Page 179 of Unraveling Rain

I jerk back, stunned.

“What did you just say? Don’t fuck with me tonight, Cherry. My emotions are already at an all-time high.”

“There’s no way I would joke about this… Daddy Xander.”

I howl with all my might. The sound rolls out of me from somewhere deep.

Just when I thought we already had everything, the love ofmy life surprises me with the best gift of all.

“We’re going to be a family of three?” My voice breaks as my eyes start to sting.

Rain nods, tears glistening on her cheeks.

“You’re telling me… we’re getting married with our kid in your belly?”

She nods, overwhelmed.

I kiss the fuck out of this woman, who, without even trying, gave me everything I ever wanted and everything I ever needed.