Page 49 of Mr. Arrogant

“I went to the store and got you a few things,” Alana said. She paused at the sight of Jaxon sitting next to Sofie. She grinned sheepishly. “Hey, Jaxon. Sorry to interrupt, but I purchased a few things that should help.”

“You are such a good best friend,” Sofie murmured. “What would I do without you?”

“We will never know.” Alana chuckled. She sat the bags on the foot of the bed and reached inside one of them. “But first before anything, I need you to do this.”

She tossed a small box at Sofie. Jaxon leaned over and watched Sofie pick it up. His eyes widened at the item.

A pregnancy test.

“Alana, just like I told Jaxon, it’s probably a stomach bug or one of those twenty-four-hour viruses,” Sofie said.

“Well, then humor me and take the test,” Alana said. She rested her hands on her waist and glared at Sofie as if to dare her to do otherwise. “If it’s negative, then I have a bunch of medications I picked up from the pharmacy.”

“Fine,” Sofie groaned.

Jaxon stood and assisted her to the edge of the bed. His heart was racing.

Could it be?

Anything was possible.

He began to sweat with the possibility that Sofie could be pregnant with his child. He had always wanted a kid or two but had never focused on it, pushing it aside for the future. He had never been with a woman who he could see a future with.

Now he had Sofie.

“You got it?” he asked.

She nodded and paused as she swayed for a moment, getting her bearings. She snagged the test from the bed and slowly made her way to the bathroom. Alana walked alongside her and went in with her, shutting the door behind them.

Jaxon stared at the door in bewilderment.

“You look like it should be you lying in the bed.” London chuckled.

Jaxon ignored his brother’s attempt at humor.

“What if she is pregnant?” he whispered.

“Then you will man up and take responsibility,” London snapped.

“It’s not me I’m worried about,” he said. Jaxon looked at London, and for the first time in his life, felt unsure of something. He had wanted to build a life with Sofie. The first step had been asking her to move in with him. She still hadn’t given him an answer. Now this. What if she didn’t want to movein with him? He blew out a deep breath and explained to his brother how he had asked her to move with him.

“What’s the rush?” London asked.

“Because I want her with me always.” Jaxon blew out an exasperated breath. How could he explain to where his brother would understand?

“If you love her and want her, then wait. She won’t go anywhere. Sofie is a smart woman, and anyone can tell how much she loves you. I don’t know how I missed it before. The way you two look at each other reminds me of Alana and me.” London slid his hands into his pockets and strolled over to the windows and leaned against the windowsill.

Jaxon didn’t know when his twin had become so wise.

The door to the bathroom opened with Alana stepping out. She smiled and waved to the door.

“She wants you to wait with her,” Alana said.

He jerked is head in a nod and rushed into the room. He found Sofie sitting on the floor in front of the double vanity sink. He shut the door behind him and walked over to her. He slid down next to her.

“Everything okay?” he asked.

Sofie reached out and took his hand. She offered him a smile and squeezed him tight.

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