeks along.”

“Two weeks…” I suck in a breath as warmth spreads through my chest. “You’ve been pregnant for two weeks?”

She nods. “We took a test an hour ago before I started the procedure. Apparently those condoms we used were just novelty.”

She pulls a face. “I should probably warn the other girls.”

“You’re having my baby—our baby?”

“I’m having our baby.”

I whoop and wrap her in my arms, spinning her around. She throws her head back and lets out a laugh—the most beautiful, melodious sound I’ve ever heard.

The woman I love.

The mother of my child.

That thought gives me pause.

“Oh shit.” I set her down carefully. “I have to be more careful. You’re carrying precious cargo.”

“It’s okay.” She beams at me. “I won’t break.”

“I know. You’re the strongest woman I know.” I her hair back away from her face. “But I plan to take care of you and this little one.”

She leans into me. “You better. I’m not doing this without snacks and back rubs.”

“Deal.” I grin, and go back to rubbing gentle circles around her back. “But promise me one thing.”

“What’s that?”

“We are not getting a mini van.”

“Oh of course not.” Her eyes sparkle. “No self-respecting mountain man would ever drive one of those.”

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