Reckless Redemption: A Bad Blooded Rebel Novel (Bad Blooded Rebel Series) (16 page)

I
took another deep breath and started to tell him but I froze up. I couldn’t say
the words. Instead of speaking I took his hand and placed it on my stomach
right over the hard baby bump below my belly button.

“Beau,
I…I…I can’t. Just open the envelope,” I choked out.

He
furrowed his eyebrows and slid his finger into the envelope. I felt like I was
going to pass out as I watched him take the picture out. He stared at it for a
moment and then asked, “What’s this?”

“It’s
an ultrasound picture,” I said softly.

“Is
this Everleigh and Ryder’s baby?” he asked, looking at it and smiling.

“N-not
exactly.”

“Then
who-” he started to ask but when he looked at it harder and then looked down to
his hand that was resting over the baby, he looked up at me with wide eyes. I
usually could tell what he was thinking by looking into his eyes, but right now
his expression was unreadable and it scared me. This was what I was afraid of.

“Danni?”

“Yes?”
I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

“Is
this…is this your ultrasound picture?”

Tears
stung my eyes and I nodded. “Y-yes. I-”

I
began to apologize but he cut me off. “This is our baby?”

My
heart thudded in my chest as I nodded again. The way he said
our baby
…was
he happy?

“Yes.”

He
took a deep breath and blew it out through his lips. He was quiet for a few
moments but it felt like a lifetime before he spoke.

“Is
this why you’ve been pushing me away?”

I
could no longer hold the tears and they started to pour down my cheeks.

“I’m
sorry, Beau. I was scared. I know we didn’t intend for this to happen.
Everything’s been perfect for us for the first time ever and I was terrified to
tell you and that it would mess up what we have.”

“So
you thought I would abandon you because you’re pregnant?” he asked me, hurt in
his eyes.

“I
don’t know. I just thought maybe it would strain things between us and I didn’t
want that to happen. I love you so much and I am happy about this but you’ve
been through so much this year-”

He
put a finger to my lips to silence me. “Danni, stop. None of that matters right
now. I’m just…”

“Just
what?” I asked, the tears threatening to fall.

He
put the picture down and pulled my mouth to his. He kissed me sweetly and said,
“I’m so relieved…I thought you were getting freaked out about us. I never
thought that this might be about a baby.”

The
weight of the world lifted off my chest. “So, you’re not mad or freaked or
anything?”

Beau
smiled at me and any remaining worry I had melted away instantly.

“Hell
no I’m not. You’re pregnant with my child, Danni. That means you’re stuck with
me for good.”

I
laughed and more tears fell but this time they were happy tears.

“Thank
God,” I said and he flexed his hand on my stomach.

“So,
I can assume this little bump right here is the baby?” he asked, smiling.

I
nodded and said, “Yep. That’s it.”

He
grinned and asked, “Is it normal for you to be showing this soon? I mean, you
must have just found out, right?”

“Well,
actually, I found out a few weeks ago but I was scared to tell you. I’m
actually almost into my second trimester.”

“I’m
a guy, Danni, and that make no sense to me. How far along are you?”

“Eleven
weeks. At twelve weeks I’ll be into my second trimester.”

He
looked at me and I could tell he was trying to figure out the math in his head.
I fought back a laugh. Men could really be blind sometimes.

“It
means that it happened the weekend we got back together.”

“Really
now?” he asked, smiling. “See what all that pent up sexual energy did? My
swimmers were so potent that once they were out they just had to find some way
to impregnate you.”

I
laughed and said, “I am still shocked that this happened. I thought I was
covered by taking my pill but I wasn’t taking it at the same time everyday so…”

“So,
baby makes three,” he said, grinning brightly at me. “So when is the due date?”

“December
fifth.”

“Good,
that should give us plenty of time to set up a nursery and get you moved into
my place.”

“Wait,
what? What do you mean, ‘moved into your place’?” I asked.

“Danni,
we are starting a family here. I want to be there for everything and it will be
hard to do that if we don’t live together.”

“I
get that, but this is already a lot to take in. You just found out you are
going to be a father and now you want us to move in together just like that?
Are you sure you can handle this?”

“Of
course I’m sure! I have wanted you here with me for a long time, Danni. I don’t
want to miss a single moment of this with you.”

“I
don’t know…” I said. “Can I at least think about it? Maybe give me the weekend?”

I
didn’t give him the answer he wanted and I know he was bummed, but he still smiled
and said, “Of course. So, when is your next appointment?”

“Uh,
in two weeks. I was hoping you would come with me.”

“Fuck
yes I’m coming with you! This is our baby, Danni. I want to come to every
appointment and be there for you through all of it.”

“Oh
Beau,” I cried, throwing my arms around his neck. “I love you so much. I’m so
glad you didn’t panic on me.”

“Well,
I can’t promise I won’t, but it will be for an entirely different reason. I
just want you to be careful and for us to have a healthy baby.”

“So
we’re really doing this?” I asked, pulling back and looking at him.

“We’re
really doing this. I love you so, so much, Danni.”

“I
love you too,
daddy
,” I teased, and he grinned at me.

He
rubbed my belly with his large hand and leaned his head down, looking at my
stomach.

“You
hear that, Jelly Bean? I’m your daddy and I’m going to spoil you so much.”

“Jelly
Bean, huh?” I asked, giggling.

“You
don’t like it?”

“I
love it.” I combed my fingers through his long hair and sighed.

“Beau,”
I whispered, longing in my voice.

