Page 86 of Refuel

“We need to shower, Kamden, and the clinic is all the way across town.”

“Okay, but it’s your fault for having control over my dick.”

“How do I have control over it?” she questioned, sliding out of my arms and standing, extending her hand toward me.

“Because you made my dick submit. Now that you’re pregnant, it’s even worse. It never wants to leave you alone. So, blame yourself, sexy,” I said as I lifted her palm, kissing the back of her hand.

“We ruined each other,” she replied, kissing me on the lips. Leaving the trail of clothes behind, we headed up to the master bedroom to shower and change.

An hour later, we pulled up to the doctor’s office, and I helped her out of the car. I didn’t mention the surprise, but her parents knew. They helped to organize everything because she was good at snooping around, so I had everything sent to them. I felt my phone vibrate as I walked in behind Arianna so she could sign in and saw a message from Ry.

Ry: Hey, we’re all set!

Me: Thanks, Ry.

Ry: Anytime, and she’s going to love it.

Me: Thanks again.

The engagement ring was handcrafted with our initials and the date we met. Rylee helped me plan the dinner with our close friends and family.

The nurse called us back to the room. Arianna grabbed the gown from the nurse to change, and I helped her remove her top, then shorts.

“I can’t wait to find out what we’re having,” Arianna said.

“What do you think about waiting for the birth instead?”

“You want to be surprised?” Arianna asked, leaning back on the bed as the doctor knocked, announcing herself.

“I think it’ll be good to wait so nothing leaks out,” I told her.

Arianna nodded in agreement.

“Hello, parents to be,” Doctor Joy said.

“Hey, Joy,” Arianna replied.

“Today, we have a routine checkup. Did you two want to know what you’re having?” Doctor Joy asked.

Both of us shook our heads. Pulling out her chart, she discussed Arianna’s measurements since the last visit and checked the heartbeat from the ultrasound.

“You’re progressing along well, Arianna. You’re six months today, and both Mommy and baby are healthy. Continue to take it easy for me and make your next appointment in six weeks,” Doctor Joy stated.

“She will, Doc,” I told her, rubbing her stomach.

Doctor Joy patted my shoulder and walked out so Arianna could get redressed.

Forty-five minutes later, we were driving to her parents’ house, and she noticed a few cars in the driveway.

Arianna looked out the window and groaned. I turned the car off, pulling the key out, and opened the door to help her out since my truck was high up, towering over every other car.

“You men and your cars,” she commented.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” I questioned, stretching my arm over her shoulder and pulling her into me.

“It means we need a family car once the baby gets here,” Arianna said and knocked on the front door.

“Whatever you want, baby,” I answered as the doorknob turned, and her brother and nephew stood at the door.

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