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  “I can’t turn down home cooked meals,” he laughed. “Where’s Stefan?”

  “Still asleep. I was starving.”

  “I bet after sleeping for twenty-four hours. Are you sure you’re okay?” I could tell he was worried.

  “Yeah, probably just the pregnancy.” I finished cooking three omelets and put them on separate plates, then added a couple of slices of bacon as Stefan walked in. He was wearing black pajama

  bottoms that hung low on his sexy body. Everything inside of me wanted to throw all the food down and lick every inch of his body.

  Eat, then you can have him for dessert.

  Good plan.

  “It smells so good in here, babe,” Stefan greeted me, kissing me on the side of my head.

  “Omelets and bacon. Sit down next to Charles and I will get your plate ready.” “‘Morning, man. When did you get over here?” Stefan sat down next to Charles.

  “Just a little bit ago. I thought you would’ve been up by now. Long night?”

  “Yeah, just finishing up some things, that’s all. I’m not working today, though. I figured I would take a day off and spend time with my lady. You can have the day off too.” I was kind of surprised. Charles usually went everywhere with us, but I’m sure he had a reason to his madness.

  “That’d be really nice. Thank you, man.”

  “Breakfast is served, gentlemen.” I sat the plates down in front of them. You would have thought they’d been denied food for days. They both dug in, finishing half their plate before I could sit down and start mine.

  “Babe, this is fucking delicious. Thank you.” Stefan kissed me on the cheek.

  “I’m glad you’re enjoying it.”

  After we finished eating, I cleaned up the dishes and put everything away. Charles said his goodbyes, and Stefan went to take a shower.

  I tip-toed into the bathroom, trying to be quiet. I took off my clothes, tossing them into the dirty clothes basket, then opened the shower curtain. Stefan’s back was turned as I slipped into the shower and ran my hands along his rock hard stomach. He turned around and smiled before kissing my forehead.

  “Hey there, sexy.” I smiled up at him.

  “I could say the same to you.” He pushed me under the warm water and started kissing me. He was forceful with his kiss, and I felt his excitement push against my leg. I got down on my knees as the water trailed over me and grabbed him, sliding my hand back and forth.

  Time to make him moan.

  I slipped my mouth over his head and twirled my tongue, tasting every inch of him. His hands quickly found my damp hair and he started pulling. I let my mouth slide further back, making him moan. I stayed there for a minute, allowing myself to fully taste him, all of him. I was getting so turned on just listening to the pleasure I was making him feel.

  “Oh, baby. That feels amazing.”

  After a couple of minutes, Stefan stopped me from going any longer and pulled me to my feet. He was quickly on his knees, sucking and licking every inch of me. He slipped two fingers inside of me, causing me to inhale a sharp breath and stable myself on his shoulders. I dug my fingers into him as he bit and nibbled on the folds that covered my sweet spot.

  “Baby…oh yes…please,” I moaned out, barely able to think straight. He stood and pulled me up, whipping my legs around him. He was quickly inside of me, pushing me back against the cold shower wall. He paused, noticing my shiver, then turned the shower head so that it sprayed on us.

  “Better?” He smiled before leaning in to kiss me.

  “Yes,” I breathed through his kiss. He started his motion again...harder, deeper inside of me making me curl my fingers through his sexy, wet hair. We were breathing hard, kissing each other, and digging our fingers into each other’s skin.

  He lifted me higher, grabbing my ass with his hands and squeezing it hard. He slammed into me, making me cry out each time. My head was spinning as he nibbled on my neck and ear.

  “Come baby, come with me,” he whispered as he slammed into me. I went over the edge, screaming and moaning his name as my orgasm crashed through my whole body. I felt the warm sensation shoot inside of me.

  “I could do this all day.” He held me tight, kissing me lightly on my neck.

  “We could. If I recall, you’re free all day.” I smirked at him as I washed my hair.

  “Is that a dare?” he asked.

