Page 45 of Willing
Chapter 26: Carly
After checking on Carter, Paul went to check with the guys. He’d kissed me long, telling me he wouldn’t be long as the separation from me drove his wolf mad. Smiling I headed towards Dylan’s house.
Knocking on the door, “Dylan, you home?”
She pulled the door open, motioning me inside, “Hey.”
“Wow, you ok?”
“Just dealing with some sickness. Jensen thinks I have the flu, we had a little fight because he wants to postpone the wedding until I’m better,” she sighed, “I can’t tell him what’s really wrong with me.”
I stood wide-eyed, staring at Jensen who had come in behind me. Paul was staring back at me, the look of terror in his eyes.
“Fuck – he’s standing behind me, isn’t he?”
All I could do was nod. Dylan sighed, slowly turning to face Jensen.
“What do you mean, actually wrong with you. Dylan – what haven’t you told me?” Jensen stood, his arms folded across his chest, his voice loud and on the verge of yelling.
The commotion drew Kai and Cassandra from the main house, they stood at the bottom of the steps boring holes into Jensen’s back with their eyes.
“What the hell Jensen, why are you yelling?”
“Fuck – I… I wanted it to be a surprise. At the wedding. That’s why Carly helped me move it up so soon.”
“Wanted what to be a surprise? Dylan, you’re scaring my – my wolf has been on edge for weeks now. Telling me something is wrong with you. Please… just tell me.”
“Nothing’s wrong – just different.”
Cassandra pushed passed her son, stepping in front of Dylan. She laid a hand on her stomach, “Oh my God – I knew it!” She pulled her into a hug, squeezing her tight.
“Can someone PLEASE tell me what the hell is going on?” Jensen pushed his mom out of the way, taking her hands in his, “Dylan… what is happening. Baby please?”
“Jensen, I’m pregnant.”
Jensen stood, shell-shocked, a smile touching the edges of his mouth, “What?”
Dylan jerked her hands-free, turning towards me, “So much for surprising him. Everything is ruined. Just cancel everything, Carly.”
“No – Dylan, are you sure. We’re having a baby?” Jensen stood, waiting for the confirmation.
Through gritted teeth, “Yes – and it was supposed to be a surprise. Now that’s botched.”
“Dylan, I will not cancel everything. And it is still a surprise. Look at your husband. He’s crying for fuck sake.” I spun her around to face him.
Jensen stood, tears rolling down his cheeks, “Why are you crying? Oh god, you aren’t ready for this… I screwed up our life.”
Jensen moved faster than I thought possible, pulling Dylan into his arms, “This is almost as wonderful as the day I found you – my mate. Dylan, how could you possibly think I wouldn’t be happy with this.”
Dylan irrupted into tears, sobbing in Jensen’s arms. Cassandra and Kai joined him, wrapping their arms around her.
“This is the best news ever. I am going to be a grandma,” Cassandra cheered.
They split apart, Jensen hugging Dylan to his body tight, “Carly, are we ready for Saturday? It’s two days away.”
“Yes. Kai,” I turned to her, “Can you help me with the flowers? Carter was supposed to deliver everything tomorrow – but… well, I don’t think he will be up to that.”
“Of course. I am taking over the nursery until he can get on his feet. So, anything you need from now on goes through me.” Kai talked with her hands as she spoke.
