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She pulls away and makes space between us, and I just hope she isn’t pulling away from me for good.
CHAPTERTWENTY-SEVEN
Patty
His words are like a balm soothing me. They are everything I wanted to hear, but there is more to this equation than just us.
“Evan, we only had one night together. We don’t know if we would actually work, and then there is the issue of your job. The team would trade you and it wouldn’t look good to other teams to know you broke the non-fraternization policy. Plus, Daddy knows about us, if the GM finds out he knew he’ll get fired. I don’t even care about myself because I’ve spoken with Rebel, and I plan to go work in her clinic when I’m ready. I’m going to give the Rangers notice at the end of the season, but I will also be growing. If we make it far this year, I may have a big round belly come June.” I stand from the couch and begin to pace.
“I know we were only together one time, but I feel like we have a good foundation to work on. Can’t we explore this thing between us? At least until the baby comes. We don’t need to tell people we are together. In fact, it’s probably better we keep things on the down low for the next few months until the season ends. That way your dad will be safe and so will my position,” Evan reasons out loud.
“This is complicated, Evan. People will start to notice I’m pregnant. What am I supposed to say when they ask me who the baby daddy is?”
“That it’s a secret,” he responds.
“And what about doctor appointments? Would you want to come to those?” I ask.
“Obviously.” He nods, and he takes a seat beside me again and takes hold of my hands as he looks me in the eyes. “Patty, my dad was. . .” He shakes his head. “I may not have had the best role models for parents, but I don’t want to be like them. I want to be there for my child every step of the way.”
And isn’t that heartbreaking for all of us, because I don’t see how we can work.
“Evan, if someone finds out and you get traded, you end up who knows where. It could even be Canada. I want to be close to my parents. I want my child to know their grandparents. I didn’t have grandparents on either side. When I was growing up, I saw friends have all this loving extended family and it just broke my heart that Mom lost her parents so young. My parents are really happy about this baby. I don’t want to break their hearts.”
“I get that. I want your parents involved too, but I’m a hockey player. Getting traded comes with the territory. Because I broke the non-fraternization policy I could get traded at any time. I want to be close to you and this baby. I need you to understand where I’m coming from too.”
I stand from the couch and growl as I pace. “Why can’t anything in my life ever be easy? It’s like I can’t have all the pieces fit into place in one time. I was terrified about being pregnant, and I finally settled into the idea I’m going to be a mom and as terrifying as it is, it’s exciting, you know?”
Evan stands and he hugs me. “I know. I’m terrified and excited along with you, but let’s keep things under wraps. We play the old friends we are in front of everyone. The season ends in about two months, start wearing bigger clothes or something. If someone calls you out maybe make something up. I hate to tell you to lie, but we have a good chance at the Cup this year. Your father has worked hard with the team to get to this point. I’d hate to ruin things for everyone, and maybe after the season we can see what happens. You said you don’t want to come back next season. Can you tell me why?”
“I love working with the team but it’s very draining, and I want to be around to raise my baby. If I work with Rebel, I’ll have flexible hours,” I explain.
“Okay, I just wanted to know that it was something you wanted because it was the right decision for you,” he says, and the fact he’s thinking about me like that just attests to what a good man he is.
“It is, I’ve been feeling this way for a while,” I admit.
He tucks a strand of hair behind my ear. “And us, can we see where this thing between us will go?”
“If you feel obligated because of the baby, please don’t. I’ve heard of many parents who coparent successfully,” I assure him.
He tilts my chin so I’m looking him in the eyes. “Chicago wasn’t just a one-time thing for me. I wanted you for a while. I was fantasizing about you and thinking about you. I couldn’t get you out of my head. I want a lot more of what we did in Chicago,” he shares, and suddenly I feel myself drifting toward Evan. Not just because I’ve been horny as hell but because I’ve missed being close to him.
My lips press to his and his arms wrap around my waist, drawing me close to his warmth, to his strength. He dips his head as he slowly nibbles on my lips.
“I missed you, Patty. I didn’t like the way you pulled away,” he confirms, and I feel his words in my chest. I didn’t mean to hurt him.
“I’m sorry,” I say as I nibble on his lower lip, my palms on his cheeks. How did I stay away from him this long? Evan’s hands move to my back and he deepens the kiss, tangling his tongue with mine. His taste sparks such deep need inside me that I feel instantly wet as we kiss and kiss. My arms wrap around him as our lips give and take. I don’t even know how long we kiss for when he begins to walk me back to the couch.
“Careful,” he says as he lowers me down to the couch. I lean back and Evan moves above me, hovering over me without his weight. But what I do feel is how hard he is pressed against my belly, and just thinking about how turned on he is makes me achy all over.
“Evan,” I whisper and his hand slips under my tank top and kneads my breast. I’m not wearing a bra so he has easy access. What I didn’t realize is not only have my breasts been growing but they feel more sensitive to his touch. As he rolls his finger over my nipple, I moan so loud and feel such a strong clench between my thighs, even I’m taken aback.
“That feel good, beautiful?” he asks.
“So good, I feel like I can come from you just touching them. I’m just so turned on. . . all the hormones. . .I don’t even know what’s happening to me right now,” I babble.
“In that case.” He dips his head and begins to lick my nipples. I feel my eyes roll back in my head as I grip his head and run my fingers through his hair.
I moan and moan and press my center against his hard length.
