Page 112 of Biker Orc Baby Daddy
"Pregnant. I took a test last week. Wasn't sure. Took another one tonight in the coffee shop bathroom because I'mclassy. It's. Positive."
"You're pregnant," I repeat. Stupidly.
"I know the timing's insane. We just got engaged five minutes ago and now I'm telling you I'm pregnantagainand?—"
I kiss her. She makes a small surprised sound. Then melts into it. When we break apart she's breathless.
"You're happy?" she asks.
"I'mterrified."
"Same."
"But yeah. Happy."
She laughs. Shaky. "We're going to have two under two."
"We'll need a bigger apartment."
"We'll need a nanny."
"We'll need. I don't know. Everything."
"We'll figure it out." She grips my hands. "Right?"
"Right."
We stand there. Freezing. Stunned. Grinning like idiots.
Colum appears in the doorway. "You two coming back? Orry's trying to eat a croissant the size of his head."
"We're pregnant," Cecie blurts.
Colum's eyes go wide. "You're?—"
"Pregnant."
"Again?"
"Apparently I'm very fertile."
"Gunther, you magnificent bastard." He claps my shoulder. "This is. We need more champagne."
"It's nine PM," I say.
"Exactly. Prime champagne hour."
He drags us back inside. Announces the news with the subtlety of a megaphone. The crowderupts.
Mrs. Lee hugs Cecie. The barista offers free coffee for life. Someone suggests a baby shower. Another suggests a joint wedding-shower. Colum's already planning.
Orry, oblivious, gums his croissant. Cecie and I end up in the corner, watching the chaos unfold.
"This is our life now," she says.
"Apparently." I blow out a breath.
"Two kids. A business. A. Family."Two kids.
