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“You were hot with a beard.”
“It was a wee bit scraggly… which is why I shaved.” He paused a moment. “Are you saying I’m not hot without a beard?”
“Noooo,”Avery replied. “Hotterwith a beard. Better?”
“Yes, thanks. My ego couldn’t take it if you didn’t find me attractive.”
Avery turned his face up. “You know I do.”
“Doesn’t hurt to hear it.”
“Okay… well, Wilder Jaymes, I find you very,veryhot. So hot. I’m immensely attracted to you, and if there weren’t a million stitches in my gut, I’d be jumping your bones right now.”
Wilder chuckled. “Well, just so we’re clear… I think you’re the most attractive person I’ve ever laid eyes on. And if you didn’t have a million stitches in your gut, I’d let you jump my bones.”
Avery laughed, but soon after, grabbed his stomach. “Don’t make me laugh.”
“Sorry,” Wilder murmured. “Comedy isn’t my forte, so no worries.”
Avery tucked his head under Wilder’s chin and leaned in. “I love you, Wilder.”
Wilder grew silent.
Avery worried when Wilder didn’t respond. He lifted his gaze and saw Wilder smiling madly. “What’s so funny?”
“Nothing. It’s just the first time you’ve said that.”
“No, it’s not. I… I… I said it in court.”
“No, you said, ‘me too.’”
“I’ve said it before,” Avery argued. “You must not’ve been paying attention.”
“Oh, I pay attention to everything coming from these beautiful lips. I would’ve remembered hearing those words, in particular.”
Avery eyed him again, but said nothing.
“I sensed it, though,” Wilder murmured, running his palm down Avery’s arm. “That you cared about me.”
“I do,” Avery replied. “I suppose I didn’t do an excellent job of letting you know how I felt.”
“It’s okay,” Wilder said, his voice near a whisper. “You’ve had a lot going on these days.”
Avery frowned. He felt terrible imagining Wilder waiting to hear those words. His alpha had not only said the words… he’d shown in action. He had some catching up to do. “Wilder, Iloveyou.”
“And I love you,” Wilder said before kissing the side of his head. He laced his fingers through Avery’s and clasped them tight.
Avery relaxed into Wilder’s chest. “So when are you going to spill the beans about the board meeting?”
Wilder laughed out loud before he recounted the complete story.
* * *
Wilder watchedthe tech rolling the ultrasound equipment into the hospital room, his nerves getting the better of him. Forcing a smile to his face after seeing his omega’s concern, he gripped Avery’s hand and squeezed it reassuringly. He sent a silent prayer above, hoping all was well. They’d already experienced too much pain.
“Good morning,” the tech greeted. “I’m here to take a look at that baby in there.”
Avery squeezed his hand tighter. “Sounds good.”