  “I’m not daring you to do anything, hon. Just saying that it might not be a bad thing if I’m not able to feel my legs by the end of the day.” That earned me a smack on the rear and a sexy as hell smile. I melted as he leaned down and kissed my neck.

  “I just might take you up on that offer.”

  We stepped out of the shower and dried off. Stefan whipped me into his bed, licking and nibbling every place imaginable on my body. This was the life.

  When I woke up, it was night time outside and the whole house was quiet. We had spent all day in bed making love to each other. I moved and immediately every muscle in my body screamed at me. I was hurting all over and very hungry.

  I carefully got up out of bed so that I didn’t wake Stefan who was snoring beside me. I walked into the bathroom and started a hot bath. I added some bubbles and lavender scented beads. I sank down, covering my whole body with water, and relaxed. I sat in the tub, allowing my mind to power off when Stefan walked into the room.

  “Room for me?” he asked.

  “Always.” I scooted up, allowing him to sit behind me. He wrapped his legs around mine and slid us down further into the water.

  “I’m so fucking sore,” he laughed.

  “Me too. I don’t think I’ve ever been this sore.”

  “I surely hope not.” He kissed the back of my hair. “Can I ask you something?”

  “Of course,” I replied.

  “Do you ever talk to your dad? Has he tried to get in contact with you?”

  Oh shit.

  I hadn’t mentioned that my dad texted me.

  “He has gotten in contact with me.”

  “When?” I felt his body stiffen.

  “You remember right before you took me to The Coach House?”

  “Yes.”

  “I got a text from him right before you picked me up.” I felt the shudder run through my body.

  “Has he tried to get in contact with you since?” He started rubbing my arms, trying to keep me relaxed.

  After smashing my phone into at least a million pieces, I’d started using the one Stefan gave me so that he’d no longer have my number.

  “No, I haven’t heard from him.”

  “You would tell me if he contacted you, right? Whether in person, over the phone, e-mail or anything else?”

  “Yes, of course I would. Why?”

  “I just want to make sure you are safe, all the time. I don’t want anyone or anything hurting you or making you fear for your well-being. Your dad no longer deserves to be in your life. I wish I could find him-”

  “Stefan, stop, I know you are just looking out for me, but at the end of the day he is still my father. Believe me, I want nothing to do with him. He is scum of the earth.”

  “I just want you to feel safe when you’re not with me. I can’t be with you all the time, and in order for him to get to you he will have to step over my cold and lifeless body.”

  I shuddered at that thought. I was not going to think of my soon to be husband dead because of my father. I quickly changed the subject.

  “Are you cooking dinner tonight?”

  He’d got the hint.“Sure, what are you in the mood for?”

  “Surprise me.” I turned and kissed him before stepping out of the tub and wrapping an oversized white towel around me.

  “You have the nicest ass in this entire world.” He smiled at me as he got out of the tub.

  “Ya think?” I dropped my towel as I walked into the bedroom. I heard his deep growl and smiled at the thought of him watching me. I opened a drawer and was about to slip on a pair of shorts.
/>   Stefan stood next to me as he slipped on some basketball shorts. He turned and looked at me, “Will I ever get enough of this?” He ran his fingers down my jaw line.

  “Hopefully not.” I leaned in and started kissing down his neck. I felt him spring to life again signaling it was time for round two, or three, or…

  Hell, who even cared?

  Chapter 3

  The next morning I woke to an empty bed. Sunlight filled the room, and my stomach growled loud.

  Pregnant, tired, and hungry...all the time.

  This was going to be great.

  I got up and pulled on one of Stefan’s shirts, then made my way into the dining room. Stefan looked delicious wearing basketball shorts, no shirt, and barefoot. His hair definitely looked teased, but that was expected after last night. I took in the beautiful sight of him as he made pancakes. He flipped the pancake in their air and caught it with the pan as I took a seat on the barstool.

  I clapped as he turned and gave me a small, sexy grin.

  “Are you hungry?” he asked as he fixed my plate.

  “Did you hear my stomach growling?” I rubbed my tummy.

