Fast_A Pregnant by the Bad Boy Romance by Gillian Archer

Author:Gillian Archer [Archer, Gillian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gillian Archer
Published: 2019-08-14T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Hope

I bit my lip as I surveyed the backyard. The word didn’t do the area justice. From the fenced pool to the manicured gardens to the winding path leading to the pool house in back—they had another house—the space was far from what I’d call a backyard. But I didn’t see Ryan anywhere.

“How’s it going?”

I jumped as Rachel sidled up to me. “It’s good. Your house is amazing.”

“It’s Austin’s but thank you. I only moved in a few weeks ago. I swear sometimes it doesn’t feel real.”

“I know what you mean.” I’d thought the same about me and Ryan a few times before. And that was before my pregnancy test came up positive.

“They’re a little overwhelming at first, but they really are a great group of guys. And Wendy is awesome. She’ll be by a little later. I think she’s working at the diner still, but I swear it’s not like the TV show. They’re pretty low key most days.”

“Good to know,” I murmured.

“Telling Ryan’s girl all our secrets?” Austin asked as he stepped up behind Rachel and wound his arms around her.

“Only the really good ones.” Rachel smiled and ducked her head as Austin nuzzled the side of her neck.

“Oh Christ, get a room you two.” Nathan groaned as he stepped into the backyard.

“We would but we have company right now.” Austin smirked. After giving Rachel one more kiss, he stepped away and accepted a beer from his brother.

I felt the scorch of their passion and obvious love for each other. They were sweet, but honestly, kinda hard to watch. It only underlined how far Ryan and I had to go. We weren’t there yet, but I really, really wanted to be.

I felt a different, unpleasant tingle and turned to find Nathan surveying me from head to toe, almost like he was looking for something not to like. I gave him a hesitant smile that he ignored as he turned to follow Austin to the grill.

Rachel tilted her head. “And some are slower to warm up than others. Can I get you anything? Something more substantial to drink? It’ll help you make it through the night with this crew. Trust me.”

“I’m good.” I tilted my bottle of water. “I think I’ll stick to water tonight, but thanks.”

“Sure.” Rachel smiled, but I could see the question in her eyes. Was I a killjoy? Some religious nut? I was afraid to even think the “P” word in case I’d somehow telepathically send it to her.

“Found you.” Ryan laughed as he walked to my side. “Everything okay?” He smiled at me, but it didn’t quite reach his eyes. The fake smiled bothered me, and I wanted to know what was going on.

“We’re fine.” Rachel tucked her long, brown hair behind her ear. “I was just getting ready to tell Hope the real dirt on the Burns boys.”

Ryan snorted. “Pretty sure the whole world has seen us at our worst already. Not much dirt left.”

The smile fell from Rachel’s lips. I struggled

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