Page 67 of Manny's Surprise Baby
“You can pretend this isn’t happening if you want.” Pierce’s voice was hushed. “But in three months there’s going to be a baby, and that will be a lot harder to ignore.”
I widened my eyes. “Three months? Why so short?”
Colin shrugged. “It’s not our choice.”
“The gestation is shorter than in humans. It is what it is.” Pierce crossed his arms.
“Jesus, three months?” My voice wobbled.
As fantastic as this all seemed, I knew that I had to either accept what they said or leave and never speak to the three of them again. I glanced at Pierce, and although he had a stubborn jut to his jaw, he looked scared. My heart softened as I realized he assumed I’d reject him. Something about glimpsing his raw vulnerability got through to me. As proud as he was, he’d never in a million years have made up a scenario where heneededme. That went against everything that made Pierce who he was.
I took a step toward him. “You’re actually carrying my… mybaby?”
He lifted his chin, even as his gaze flickered nervously. “Yes.”
I frowned. “Jesus.” I stared at him wide-eyed. “Well, do you… do you need to see a doctor? Shouldn’t we get you vitamins or something?”
He grimaced. “Um…” He glanced to Colin.
“Uh, he can’t see a regular doctor, obviously.” Colin laughed awkwardly. “In about eight weeks he’ll need to go to the mountains, and they will check him over there.”
“Okay.” I studied Pierce. “Seems like he should see someone sooner.”
“This is how it always is. He’ll probably be fine,” Colin said.
Probably?
I scowled. “Why can’t he go to the mountains now?”
Pierce surprised me when he laughed. “Because no one does that.”
Riley sighed. “I didn’t like that part either. It seems weird to wait. Humans and our female omegas see the doctors all the way through the pregnancy. But these solar eclipse omegas don’t do it like that.”
“That’s not very logical.” I frowned.
“I took care of a few of the solar eclipse omegas up there. I’m sure it will be fine.” Pierce held my gaze. “I know it’s different from what you’re used to with our female omegas. You’ll get used to the idea eventually.”
“Yes.” I glanced around the pool area, feeling as if the world had gone crazy. “I feel like I’m losing my mind.”
“You two need to talk without us around.” Colin sighed. “Pierce can fill you in on all the details about the compound and things like that.”
“I need to go to work,” I muttered. How was I supposed to just go about my daily duties with something this fantastical occurring in my life?
“I’d better take you home.” Pierce moved toward the doors that led inside.
“Okay.” I met Colin’s astute gaze. “It doesn’t feel real.”
“It takes time.”
I nodded and followed Pierce out to the car. Once we were inside, he started the engine and drove us home. I didn’t say much on the ride. I felt overwhelmed and tongue-tied with the knowledge that I was supposedly going to be a father for the second time. I barely had a handle on things with Emily. How the heck was I going to be a good father to an infant?
When we got to my house, we went inside and I grabbed my suit jacket from my bedroom. Pierce waited by the front door, and when I approached, he looked uneasy. “I don’t blame you if you’re mad at me.”
“I’m notmad. Confused as hell, yes. Why would I be mad?” I stopped in front of him, wishing I had time to stay and be with him. The alpha in me wanted to hold him and reassure him. I could sense his fear, and it made my gut hurt.
“Because I knew I could get pregnant.” His voice wobbled. “And I still let you bareback.”
A lusty shiver went through me at his words. “We were both a little out of control. To be honest, even if I’d known, I don’t think it would have stopped me.” Logic hadn’t been my focus last night. Getting Pierce naked and fucking had pretty much been all I could think about.
