Page 92 of Nitro

“A sonogram?”

“Yeah, that.” My heart beats faster at the thought of seeing our little bean growing inside her. “Let’s book it right now.”

“Not yet. We will. But can we just enjoy the news for a little bit longer before we start scheduling stuff?”

“Okay. Yeah. Oh, shit. The ring. I mean, fuck.” I crack open the box because, of course, there’s a ring inside. “Marry me, kitten. I wanted to do a whole speech and shit, but I can’t even think straight right now.”

“Are you asking me to marry you?”

“Yes. Fuck yeah. Kitten, will you marry me?” I hold my breath because I don’t know if she wants to get married a second time. Her first one was a fucking disaster. Why would she want to go through that again?

“Of course, I will.” She flings her arms around me, and we tumble to the floor. I drop the ring box while trying to catch her.She laughs and crawls across me to grab the sparkling diamond. I take it from her and slide it onto her finger. It’s a perfect fit, thank God. Those sales ladies at the jewelry store sure know their shit. I need to go back and thank them.

Holly holds her hand up to the light. “I always wanted a princess cut ring. My first one was an emerald cut. It never felt right.”

“Are you ready to get rid of it?” I ask.

“Did you find it? I hid it because I wasn’t sure what to do.”

“I have an idea. Of course, you get to ultimately decide, but I think you might like this.”

“What?”

“Let’s pawn it and give the money to a local domestic violence shelter.”

“That’s the best idea you’ve ever had. I love it!” She beams.

“I’ve got one more idea.”

“You do?”

“Uh-huh.” I slide my hands under her sweater and cup her full breasts.

“What is it?” she asks breathlessly.

“Let’s spend the rest of the day in bed.”

“That sounds like a great plan.” She laughs before straddling me.

As she lowers her face to kiss me, I sweep her hair out of the way. When her full, seductive lips meet mine, all my fears vanish. We’re going to figure this out. I know we are. Because we’re going to do it as a team, and together, we’re unstoppable.

Chapter 25: Holly

I slip into the high-neck, sleeveless red chiffon dress Nina and Julia gave me when I first moved into the clubhouse. I haven’t had a chance to wear it yet, but if I don’t do it soon, it might not fit for months. The girls will be here in a few minutes to take me baby shopping. I printed out a checklist of baby items I need to buy so we don’t forget anything. This whole process has been totally overwhelming, but it’s also the most fun and exciting time of my life.

“Do you really have to go?” Nitro asks, holding my waist.

“I can’t stay in bed with you all the time. We need to get ready for the baby.”

“How long will you be gone?” He tries to walk me back to the bed, but I dig in my heels.

“Until we get everything we need.”

“Can I come with you?”

“It’s a girl’s day today. You and I can go some other time.” When he pouts, I add, “Are you feeling left out? Because I don’t want you to feel like you’re missing anything.”

“Don’t buy every item on that list. Same some for us to get together.”

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