Page 59 of Manny's Surprise Baby
“He’ll get his,” Colin growled. “If the Ancients took care of my brother’s piece-of-shit alpha, I don’t believe they’ll let Baxter get away with murdering your babies and almost killing you too.”
I clenched my fists. I didn’t want to argue with Colin. He still believed the Ancients watched over us. But I didn’t. And I’d given up thinking Baxter would be punished long ago. I didn’t believe the Ancients really cared what had happened to me. In the beginning of my time with Baxter, I’d prayed for rescue, but eventually, I’d realized that no one would come for me. Because no one really cared where I was anyway. Not once my grandmother had died.
I shook my head, trying to get rid of those depressing thoughts. “Anyway, I know when I’m pregnant. I’ve been through it enough times.”
Colin frowned. “So you had the eye thing? The painful chills?”
“Yes.” I sighed. “Then I puked half the night.”
“Damn.” Colin sighed. “Did Seth notice anything was wrong?”
I smiled almost against my will, and my chest tightened with emotion. “He was really kind to me. Very nurturing. He wouldn’t leave my side.”
Colin smiled. “Told you he was a good alpha.”
“I’ll give you that he was good to me. But we barely know each other. He has no idea what I am or that I can even get pregnant. He’s going to bail. I guarantee it. It’s one thing to soothe someone who is sick. But he’s not going to be able to handle this weird situation. And who could blame him?” It was too bad, because while maybe I wouldn’t admit this to Colin, I actually was starting to really like Seth.
“I think when you tell him, he’ll want to be a part of your life. He’ll want to raise this baby with you. He really seems into you, Pierce. I’m not just saying that.” Colin sounded sincere. “I’ve never seen him like this.”
“I don’t know about that.” My face was warm.
Colin sighed. “He’s just the kind of alpha you need. When he finds out about the baby, yes, he’ll be freaked-out at first, but he’s going to want to be a family. I’m sure of it.”
“You’re the one who told me he’s a player. Why would he suddenly want to settle down?”
“He’s different lately. Ever since he met you… he’s just not himself.” Colin chuffed. “And frankly, neither are you.”
“Still.” I touched my stomach protectively. “I have to be very careful. I’m not sure I want to tell Seth. What if he tries to make me abort this baby?” Panic filled my gut. “I can’t let that happen. Not again. I need to protect this child. I failed so many times before, but not this time.”
Frowning, Riley said, “He’d never do that. You have to tell him about the baby.”
“Says who?”
Colin looked frustrated. “It’s his baby too, Pierce.”
“He just found out he has an eight-year-old daughter. This is the last thing he needs. For God’s sake, Colin. He’s never heard of a solar eclipse omega. He’ll think I’m a freak of nature. I mean, I kind of am.”
Colin didn’t look pleased. “Our ability to have babies is a gift. Not a curse.”
“If he’s like most alphas I’ve known, he wouldn’t agree. Trust me, he won’t want to know. Ignorance is bliss if you’re a self-centered alpha.”
Riley gave me an exasperated look. “From what I know of Seth, he’ll want to be a part of this baby’s life. He was furious he didn’t know about Emily sooner. You can’t keep this from him, Pierce. That’s just not right.”
I widened my eyes. “He won’t believe me anyway. It’s too nuts.”
“So you talk to him and work this out.” Riley’s face was pinched.
“Riley’s right. You can’t hide this. He needs to know.”
I shot a warning glance toward Colin. “This is my business. Don’t you dare tell him.”
He scowled. “Pierce, you’re being immature. You’re letting your fears run you.”
“I shouldn’t have come here.” I stood and raked a hand through my hair. “I thought you would understand, but you don’t.”
“If anyone understands, it’s me.” Colin sighed. “And if I thought for one second that Seth was the kind of jerk who’d reject you or treat you poorly, I’d be all for keeping this hushed up. But Seth really likes you. I mean, if you could have seen his face when I told him about how Baxter treated you? He was furious for you, Pierce. He was absolutely livid.”
I grimaced. “He’s a protective type. That’s why he’s a bodyguard.”
