Mateo hums a happy noise as he takes his first bite. “They love you too. I’m glad you’ve only had to travel with Alex twice since we got married. I don’t like when you’re not here.”
I sigh. “You know, I’m thinking my time as his social media manager and PR person is ending soon.”
Mateo turns his head and I sit up, looking straight into his beautiful brown eyes I will never get tired of.
Mateo’s eyebrows pull together. “What do you mean? I thought you loved working with Alex.”
“I love working with him, but in a little less than nine months, I think I’ll have my hands full with a different adventure.” I twirl my fork and point it at him for emphasis. “Especially if I’m helping you with the farm and taking care of the baby.”
Mateo’s eyes widen. “Did you just say ababy?”
I nod, trying to be as cool as a cucumber, as I take another bite of the delicious goodness. Seriously, this pumpkin roll is the only thing I’ve wanted to eat today. Everything else has made me feel queasy.
Mateo’s mouth hangs open. “I’m going to be a dad.”
I lean over and kiss Mateo’s lips. “No. You’re going to be anamazingdad.”
The shock wears off and next thing I know I’m out of my chair, in his embrace, and am being spun around. My stomach turns as regret over eating the pumpkin roll consumes me.
I tap on Mateo’s back.
He stops our spinning immediately and drops my feet back to the floor, worry etched on his face. “Sorry, are you okay?”
I plop down in my chair and take a deep breath. “Yeah, just got a little queasy there.”
He drops to his knees in front of me and grabs my hands. “I’m so sorry, do you need anything? What can I get you?”
My heart beats faster, touched by his adorable concern. “How about a little breathing room and a glass of water?”
Mateo nods vigorously. “I can do that.” He jumps up and makes a beeline for the water station.
The clicking of a cane on hardwood floors comes from behind me, and I feel Hudson tap my shoulder.
There’s a mischievous smile on his face and a happy glimmer in his eye. “Do I get to be a great-grandpa again?”
I lean toward him. “Yes.”
Hudson looks down at the pumpkin roll I’ve eaten half of. “You know, my Darla craved pumpkin-flavored foods when she was pregnant too.”
My heart aches and I reach out and grab Hudson’s hand, squeezing it in mine as tears fill my eyes. “I wish I could have known her.”
Hudson’s smile turns wistful. “You’ll meet her one day, sweetheart.Congratulations. I’m excited to see your dreamboat become a father. He’ll be a good one.”
I smile. “Yes, he will.”
Hudson chuckles. “Aren’t you glad your worlds collided two years ago?”
My eyes seek out my husband. His smiling bearded face practically glows as he bounds back to our table. Joy emanates from his every pore. “More than you know, Hudson. More than you know.”
Curious to know how Alex lost his memory and fell in love while staying in Bolt?
Read all about it in Winning My Queen!
And read on for a BONUS EPILOGUE featuring Cruz Rivera-Watson.
Chapter 47
Bonus Epilogue: Second Christmas
