Havoc Series 5: Devastate (Stand Alone) by Xavier Neal

Author:Xavier Neal
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary, Romance, Military, Genre Fiction, War, Literature & Fiction
Publisher: Entertwine Publishing
Published: 2015-05-27T04:00:00+00:00

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After getting them settled in rooms close to our side of the house, Jazz and I dismiss ourselves to shower up, in which I introduce her to the convenience of shower sex, before going another round in the sack under the challenge of making as little noise as possible. Once we're both momentarily sated, we get dressed. We both know if the guys are here, it's not a good thing, and the likeliness of sex being an option after this moment isn't something we should bother trying to fathom.

Downstairs I sit at the dining room table with Glove, Grim, and Pa, while Haven and Jazz help Ma bring the dishes in. Pa makes conversation with my brothers about their backgrounds and inquires about their families. Once everything is set and prayer is said, we dig in, with the conversation rolling over random topics setting the scene for what I always wished family dinners would be like growing up. Brothers who aren't disgusted by my presence in the same room. Brothers who don't feel every conversation should be about money whether it's how to make more of it or why they aren't getting enough. I joyfully watch as Ma scolds Glove for smacking on his fried chicken, his elbows on the table, and to remember to use his napkin, all with a smile. From the loving look on her face it's clear she's already adopted him as a grandson.

“Rascal, pass me those taters.” Pa points.

As I reach for them Glove ponders, “Why do you call him Rascal?”

Ma responds, “Always have. Born with a playful, troubled gleam in his eye. Besides, what do you call a boy who eats an entire bowl of cobbler for breakfast when he thinks no one is lookin'?”

The table chuckles and I shrug. “I was five. Besides it was good!”

“Is that the recipe you gave me for my birthday?” Haven asks from her place across from Jazz.

“Yep.”

“It's a family recipe,” Ma says. “So don't you go sharin' that with anyone else. Understand me?”

“Yes ma'am.” She offers her a smile.

“You're family, so I'm not too worried. Besides, now that you're pregnant there are some other recipes that you're gonna want floatin' around,” Ma comments and my fork drops at the same time Jazz's mouth does.

“What?!” The two of us shout in unison.

“Have you two lost your damn minds,” Pa fusses. “Lower your voices.”

“Sorry Pa,” I apologize.

“You're pregnant?” Jazz snips.

Haven's jaw bobs before she meekly nods.

“How'd you know that?” Jazz turns to Ma. “I mean...you just met her.”

“Oh sugar, don't be ridiculous. I have been around plenty of pregnant women. It doesn't take much to recognize it when you know the signs,” Ma explains as I shift my eyes to Grim who is staring down at his plate.

Carefully I inquire, “If she's pregnant, why do you both look so miserable?”

“Good question,” Ma agrees. “Babies are a happy thing! A blessing! Bringing life into this world is a blessing.”

Grim shakes his head slowly, but doesn't say anything.

“You worried about one more mouth to feed?” Pa smacks much like Glove.

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