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“We were just....” her eyes flick between me and Kimmy and back again.

“Daredevil, if you wanted to kiss my wife, trust me, I wouldn’t have been upset in the slightest.” I smirk and love the wide-eyed innocent look on her face before her whole face and chest breaks out into a pretty pink, making me chuckle.

“Any reason you're crashing our pool party?” Kimmy grumbles, crossing her arms.

I’m momentarily distracted by her breasts.

“Hey, perv, eyes up here,” Kimmy sasses.

“Brat.” I chuckle. “But yes, there is a reason. I just got off the phone with the doctor.”

Kimmy and Cora’s eyes widen in anticipation. “And!” Kimmy says impatiently. “Don't leave us hanging.”

“Tests came back that everything should be good to go. In his words, theoretically, Cora is the perfect candidate to be a surrogate.”

“That's amazing!” Cora gasps and I’m filled with relief that she genuinely looks excited.

“Oh my god.” Kimmy’s eyes start to water as she covers her mouth, looking in shock. God, I just want to hug her. She’s been struggling so badly with wanting to be a mom. I just hope that Cora doesn’t reject us. I don’t think she will, but I can’t help but worry.

“If you two don’t mind getting out and getting dressed, there’s a lot of things we need to talk about.”

They both nod and climb out of the pool, grabbing their towels. Cora excuses herself to head inside to get changed. Kimmy rushes over to me.

“Is this really happening?” Happy tears spill down her cheeks.

I smile. “I hope so. We still have things we have to talk about with Cora. I also got the contract from my lawyer.”

“We’re not really going to make her sign that, are we?” Kimmy frowns.

“If we tell her how we feel about her, what we want from her apart from the baby and it’s not something she wants. But, if she still wants to carry our baby, then yes. As much as it kills me, we have to protect the rights of our baby because this is her egg we’re using.” I really do feel like shit asking her to sign it. I’m not going to bring up a contract unless absolutely necessary.

“Zack, I know you worry, I know you just want everything to be perfect for us all but I don’t think we’re going to get our hearts broken.” She smiles. “I feel it in my bones. She wants us just as much as we want her.”

I nod and smile. God I hope so. Because the thought of losing Cora again? No, it’s not something I’m willing to think of as a possibility. I’ve got my Daredevil back, and I’m never letting her go.

Chapter 19

Cora

Ifeel like I’m going to be sick. I’m freaking out. But not in a bad way. I’m so excited but also nervous.

Sitting on the edge of my bed, I close my eyes and take a few deep breaths. Zack said I’m good to go. Does that mean we’re going to get the process going right away? Will Zack still let me work if I’m pregnant?

Oh god, what if I can’t get pregnant? I know the tests have come back and they can’t see any reason why not, but some women take months, maybe even years before getting pregnant. Will they want to wait that long? If I don’t get pregnant right away, will they go to someone else?

“Cora?” Kimmy’s voice has me snapping out of my own thoughts. Jumping to my feet, I look down at myself and make sure the sundress I put on is on right. “Fuck,” I whisper to myself when I see my wet hair looks like a mess. Grabbing a hair tie off the dresser, I toss it up into a messy bun that still looks pretty cute.

“Hey.” I open the door and pray she doesn’t see the panic in my eyes.

“Are you okay?” Her hazel eyes bore into mine and all I can think about is the way her fingers felt as she brushed my hair off my face and tucked it behind my ear.

In my head I was screaming for her to kiss me but then I saw Zack and I instantly felt guilty. This is a married woman. I shouldn’t be having these thoughts about her. Or her husband.

“I’m fine.” I give her my best smile. “Should we go see what Zack has to say?”

I’m totally not freaking out about this conversation, not at all.

Fuck, I really do feel like I’m going to be sick. I can’t meet Kimmy’s eyes as we walk down the hall and back downstairs. I’m so nervous, and still freaking out internally.

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