He
looked up at me, locking his deep chocolate eyes with mine.

“I’m
going to be a father…because of you. I don’t think I can ever express how happy
you have made me today, Danni.”

“I
love you so much,” I replied, my insides starting to melt. His hand moved from
my stomach to cup my breast. My nipples instantly hardened and my breath caught
in my throat.

I
felt his dick immediately start to harden underneath me.

“Oh
fuck, I have to get you naked right now.” He stood up with me in his arms and
started walking down the hallway to my bedroom.

“Wait,
I thought you were hungry!” I squealed, laughing.

“I
just found out that I’m having a baby with the woman I love. Food can fucking
wait because I’d rather feast on you instead,” he said seductively.

He
carried me into my room where we spent the rest of the night making love and
celebrating the start of our new family.

Beau

“How’s
the jelly bean?” I asked Danni, resting my hand on her stomach as we drove into
Muncie.

“Doing
good. Still warm and cozy in here,” she answered, covering my hand with hers.

“We’re
about five minutes from your parent’s house but do you want me to stop and get
you anything?”

“No
thank you, I’m fine. I’m just anxious to see my mom and dad again.  Mom’s making
her home made macaroni and cheese and I think the baby’s telling me it wants
some too.”

I
smiled as she released my hand so I could drive the rest of the way.

“So,
are we telling your parents about the baby?”

“Yes,
I want to. Maybe not right when we get there, but definitely while we’re in
town,” she replied. “My mom’s going to be so excited.”

“And
your dad?” I asked, flicking the turn signal and turning onto her parents’
street.

“He’ll
be happy too, Beau, but in a guy kind of way.”

I
chuckled and asked, “A guy kind of way?”

“Yeah,
you know, the whole ‘congratulations’ pats on the back and starting to wear
grandpa sweater vests kind of happy.”

“I
love you, Danni,” I replied and turned my eyes to the road. “Okay, which house
is it?”

“It’s
the one at the end of the road with the circular driveway and the two car
garage,” she answered.

I
grinned as I looked down the road and saw a red pickup truck parked in front of
the garage.

We
pulled into the driveway next to the truck and killed the engine. Taking my
hand in hers, she squeezed it and turned to face me.

“You
ready to do this?”

“Bring
it on,” I replied, leaning in and kissing her lips.

I
moved my other hand down to graze her stomach with my fingertips. “I love you.”

“Love
you too, Beau,” she murmured against my lips.

My
tongue gently glided past her lips and she moaned loudly. I wanted nothing more
than to have her straddle my waist and fuck me right in the driver’s seat.

Before
the kiss could get any deeper, I saw movement out of the corner of my eye.
Turning my head, I saw the front door to her parents’ house opening. I grinned
widely as I saw Danni’s m

“I’ll
get your door, baby.”

“I
don’t think you can get around the car and help me before she gets here and
pulls me out,” she laughed. I smiled at her and squeezed her hand.

“Okay,
next time. I’ll get our bags,” I said, giving her a quick peck on the lips
before her mother reached the car and opened the door.

“There’s
my baby girl!” her mom shrieked, helping her out of the car. As soon as she was
standing her mom pulled her into a tight hug.

“Oh
Danni, we’ve missed you so much! You look beautiful, sweetheart!”

“I’ve
missed you too, Mom, so much,” she replied, and as I popped the trunk and got
our bags out I smiled at the two of them.

“Where’s
Dad?”

“He’s
inside putting the finishing touches on the barbecued ribs. I hope you kids are
hungry.”

“I’m
starving,” she answered and I huffed out a laugh.

Danni’s
appetite had grown so much because of the baby and she was filling out even
more lately. Her body looked fantastic now that it was curvier and with her
belly protruding even more from her hips, it was difficult to keep my dick in
my pants when I was around her.

Her
mother’s eyes roamed from Danni to me while I had the trunk popped open, unloading
our bags.

“So,
this must be your Beau,” she said, eyeing me. “Girl, he’s cute!”

“Easy
there, cougar,” Danni laughed, letting go of one of her hands and holding onto
the other. They walked over to me as I grabbed the last bag and shut the trunk.

“Mom,
there’s someone I’d like you to meet. This handsome guy is Beau Cavanaugh.
Beau, this is my mother, Brenda Sharpe.”

I
carefully set our bags on the ground and extended my hand to her mom. She let
go of Danni’s hand taking mine and pulling me into a hug much like she did to
Danni.

“Beau,
it’s wonderful to meet you. Dan and I have heard so many wonderful things about
you.”

I
chuckled in disbelief and said, “Well, I’m glad to hear that. It’s so great to
finally meet you Brenda.” As I released her, I kissed her cheek and thought I
saw her blush.

“You
look beautiful. I can see now where Danni gets her looks from.”

“Oh
honey, aren’t you sweet? Danni said that this trip was your idea. Thank you for
bringing our girl home for the holiday,” Brenda said.

I
released her from my arms and she stepped back, looking slightly dazed.

Extending
my arm to Danni, she came to me willingly. “It was my pleasure. I know she’s
been missing you both, plus I’ve actually been wanting to meet you and your
husband.”

“Well,
he’s been dying to meet you too, son. Best not keep him waiting,” she said,
winking at me.

I
smiled at her and tried to shake my nerves. I know I told Danni I wasn’t
nervous to meet her dad but he was one man that I knew she loved as much as me,
maybe even more. I really hoped I made a good impression on him for the sake of
Danni and our baby.