Ah, so that was what this was about. I should've guessed someone would tell her before the day was out. I just thought I had some time to break the news to her first. Clearly the women in this town moved quickly when they had gossip to share.
"Because he is."
Jo threw her hands up in the air. "Why?"
"You're really going to ask that question?" I gave her a come-on look.
"I thought I told you I didn't want a security system because I don't like other people knowing my comings and goings."
Yes, she had made that very clear the first two times I mentioned she get one. Too bad things had changed.
"That was before I found out you're carrying my child. I refuse to let anything happen to you or the baby."
That obviously wasn't the answer she wanted to hear. Frustration laced her tone, and I was starting to get worried about her blood pressure. I was sure her being this upset wasn't good for the baby. Of course I made the mistake of telling her that.
"I think you need to calm down a little. I'm sure this isn't good for you or the baby."
"Don't you dare tell me what's good for me." She poked her finger at my chest. "I don't need an overbearing male in my life."
Well, that was too bad for her because I wasn't going anywhere anytime soon.
I grabbed her hand and cradled it between my own. "This is just until we figure out who's looking to expose your secret. After that, we can take the system down if you want."
Hopefully by then we would be living together, and I wouldn't have to worry as much, but I was getting ahead of myself. One step at a time.
"I don't believe you."
I chuckled. She was too smart for her own good. "We can discuss it more when the time comes."
Jo sighed. "Fine but you aren't coming in to eat today. I can't handle you at the moment, and I need to concentrate on work."
I wanted to pout. I was looking forward to watching her for a little while before I went back to work.
"Okay. I'll give you that just this once."
Jo pinched the bridge of her nose. "This is going to be the longest pregnancy in the history of pregnancies if you keep this shit up."
I didn't argue with her. It was absolutely going to be a learning curve for the both of us, but I wouldn't want to do it with anyone else.
CHAPTER TWELVE
Jo
I walked back into the kitchen with a scowl on my face. I didn't know how I was going to survive this pregnancy if Maverick continued to push my buttons.
I liked my freedom. I liked knowing that I could do what I wanted without having to check in with someone, and I had the feeling that wasn't going to happen as long as I carried Maverick's baby in my belly.
He already proved he was going to take protectiveness to a whole new level. One I wasn't sure I was ready for.
Actually no. I knew I wasn't ready for it.
Maverick was supposed to be a one-night stand. Someone I hooked up with and never saw again. Then he showed up in Willow Creek, and everything went to hell. No matter how many times I said it was going to be the last time we slept together, I always went back for more. Damn his magical ginormous cock and the magnificent orgasms it gave me.
"Are you okay, dear? You raced out of here like the demons of hell were chasin' after you."
"I'm fine. I just needed to have a word with someone where no one could hear us."
Grams looked at me like she knew exactly who I was talking about. And it was likely she did. The old woman saw too much.
