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“Well?” His voice drips tension as he tries to watch me and the highway at the same time.

My mouth is so dry I can’t form words.

So I just hold up my hand and extend two fingers.

His brows pinch. “What does that mean?”

“There’s a second line. It’s a ‘yes’.”

Chapter 58 - Cade

I want to jump up and yell out in excitement. Instead I keep the steering wheel steady while squeezing her thigh.

“Ros, talk to me baby. I’m crazy happy right now but I need to know where you’re at.” I know every time there’s a big change she can struggle.

I’m learning how to help her ride through the turmoil. Except I can’t if she doesn’t keep me in the loop.

“I’m worried.” She chews on her lip as her thumb works a hot patch into my wrist. “If Eli kicked me now…”

The thought makes my stomach roll. “That won’t happen. I can promise that.”

Her nails dig in. “I want this. I want us to be safe.” When she looks up, the blue of her eyes pop against the reddening lids. “I want to go back to Texas.”

My chest aches knowing how hard it was for her to say that.

I promised her I would. She is my priority. And now our baby.

“We’ll leave in the morning. Or did you want to go tonight? I can pack the truck as soon as we get back.” I’ll do anything to get that smile back.

I want her to be elated.

“Tomorrow is fine.” She looks down at her stomach, then takes my hand to flatten my palm over her lower belly. “Can you believe it?” Awe laces her tone. “You’re gonna be a daddy.”

Holy shit.

That realization makes my pulse pound in my ears.

“You’re going to be the best mom, baby. I know that for a fact. That’s why I’ll be glad we’re heading back to Texas.” I smile. “Because Montana isn’t a big enough state to hold that heart of yours. Hell, we might end up in Alaska before we’re done.”

She snorts with laughter, freeing the tears that were shining in her eyes. “I do love you. I’m not as scared now. I mean, I’m terrified.” She leans over to rest her head against my arm. “But I know I can depend on you to help guide me.”

I didn’t know that knowing I’ve earned her trust could feel so fucking good. “I’ll do my best, baby.”

I don’t take that honor lightly.

It really does feel like the earth has shifted. As we pull into the driveway everything has a different light to it.

Even Pete’s SUV looks off.

Oh, wait. It’s not his rig. Must be the housekeeper’s.

“You want to run these two bags in to him? I’ll grab his case of liquor.” I know he only asked for two bottles but shit, I’ve probably drank a few worth of his by now.

“Okay.” She pauses, then nearly leaps across the console between us to crash her mouth against my lips. “I really am happy too,” she says breathlessly before climbing down.

As she disappears into Pete’s house, I get the heavy box from the backseat.

Fuck, my leg is stiff from sitting all morning.