Shameless (31 page)
Authors: Cheryl Douglas
He looked at the couple in question, looking decidedly intimate in a close embrace. “I had no idea they were interested in each other.”
She bit her bottom lip. “That’s the problem. I’m afraid they’re interested, but in totally different things. She wants a good time without the commitment, and he’s looking for forever. That’s a disaster waiting to happen and I care about both of them too much to see them get hurt.”
He tipped her chin and kissed her lips gently. “Your sister and Josh are both adults, honey. They have to make their own decisions. Besides, maybe she’ll be too caught up with her business and her duties as auntie to get involved in a relationship, casual or otherwise.”
She tipped her head back to look at him and smiled. “About that, you’ve been keeping secrets from me.”
He grinned. “I prefer to think of it as a surprise rather than a secret.”
She wrapped her arms around his neck. “Whatever you call it, thank you. I am so grateful, Trey. The thought of having Lexi and Val with us makes me so happy.”
He dipped his head to kiss her again. He would never tire of the sweet taste of her lips. “Making you happy is the most important thing in the world to me, baby. I don’t want to give you reason to doubt that ever again.”
“You’ve already made me happier than I ever thought I could be,” she whispered. “I can only hope our daughter will be lucky enough to find a man like you someday.”
He stared at her, trying to process her words. “Are you telling me we’re having a baby girl?”
She smiled through her tears. “I had a doctor’s appointment while you were in San Antonio last week. I didn’t want to say anything until I spoke with the doctor again. But I’ve finally passed the three month mark and the doctor said there’s no reason to expect any problems with the pregnancy. When she did the ultrasound, she asked if I wanted to know the sex of the baby. I couldn’t resist. I hope you don’t mind.”
He laughed as he picked her up and swung her in a low circle. “Mind? Are you kidding me? I couldn’t be happier. This is the best wedding present you could have given me, Sierra.”
She winked. “Just wait ‘til you see what I have in store for you later.”
He couldn’t wait. He scooped her up and crossed the dance floor to the cheering and laughter of their friends and family as he carried her towards the waiting limousine.
THE END
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