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“If you think I’m going to let you live alone when you’re pregnant with my baby, you’re sorely mistaken. I plan to be here every step of the way.”

“Even when my ankles are swollen to the size of my knees?”

“I’ll massage them before running you a bath.”

“You’re perfect.”

I grin. “I know. Glad you finally figured it out.”

“Dork.”

“Your dork. Forever and ever.”

“I’ve never been this happy. I’m terrified.”

“Ride the wave with me, pixie girl. Ride the wave.”

She blows out a breath. “Okay. I hope you have a surfboard for me and the baby.”

I have something for her all right. I meld my lips to hers and she sighs. I push my way inside. I can finally breathe again. Having Soleil in my arms, smelling her scent, tasting her luscious mouth is where I belong. Where I will always belong.

Chapter 38

Surprise! ~ Message from Damon to the Bragg brothers

November

“Idon’t know about this,” I say as I survey the house all decorated for the party. “It’s too early for a baby shower.”

Brody frowns. “Why is it too early? Are you worried? Have you not been feeling well? Do we need to go to the doctor?”

I hold up my palm. “Stop.”

He’s become Mr. Overprotective since we got back together. He even bought an electric car to drive me to doctor’s appointments and in case of emergencies.

He catches my wrist and kisses my palm. “Are you feeling okay?”

He’s also become Mr. Attentive since he found out about the pregnancy. He pours me baths, rubs my feet, and makes dinner every night. A girl could get used to this. I’m enjoying it while I can because I know everything will change once the baby arrives.

I rub my baby bump. “I’m feeling perfect.”

He leans over to speak to my belly. “Did you hear that, baby Anakin? Momma thinks you’re perfect.”

I ignore how squishy his speaking to the baby makes me feel and smack the top of his head. “We are not naming our baby after a character in Star Wars.”

“Why not?”

“Maybe because Anakin becomes Darth Vader.”

“Then, you’re open to other Star Wars names? But not those who go to the dark side?”

“That’s not what I said.”

“It’s what I heard. I’ll make a list.”

“You’re trying to get my mind off my worry about the party, aren’t you?”

He grins. “And it worked. I’m a genius.”

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