Page 93 of Cause of Action

“Normally, I would agree with you, but Georgia?—”

“Georgia Kind? You’re seeing her?”

“Yeah. And I had an appointment with Charlotte. You told me if I ever needed medical services to go to the Kind Medical Center, so I did. Anyway, Georgia said that I most likely have a genetic thing or whatever that breaks down the hormones in the birth control pills. I never knew such a thing existed, and I never knew because you’re the only man I’ve ever had condomless sex with. So, technically, it’s your fault. You didn’t want to use a condom.”

“Because you said you were on the pill!”

“But even without this genetic thing, the pill isn’t one hundred percent guaranteed. I have another confession to make.”

“I’m listening.”

“After you kicked me out of the house, I was going to getWeathers and then go back to New York. The possibility of an abortion was at the forefront of my mind the entire time. But when I was standing in that building, and Weathers had that gun pointed at me, my maternal instincts kicked in something fierce. I had to protect our baby.”

“Why didn’t you tell me when you found out?”

“Because you hate kids, and I was scared.”

“I don’t hate kids. It’s Julian who doesn’t like them.”

“But you said they’re okay as long as they’re not yours. So, basically, you hate kids.”

“God, baby. Come here.” He held out his arms.

I carefully snuggled against him.

“Give me a second. I’m still in shock,” he said.

“Take all the time you need. No pressure.”

He chuckled.

“I don’t know the first thing about kids,” he finally spoke.

“I don’t either. But I’m not worried because I already love him or her.”

“Look at me.”

I lifted my head and looked at him. He brought his hand up to my cheek and softly stroked it.

“I’m going to be a dad.” He smiled.

“Yeah, you are. How does that make you feel?”

“A little nervous. I don’t want to fuck the kid up.”

“Well, it’s too late for that. Between the both of us, the kid doesn’t stand a chance. Please do me a favor and don’t go out and get two other women pregnant.” A smirk crossed my lips.

A sexy laugh escaped him. “You mean I can’t go out and find a woman named Love?”

“I will kill you.” I smiled.

“I would never. You’re the only woman I need and want. We better prepare ourselves because our lives willchange drastically,” he said. “The moms are going to be so excited.”

“The moms?” I furrowed my brows.

“That’s what we call them when referring to all three.” He smirked.

“As weird as your family situation is, I think it’s great. Three moms are better than one.”

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