  “Heard it all night. At one point, I almost made you get up and eat something so Bean would stop begging for food.” He chuckled as he set my plate of food down.

  God, that smells delicious.

  Kudos to you for finding a man who can cook.

  He fixed his plate and sat down next to me as I shoveled food into my mouth.

  Slow down, monster.

  “We have a doctor’s appointment at three. It’s a pregnancy checkup. I made it a couple of days ago.” He began slowing eating his food.

  Gah, I still couldn’t believe it. I had always wanted children, but after I got married and enjoyed the newlywed stage. Now I would have a baby first, then get married. Where was the fun in that?

  Or…

  “What do you think about eloping?” Stephan slowly turned his head towards me, a faint smile touching the corner of his lips.

  “What?”

  “You heard me. Eloping. I don’t want to wait until after Bean is born and I don’t want to do it before because then because I will be a fat cow.”

  “You will never be a fat cow, Jennifer,” he scolded me.

  “So what do you think?”

  “I think I will be happy with whatever you are happy with.” He smiled as he picked up my hand and kissed the back of it, sending chills through my body.

  “It’s settled then.” I smiled back at him as I finished my food. “Oh, man.” I gripped my stomach as a sharp pain exploded in me.

  “What’s wrong?” Stefan gripped my shoulder.

  I covered my mouth with my hand and got up as fast as I could, running straight to the bathroom. My head was buried in the toilet when I heard Stefan come in. Was this seriously what pregnancy was going to be like?

  Oh, God!

  “Babe, you okay?” Stefan asked.

  “Leave, please…”

  “No, baby.” He pulled my hair back out of my face.

  “Is this normal? The pain was super intense,” I asked him as I wiped my face with a towel.

  “What pain?” He was beginning to look worried.

  “I felt a sharp pain in my stomach before I threw up.” The pain was gone now. Maybe I just needed to throw up.

  “Maybe we should take you to the hospital.” Stefan handed me my toothbrush with toothpaste on it.

  “I can wait until the doctor’s appointment.”

  I stood to my feet, feeling very dizzy. Stefan grabbed my waist and pulled me over to him so that I could brush my teeth. After I finished, he started us a warm shower that felt amazing. Stefan squeezed some shampoo in his hands and began lathering my hair while I let the warm water spray on my face. He began massaging the back of my head, slowly working his way down my shoulders. I dropped my head forward, feeling the water wash off the soap out of my hair. He gripped and pulled on my shoulders, making me relax.

  I rolled my head to one side as he began kissing and nibbling on the side of my neck. “You taste delicious,” he whispered in my ear as he began nibbling on it. He turned my head to the other side and began kissing my neck again while running his hands down my back.

  I could get lost in his touch forever.

  He leaned his head up and looked at me, his eyes melting my soul. “I love you, forever.” I leaned in and kissed him, passionately, hard, lovingly. He was mine, forever.

  Once we finished our shower, I walked into the bedroom and collapsed on the bed. Stefan laid down next to me.

  “How’s your stomach, baby?” Stefan asked. I took one more deep breath before placing my hands on my belly. Stefan rolled over to his side and propped his head up with his hand. He eyed me, waiting for an answer. In all honesty, I had forgotten about the sharp pains.

  “The pain is gone.”

  He placed a hand over my hands. “You will always tell me if you experience any abnormal pains, right?” He was concerned. I could see it deep in his eyes. For someone who doesn’t want to be a father, I could tell he cared. Truly cared.

  “Of course I would. I honestly think I just needed to…you know…” I pointed towards the bathroom and stuck my tongue out.

  “Okay, well we need to leave for the doctor shortly, so get ready, please. I will be in my office getting some work done if you need me.” He leaned over and kissed me, lightly flicking my lower lip with his tongue. I smiled as he rolled out of bed. I couldn’t help but stare at his toned, naked ass.

  My eyes met his as a chuckle left his lips. “See something you like?” he asked as he pulled on his black boxer briefs.

  “Very much so,” I responded as I watched him pull on his khaki and light blue polo.

