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I looked down at her and kissed her on the top of her head.

“You didn’t drink much tonight. Everything ok babe?” I asked with concern. She’d been sick this morning before heading to work, and I was worried she was ill.

“I’m fine, Jack. Honest. Just been feeling a bit gross today, that’s all.” I nodded, the raucous laughter from the group at the bar still ringing in my ears. I smiled contentedly.

We made our lazy way back to Eden’s. I’d moved in soon after Conall’s arrest. Eden had insisted, and I was glad to be out of my small apartment. We were looking for somewhere bigger, on the nice side of town. I could afford a decent mortgage, and Eden brought in good money from her jobs, though she’d cut down her shifts at the bar somewhat since we had begun to share our finances.

Things were good, and we were happy. Eden had kept hinting about something, and I guessed it was kids. That or marriage, or both. My gut twisted nervously at the thought. For some reason, I didn’t get scared when someone pointed a gun at me, but the thought of being a Dad scared the shit out of me.

She’d insisted on moving to a bigger house as soon as we found one, settling down. Somewhere near the school, in a safe area of town. I smiled to myself.

Well, most places are safe, now. Much safer. And if they ain’t they sure will be when Lieutenant Jack Storm get his best men on the case.

I’d talked Lucas into agreeing to go for detective. Neither of them knew it yet, but I was gonna pair him with Kale. They’d make an awesome team, and I couldn’t wait to get them working for me. They wouldn’t take any shit, and they talk to me straight. Wouldn’t bullshit me.

I squeezed Eden as we approached the house, sighing with pleasure at the feel of her shapely body. She patted me firmly on the butt, and ruffled the back of my neck.

“Now get that door open and get upstairs on that bed. That’s an order.” I leaned in to kiss her passionately as she opened the door, hand fumbling with the lock.

TWENTY-FOUR

Eden

I rolled over, hand resting on Jack’s chest as he dozed off, his chest gently rising and falling. The cover was completely off of him, and I ogled his naked body without shame. I still found him incredibly attractive, and I squeezed his biceps, dirty thoughts entering my mind.

I looked down at his cock and felt a stirring of pleasure, a heat rising within me.

I could wake him up quite easily…

I decided to let him sleep for a while longer before jumping on him. Though the desire was strong, and I felt my face flushing at the thought.

We had fucked like rabbits since he’d got me home safe and couldn’t get enough of each other. I was taken away by his appetite for sex, and I wasn’t complaining. After such a long abstinence, I knew it was healthy for the both of us.

I felt a twinge in my stomach, and nausea rose. I lurched upright, heading for the bathroom.

I sudden realization came over me as I stared in the mirror, washing my face. My hand froze.

No, can’t be.

Excitement and nervousness rose within me accompanied by a slight feeling of panic.

Well, only one way to find out.

I took a pregnancy test from the drawer under the sink and breathed deeply before using it, locking the door in case Jack rose to see what I was doing.

I placed the test on the counter and began pacing nervously, reading and re-reading the instruction manual. I waited for what I guessed was enough time for the results to be showing. I sighed with relief as I saw the result.

***

Later that day Jack and I were sitting at my kitchen table, a big lunch finished on the table in front of us. Jack patted his belly contentedly. A smile crossed my face as I stared at him, love in my eyes. He smiled back, a huge grin spreading across his handsome face.

I rose to go to the fridge, grabbing a cold beer for Jack. He exhaled a big lungful of air.

“Had enough of that last night. Might wait until tomorrow,” he said, shaking his head.

“Open it. Drink some.” He frowned at me, cracking open the can and taking a big swig.

“I’ve got something to tell you.” His face froze with shock. Dread spread across his features. I took a big breath, exhaling slowly.