The San Francisco Stingers: contemporary sports romance series by Clarissa McKay

Author:Clarissa McKay [McKay, Clarissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2022-10-18T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Stevie

As I drive, my fingers tap on the steering wheel, wondering if these endless thoughts revolving around Adrian are normal. I've had plenty of hookups in the past. Sex I can deal with. It's the emotions, feelings, and now the Goddamn hormones that are new to me. I guess this is a little taste of what motherhood is supposed to be like? I've never had anyone to constantly worry or think about—other than my dad.

My dad. I had planned to tell him everything today, but when Adrian's text woke me up from my slumber, I decided I'd hear him out first. That way, I could talk to my dad knowing more about where Adrian stands. And I know, deep down, that the intensity of my feelings can only mean that my attraction to Adrian isn't just a crush or infatuation. It runs deep. That thought is both scary and... and… and I don't know what else.

Ten minutes later, I pull into Adrian's driveway, but my conflicting thoughts still tether me to the edge of indecision. On the one hand, I want to see him and understand what the fuck is going on in his head. On the other hand, I'm nervous as hell to have the conversation because it could go a few different ways. I'm not even one hundred percent sure that I want this baby, but I don't want to hear him say that he doesn't either.

God. This man drives me completely insane!

Zeus's ears perk up as I park the car, but I wait a few beats before getting out. Part of me is hoping that Adrian would end up coming out. But when he doesn't, I exit with a resigned sigh, bringing Zeus with me, and walk up to Adrian's front door to ring the bell. Before my finger is off the bell, the door swings open, and I'm staring into bright eyes. Adrian wraps his capable arms around me, and my heart jumps. I return the hug, and Zeus jumps up to put his paws on both of us.

"Group hug," I say, overwhelmed by the affection.

Adrian smiles. It's a big smile, maybe the biggest I've ever seen from him. That's a good sign, I think. He releases me from the hug but keeps his hands on my upper arms before taking a deep breath. "Thank you for being here, Stevie. I know this is long overdue. I have a lot of explaining to do, and I want you to know first off that I care deeply for you and want to be in your life and our baby's life, if you'll let me."

Holy mother of God. Our baby. He said our baby.

"Wow," is all I can manage. I am dumbstruck.

"So… would you be okay with that?" he asks.

"Ye-yes," I stammer, because that's what I want too. I know having a baby is complicated, and I definitely don't want to do it alone. And I can't imagine going through whatever lies ahead of me with anyone else but this man standing before me.

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