I narrow my eyes.
He adds, “Aren’t you supposed to be at the club?”
Fuck my life. Yes, I am.
Chapter Fourteen
Anastacia
I hear Grizz and Tommy come into the house, but they don’t come into the kitchen, which I find strange. Grizz is always around, always letting me know where he is.
I don’t like that it bothers me—that there’s this strange feeling in my chest over him not coming in here just because he’s with his brother. I don’t like the way it makes me feel at all.
Is this jealousy?
No, it can’t be. What do I have to be jealous over?
“And what about snacks?” Kelsey asks.
“Oh, uh… well, my cravings have been all over the place, really. Sometimes I want chocolate, other times fruit. Sometimes it’s more specific.”
She nods, jotting some things down. “I’ll just grab a variety then.”
“You really don’t have to go out of your way...”
“I was going shopping, anyway. It’s no trouble to add some things to the list.”
I want to tell her that it may be no trouble to add it to the list, but it is going to cost more money. I have no idea how they afford to live here. Grizz told me neither of them work, and he’s with the club. Does that actually pay them money? I don’t know how that works.
“Do you think we should get baby supplies yet?” she asks.
It causes my heart to drop.
“What?”
“I know you’re close to full term, according to what Grizz said. I’m just wondering if we should get baby stuff yet. Of course, you can get whatever you want, I’m just making conversation.”
“Oh, I hadn’t really thought of that.”
And I hadn’t. I know I need things, but I haven’treallythought about it. I have no idea how I will pay for any of it, nor do I even know what I need.
“Well, you should probably start thinking. The baby will be here before you know it.”
My hand goes to my stomach, and I look down at it. I feel something kick against my hand, and it makes me smile. But the dread is still coursing through my veins. I’m so unprepared.
“I… don’t even know what the sex is,” I say as emotion overcomes me. Tears pool in my eyes.
“Oh, honey. I’m sorry.” Kelsey comes over to put her arm around me, giving me a small hug. “I didn’t mean to upset you. I’m just trying to help.”
“I know,” I say, sniffling and wiping my eyes. “It’s just the hormones.”
And maybe it is. Or maybe it’s all finally hitting me how serious this situation is.
“Hey, I—what’s wrong?” The panic in Grizz’s voice is clear. He’s at my side in a second, Kelsey back in her seat. “What’s wrong, Angel?”
I shake my head, wiping my eyes, but the tears won’t stop. My vision is blurry, and I can’t see anything.
Large arms come around me. Grizz’s scent wraps around me. His warmth seeps into my bones. He’s here. I’m okay.
