“She’s worried y’all are gonna hate her,” Sundance shared.
“You’re dead, big man,” I threatened with a groan, dropping my face into my hands. I was done crying now, mostly because I was way too angry to find the tears.
“Why would we hate you?” Drake asked.
“Because of Mom,” Orion deduced.
Violet wrapped an arm around me and gave me a hug. “Oh, my god, we loved our Mom, Wyatt, but we love you too. If Dad’s happy, we’re happy. I mean, if you were a total cunt, we’d say something, but you’re awesome. I can’t wait to meet the baby.”
I glanced at Sundance who gave me a look of smug triumph.
“You’re still in trouble,” I warned.
He grinned. “Can’t wait to find what kind of punishment you’re gonna dish out.”
“Gross, Dad,” Violet hissed.
“Over the line, Dad,” Drake complained, even as he hugged me. “Congrats, Wyatt. We’re happy. Don’t worry. I gotta reheat a couple of things.”
“Sorry, Drake.”
“It’s all good,” he said, and left with Violet following.
Orion hugged me and then left me with Sundance who closed the distance between us and pulled me into his arms. I tried to push him away, but he held firm. “You’re a dick.”
“Yeah, I know,” he said with a chuckle. “But I’m right, so are you gonna believe me now?”
I sighed. “Sure. But I want to wait to tell Teddy. I need to figure out how to do that.”
“Whatever you need,” he said. “You ready to get back out there?”
I nodded and followed him back to the kitchen.
“Let’s eat,” Sundance decreed.
“Shotgun!” Teddy yelled and everyone laughed as we took our seats.
Dinner was easy and relaxed, and wrapped up two hours later when Violet said she needed to meet a friend. Sundance hugged her and let her go, but I could tell he didn’t want to. Something was definitely up there, and I couldn’t wait to find out what it was.
But that would have to wait, since I needed to get Teddy home.
* * *
Two hours, later, I drove into my garage and parked in my spot, heading up to my condo via the resident elevators. I sent Sundance a quick text letting him know I got home safely, then dropped my phone in my purse and walked down to my door.
Where I found him leaning against the wall waiting for me. I grinned. “Hi.”
“Hey, baby.” He kissed me, then I unlocked my door and entered the code for the alarm.
“What are you doing here?” I asked. “I didn’t see your bike in the garage.”
“Not sleeping another night without the mother of my kid,” he said. “Moses dropped me off.”
“This is real, huh?”
“So real.” He grinned. “Are you happy?”
I nodded. “I’m just overwhelmed.”
