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“You are pregnant?”

She nodded. “I am.”

“Sierra.”

She had knocked the wind out of me as quickly as a linebacker.

“You’re completely sure?” I asked like a fucking idiot.

“I started not feeling well and I could barely keep my eyes open. And I’m late. Extremely late, but I didn’t think it was possible. I brought the test with me.”

“I believe you. Of course I believe you.” I started to regain my senses.

“I didn’t know what you would say? How you would react. I don’t know if I should tell you I’m sorry. I just don’t know what to do.” Her voice cracked.

“Say you’re sorry? What are you talking about?”

“I told you I was on birth control. I don’t know how it happened. I didn’t even think I could get pregnant to be honest.”

“Why not?” I wasn’t following.

“I was sure after I lost the other baby that it couldn’t happen. That there was something wrong with me.” Her eyes lifted to mine. “But I am pregnant. And I had to tell you as soon as I found out. I couldn’t wait for you to answer the phone or find out some other way. I didn’t want you to think that I’d keep it from you again—ever.”

“No wonder your boobs look so incredible.” I cracked a smile as she hit me in the arm. “Sorry. But they do look fucking amazing, baby. Edible, really.” I tugged at her shirt, wanting to see more.

“I just told you I’m pregnant and you want to look at my breasts?”

“No, I want to do more than that to them.”

“But the talking … there’s a lot to talk about don’t you think?”

I crushed my lips into hers, sinking my tongue into her mouth with possession. Damn, this woman was mine. She always had been

. And now my baby was inside her. I growled.

“You just told me I’m going to be a dad.” I broke away. “I don’t have words that can do that justice right now. Understand?”

She nodded. “You’re not mad?”

“God no. I’m happy. I’m happy you’re back. I’m happy about the baby. I’m happy about what I’m getting ready to do.”

“And what’s that?” She tried to wiggle out of my hold.

“Make you happy, darlin’. Everything that makes you happy.”

She let her shirt fall over her shoulders. “I love you, Blake. I love you so much.”

Her lips found mine the shadows of the linen closet and I kissed her like it was the beginning.

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Sierra

The world spun upside down and for the first time it wasn’t because I was pregnant, it was because Blake kissed me with the kind of fury and passion I’d longed for since the day he left me on the beach.

I had dreamed about this moment. Now that it was finally happening, I couldn’t catch my breath. I held on to him. His tongue slipped between my lips, twisting and curling against mine.

I shivered when he tugged the corners of my shirt. The air danced over my skin.