Wanted: An ABCs of Love Novel by Donn KL

Author:Donn, KL
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-09-08T00:00:00+00:00

Eight

HALE

Now or never.

* * *

It’s been three days since I accosted Laken in her bed, and we had a million little confessions that built up a bigger picture for both of us. I’ve been there twice to walk her to work and home since then, and today, Ophelia tipped me off to what time she was finished because the more time I spend with Laken, the surer I become that she is meant to be the woman at my side for the rest of my life.

She’s adventurous, intelligent, funny, cautious, and filled with love.

She doesn’t see herself in the same light as I do, but I’ll spend a lifetime showing her exactly what it’s like to love and be loved. Which is why Jesse and I are parking now; to pick her up and take her out for pizza.

I haven’t shared with her that I have a son yet, not for any reason other than not wanting to scare her off. Since she’s already met him and Jesse told me they shared a joke and laugh, and he’s been dying to see her again, I think today is the right time. I could be completely off-base, however. We haven’t discussed the future, but she’s hinted at enjoying the company of kids, even when she did appear a little sad while watching or talking about them.

“Alright, Jess, don’t go crazy on her. She’s liable to run on us.” The boy rolls his eyes at me as he jumps out of the backseat and makes a mad dash for The Cup. “Fucking hell.”

He’s in the shop and at the front counter before I’ve locked the doors, so when I walk in and see them laughing before Laken notices my presence, I take a minute to study them. Absolute perfection. The two of them together is precisely how I pictured it.

I just hope she’s not too pissed at me for not speaking up sooner about having a child. “Hi, gorgeous.” I’ll never tire of the way she blushes when I compliment her.

“Hi, Hale.” Or the way she sighs my name.

“Can I have a cupcake, Dad?” Jesse glances back at me as he points to a chocolate cupcake with green frosting and sprinkles. Ruffling his hair, I keep my eyes on Laken, who is staring between the two of us. Her eyes like little ping pong balls as they bounce back and forth.

“Laken, this is my son Jesse.” I finally speak the words she’s been waiting for. Shock is apparent on her features, and when she pales, I worry that this is too much for her.

“You have a son,” she chokes out, her voice cracking.

“I do.” Jesse is busy marveling at the rows of treats in the glass enclosure, so he doesn’t witness her distress.

“You didn’t tell me.” Her gaze wanders over to watch him.

“I know.”

She stills before looking back at me. “Why?”

“I wasn’t trying to hide him. However, I didn’t want the fact that I had him to scare you off, either. I know you’re already fragile from your past and barely ready to open up to me.

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