  “Get ready,” he said as he walked out of the bedroom, shutting the door behind him. I rolled over and grabbed my phone. I needed to call Kennedy.

  “Hello?”

  “Kennedy, hey! It’s Jen.”

  “Everything okay? I miss you!”

  “I’m sorry. It’s been crazy since I’ve been home. I have some exciting news to tell you.” I sat up and swung my legs over my bed.

  “Stefan proposed to you?”

  “How did you know?” I asked.

  “Stefan asked for my blessing before asking you. He said that since you didn’t have any family in your life to ask for their blessing, he wanted to ask me. I mean, we are practically sisters.”

  I laughed. “I had no idea he asked you. You never said anything to me.”

  “Why the hell would I tell you about that? I am not ruining that surprise. Plus, Stefan told me he would kill me if I told you, and I’m pretty sure he would put a hit out on me. He does have the money, after all.”

  “Whatever, Kennedy.” I smiled. I missed her. “How are you and Ayden?” I had been so wrapped up in my life and everything going on that I hadn’t made a lot of time for her. I needed to change that.

  “Oh my gosh. Okay, so you pretty much know I am not the type of person to be all lovey, gushy, mushy, shit, ya know? But oh.my.gosh! I am just…so-”

  “In love?” I interrupted her.

  “What?”

  I laughed. “You heard me.”

  “Well I am not…in love. At least…is that what you call this?” She was whispering now.

  “Does he mean the world to you? Do you wake up every morning just to see his face, and go to bed each night just so he can cradle you in his arms? Does he take your breath away every time he kisses you? Do you-”

  “I get it, Jennifer. You’re going to make me puke.”

  “Well…” She was avoiding my question.

  “Call it what you will…”

  “You’re in love!” I screamed! I jumped on my bed and jumped up and down. “My best friend is in love!”

  I wonder if the world is ending?

  “Stop yelling!” Her voice was serious. I knew she probably hated to admit it, but she was in love!

  “What? I am just excite
d for you!” I bounced down on my bed with a loud whoosh and let out a deep breath.

  “Is everything okay?” I snapped my head around to the door. Stefan.

  “Oh yeah, sorry.” I smiled and mouthed Kennedy while pointing at the phone. Stefan smiled and closed the door back.

  “Did Stefan hear you?” Kennedy asked.

  “Yeah, but I don’t know how much or anything. Oh my gosh!” I laughed and threw my back on the bed, lying down and looking at the ceiling.

  “I miss you. I miss being able to have you here and talk to you. Stefan stole your ass away from me.”

  “There is enough of my ass to go around. Why don’t you come over later? Maybe you and Ayden? We can have dinner.”

  “Yeah, sure! We’ll be there. Seven work for you?” I could tell she was excited.

  “Yeah, perfect.”

  “I’ll bring the wine.” I heard her moving stuff around, probably trying to find something to wear. “Fuck! I can’t find anything since I’ve moved to Ayden’s house.”

  I laughed at her. “Kennedy, just throw on some sweats. Who cares?”

  “I care. I just hate that I can’t find shit with these boxes everywhere.” I heard her rustling through another one.

  “Okay. Well, I have to go. See you at seven?”

  “See ya at seven. Love ya, bitch.”

  “Love you.”

  We hung up the phone, and I let out a deep sigh. My best friend was in love.

  After I finally got ready, we made our way to the doctor’s office. I’d wondered if Stefan would come in the room with me, but after the nurse called my name, he stood to his feet. I grabbed his hand and squeezed it as we followed the nurse into a room. Stefan didn’t let go of my hand as we sat down.

  “My name is Caroline,” she said, smiling. “Today is going to be rather easy. We’re just going to confirm the pregnancy, run a couple of blood tests, and get your vitals.” She started with my blood pressure. I watched as the machine beeped and squeezed my arm, and she nodded as it gave her a reading.

  Next, she took my weight. I stood up on the scale and squeezed my eyes shut. “One hundred and thirty. We want you to gain weight during the pregnancy. We want baby to be nice and healthy.”