The Consummation: Josh and Kat Part III (The Club Book 7) by Rowe Lauren

Author:Rowe, Lauren [Rowe, Lauren]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romantic comedy, trilogy, steamy, hot, suspense, billionaire, erotica
Publisher: SoCoRo Publishing
Published: 2016-01-19T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 25

Josh

There’s a pause, like that moment just before a tidal wave crashes onto the shore. Kat’s parents inhale sharply—and then nothing. No exhale. No words. No sounds. Just silence for what feels like forever, though it’s probably only a nanosecond.

Kat squeezes my leg under the table.

“Oh, Kat,” her mom says. “Honey.”

I look around the table at Kat’s brothers and their facial expressions all convey the same exact sentiment: Holy fucking shit.

“It’s okay, Mom,” Kat says, coming off as much more composed than I’d be able to manage. “It was definitely an accident, that’s for sure—and I totally freaked out when I first found out—but Josh and I are both starting to adjust to the idea pretty well. In fact, I think we’re both starting to get kind of excited.” She looks at me and half-smiles and I nod in solidarity.

I steal a quick glance at Kat’s parents and my cheeks blaze. The way they’re looking at me, I’m positive they’re both imagining me boning their daughter right this very minute. I clear my throat. “Please be assured I’m fully committed to Kat and our baby. I’m gonna take care of them both.”

Kat’s mom breathes a visible sigh of relief. “How far along are you?” she asks.

“Twelve weeks.”

“Oh my gosh.”

“I know—end of the first trimester. The baby’s the size of a lime.”

“A lime? Ohmigosh.”

Kat’s father clears his throat but doesn’t speak.

“Yeah, but no matter how big the baby gets, Josh says it’s still the-kumquat-inside-the-Kumquat. Isn’t that cute?”

Colby can’t keep himself from smiling at that and Kat’s mom shoots me an adoring look—but Ryan and Kat’s dad both still seem to be processing things.

“Oh, honey,” Kat’s mom says. She rubs her forehead. “How are you feeling? Have you been to the doctor? Is the baby healthy?”

“I’m good, Mom. Yes, I went to the doctor—I saw the baby’s heartbeat. So far, so good—knock on wood.” Kat shoots me an anxious look, and I’m pretty sure she’s thinking about the booze and weed she ingested before we knew—something I’ve thought a lot about, too. “I was throwing up nonstop for a while,” Kat continues, “but that’s tapered off a bit. Now it’s mostly late at night and early morning.” Kat squeezes my hand again. “I’m good, Mom. The baby’s good. Josh is good.”

Kat’s mom sighs with relief, yet again. Wow. If I’m not mistaken, I’m beginning to see a glimmer of excitement in Louise’s eyes—just that fast.

“So what are your plans?” Kat’s father asks evenly, breaking his silence. My eyes shift away from Louise’s beautiful face—damn, that woman looks so much like her gorgeous daughter it’s truly freaky—and I’m met with two blue chips of steel. Oh, boy. There’s not a hint of excitement on Kat’s father’s face. It’s all fierce protectiveness.

My stomach clenches.

Kat squeezes my hand under the table. “The plan?” she says, replying to her father. “The plan is I’m gonna move in with Josh—er, actually, okay, to be honest, I already did. Got the last of my stuff moved in yesterday.

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