Page 103 of Wilde Flame

“Even Mrs. Harper knew before me? What the hell! You were the first person we told!”

“We?” I asked sarcastically.

Levi cleared his throat. “Ahhh…not really.”

Emeline turned her glare on him. “What do you mean, not really?”

He shrugged sheepishly. “I told my parents.”

“Levi! We were going to tell our parents all together.”

Tilting his head, he regarded Emeline. “You haven’t told anyone? Not a single person?”

She looked down at the floor, blushing.

“Emeline?” Levi prompted.

“Fine! I told Moreen. But she’s my best friend, and I had to tell someone.”

Pointing to me, Levi said, “And he’s my best friend.”

“Fine, I’ll let Caden go. But your parents?”

Drawing her back into his arms, he kissed her forehead. “I was just so happy, Em.”

Sighing, she smiled up at him. “It’s okay. Truth be told, I was coming here to tell Caden because he’s the only one I can trust with a secret.”

I threw my head back and laughed.

Emeline grinned. “This is going to be so much fun! Lilibeth and me pregnant at the same time!”

“I’m happy for you and Levi, Emeline. I really am.”

Tears filled her eyes as she made her way over to me. She hugged me, then drew back. “And you’re happy?”

I nodded. “I’m still in a bit of shock, but yeah. I’m happy.”

Hugging me once again, she said, “Everything happens for a reason, Caden. Everything.”

When she stepped back, I nodded.

“Do you want me and Lilibeth to wait before telling anyone else? We were only telling family because she’ll be moving in with me.”

“Moving in with you!” Emeline nearly shouted. “Wow! Oh my gosh…this keeps getting better and better!”

Holding up my hands, I said, “We’re not together. I just thought it would be easier to have her move in instead of trying to live in that small garage apartment.”

“Agreed. It’s tiny.”

Levi’s phone went off. “Time to head out and pick up Rhett.”

I walked them to the door. “I’ll see you guys tonight then.”

Emeline turned back. “I think we should just tell the whole family both of our news, if you’re okay with that.”

I nodded. “Sounds good to me.”

They’d started down the aisle of the barn when Levi said something to Emeline and jogged back to me.