Page 70 of Bedlam

Sliding boxers and sweats on, I head down to Jade’s room to check on her. Opening the door, I notice the bathroom light is on but Dario is fast asleep. Lucky fucker. Pushing the bathroom door open, I see her kneeling on the floor against the toilet.

“Princess, you good, baby?” I ask, walking to her, grabbing a hold of her hair so it’s out of her face.

“I’m not sure. I woke up thirsty and then all of a sudden I needed to throw up. I don’t know what's wrong with me.” She answers and I shake my head.

“How long has this been going on?” I ask, and her eyes narrow.

“Weeks.” She says, looking away from me. Taking a deep breath, I make a suggestion.

“Can we call the Doc tomorrow and see about a test? Or would you rather us take you in?” I ask, and her eyes widen.

“You really think I’m pregnant?” She says and I nod.

“I do. And the easiest way to find out is by taking a simple test. Plus, I don’t smell your period coming, so that’s a huge clue.” I say and her brows hit her forehead.

“What do you mean you can’t smell my period? What the fuck, Caveman?” She whispers and I laugh even harder.

“Oh, baby. I know when you’re about to bleed, and it's my favorite time of the month. I love eating that bloody cunt and now I can’t. Such a fucking disappointment.” I say and she wretches into the toilet again.Welp, she now finds me repulsive. Wonderful.

After a few more minutes of this, I give her some mouthwash and carry her into bed next to Dario.

“Thanks, Caveman,” she says and I nod.

“Anything for you, Princess. Now get some sleep.” I order, tucking her in. She grabs my wrist as I turn to leave.

“What is it, baby?” I say with furrowed brows.

“Stay with me?” She asks and I smile big.

“Remember what I said, if you wake up to me fucking you, don’t be alarmed.” I warn and she just laughs.

“Just get in the bed.” She says with an eye roll as she scoots closer to Dario.

Climbing in under the covers, she lays her head on my chest as I wrap my arm around her waist, feeling at peace for once.

“Night Caveman.” She whispers.

“Goodnight Siren.” I say as sleep takes over quickly.

forty-nine

Tests & Memories

Spade

Standing in the kitchen the next morning, Jade is going to be pissed. That prick Kane left a note that he was ordered back to Ireland for a few weeks, left a cell phone for her, and dipped out without saying goodbye.I mean it's good for us, but still.

Footsteps hit the bottom step as I take eggs and bacon out from the fridge. When I close it, I jump because Jay is standing so close I didn’t expect him to be right there.

“Good morning Reid. Can you please send a text to the Doc and tell him to come here. Also we have plans today.” He smirks and I nod.

“What's the reasoning for the Doc? What’s wrong? Anything I can do?” I ask, as I grab a bowl from the cabinet and set it on the island.

“Tell him I need a blood test done. I think our girl is pregnant.” He says nonchalantly and my eyes widen.

“Pregnant? Like a bun in the oven? Thick hips and round belly full of our babies, pregnant?” I say as my heart flutters in my chest.

“Yes, Reid, all of those wonderful things. I bet you the baby is mine.” He says and I punch him in the shoulder.