And then I watched her fall apart in front of me as her earthquake of an orgasm hit her like a tidal wave.
EPILOGUE
Lily
Six months later
I staredat the huge diamond on my finger, my stomach twisting in knots.
Glancing up at the door for the millionth time, I sighed and stared back down at the ring.
You should be happy.
This is amazing.
This is all you’ve ever wanted…right?
Another wave of nausea rolled through me. I sipped on my tea, but it was no use. It only made it worse.
Finally, my best friend Whitney, burst through the door to our antique shop, waving a white paper bag in her hand. “I got it!”
“Good, good.” I said as I jumped to my feet and paced the floor.
Whitney walked over to me and held out the bag. “And now you take it.”
I stopped in my tracks and stared at one of my favorite people in the world. “Whit…I…fuck…”
“It’s okay. You know Ryker will be over the moon.”
“I know. But it’s not that. I just…I don’t know if I’m ready to be a mother, yet.”
“Are we ever truly ready? I know it’s scary, but I’m here for you, okay? Ryker is here for you. That man would move mountains for you.”
“You’re right.” I took a deep breath and took the bag from Whitney.
She rubbed my arms. “As usual.” She grinned.
“I wanted to be married, go on our honeymoon, maybe still have some time just the two of us…I’m on my birth control, how can my period just not show up?” Tears sprung to my eyes as my thoughts rolled out of control.
“Slow down, Lil. It’s okay, you’ve got this. We can move the wedding up, you can still enjoy your honeymoon or wait to take it until after the baby is born. You know I’ll babysit. And with the way you two fuck like rabbits, I’m surprised you didn’t get pregnantsooner.” Whitney smirked.
I made a face at her. “Uh huh.”
“Let’s take the test and go from there, okay?”
Sure enough, two lines popped right up.
I was pregnant.
And when Ryker stopped by the shop later with his usual iced coffee and treats, I did my best to hide the news.
It was a big time fail.
“Wait, two lines…that means…that means….you’re pregnant?” Ryker’s mouth fell open as he looked between the test in his hands and my face.
I nodded, holding my breath for his reaction. Would he think it was too soon like me? Would he want more time with only the two of us?
“Are you…don’t play with me…oh my God, Lily, does this mean…?”
