Rubbing his head with one hand, Huck looks over at me. “Man, I know you care about her. I also know that you’ll be a good father to any kid, but think down the road. You’ve never had a relationship that lasted longer than ‘that was great, here’s your clothes’. Are you sure you want to do this? If you claim that kid and things do workout for you and Kara, are you willing to be in her life for the rest of yours?”
“Yes,” I answer as I take the keys out of the ignition. “Are you coming in with me?”
He nods. “Yeah.”
When Huck and I walk into the waiting room, the receptionist is an older woman with greying hair. She grins, “Well aren’t you two just double the fun.”
“My name is Sly Webb, I’m here for Kara.”
She nods. “Oh yes, dear. Follow me to Robin’s office.” She leads me down a short hall and into the office. “Kara, honey, you have a sexy gentleman here for you. Actually, you have two.”
Kara looks up at me through her tears. She jumps up and runs to me, crashing into my chest. I instinctively wrap my arms around her. “Sly,” she sobs out. “I want it to go away.”
I stroke her hair. “Shh, shh, shh. Come on. We are going to call Detective Harmon and have him come to the house to talk to you, then we are going to get your phone number changed. We should’ve already done that.” I kiss the top of her head and see a short lady standing in the corner.
She steps over. “I’m Robin. Thank you for coming in. She’d just had a pretty good session and then this happened. Make sure she gets some rest once you get her home. If she needs me,” she hands me a card, “I put my cell on there.”
I nod, “Thank you.” I turn, leading her out into the lobby where Huck is waiting. “Baby, give me your keys.”
She takes them out of her pocket and I hand them to Huck. “Here, man, drive her car home.”
An hour later, the detective is sitting in our living room. “We’ll run this number, but it’s always a burn phone. I think you have the right idea by changing her number. I’m sure they just like the idea of getting under her skin.”
“You mean harassing the hell out of her. There has got to be some sort of trail. Something, somewhere,” I say as Kara sits beside me quietly.
“I am trying. Trust me, I have a daughter around your age, I’ll be looking into every avenue. I can only imagine what I would feel like if she were in danger. I’m doing everything I can.” He puts his hand on top of Kara’s. “I’m glad you’re talking with someone about all of this. Robin is a great lady, she’s done a lot of work with victims of domestic violence.”
Kara nods. “Thank you for her information. I like her, she’s easy to talk to.”
He pats her hand. “I’ll get with you on what I find out. I pray I can find something out, but don’t get your hopes up.” He stands and makes his way toward the door.
She looks up, “Detective Harmon?" He looks back at her. “Thank you. I know you’re trying your best.”
He acknowledges her and steps out the door. I follow him out. “I’m sorry I was short back there with you. I just hate to know she’s living in fear of him.”
He puts his hand on my shoulder. “I know, son. You care about that girl. It’s plain as day to anyone that comes in contact with you two. I promise, I’m doing my best to get to the bottom of all of this. I personally wish the bastard would never see the light of day again, but I know that isn’t possible. I’m just going to try and help build a strong case against him so he spends a few years behind bars.”
I give him my best look of appreciation. “Thank you. Just so you know, she told me you asked her if she was running around with both of us. She’s not that kind of girl.”
He shrugs his shoulders with a slight nod and gets into his car. Looking back out the car window, he smiles, “I know.”
I turn and walk back into the house. I hear Huck and Kara talking in the kitchen. As I enter, they turn and look at me. I pull Kara to me and kiss her on the lips. She rolls her eyes. “Huck has informed me of just how observant he is. I guess I haven’t been as covert as I thought.” She gives me a small laugh.
“I know, right? I really didn’t think he was that smart, either.” She laughs and shoves me in the shoulder. “To be honest, though, you are kinda loud when you hurl.”
She acts like I’ve offended her, but starts laughing.
We follow Huck out back for him to put the steaks on the grill. He takes a sip of the beer in his hand. “So, have you guys really talked about this? I mean what is going to happen when Kara finds the guy she wants to marry and have kids with?” He looks at both of us and puts a hand up. “I’m not saying this to be an asshole.”
I don’t want her to ever be with another guy. I don’t want another man’s hands on her. I throw him a glare, “Really? Because that’s what you’re coming off like.”
Kara puts her hands up. “Huck, we have talked about it. I’m still on the fence about it, but if I’m being honest, I know to protect this baby, it’s going to need Sly’s last name. I can’t just not claim a father, not with Drake around. He’ll know, it’s going to be hard enough to convince him as it is. I just really want all of this to go away.”
I pull her into my chest. “Brother, I know this seems crazy but I do want more with Kara and maybe one day I’ll be the guy she wants to marry. If that doesn’t happen though, I’m still going to be there for this kid and raise it like it’s mine.”
Finally, Huck nods his head while taking another sip. “Okay, you’re taking this seriously, which is what I was checking on. I hate to play devil’s advocate but you’re my little brother.”
Kara pulls her head away from my chest. “Why do you call Sly your little brother? You guys are the same age.”
“I’m a few hours younger than him.”
“He has a different birthday.” Huck smirks.
I sigh, “Huck was born at 10:25 p.m. and I was born at 1:02 a.m. the next day. So he IS a little older and he likes to rub it in.”
She steps back and sits down in one of the patio chairs. “Well, it’s kinda cool that you guys have different birthdays.”
I sit down next to her. “Yeah. When we were really little and Mom was still kinda lucid most of the time, she made a big deal about it.”
Huck slams the grill and goes inside. She looks at me. “What just happened?”
“Huck doesn’t like to talk about Mom at all. Even talking about what she used to do for us.”
She picks up a bottle of water from the table, taking a sip. “So your mom wasn’t always like now?”
Shaking my head, I say, “No, it was a progression over time.”
“What happened to your dad?”
“My dad was a great guy, what little I remember of him. He died when we were five. He drove a semi, there was a huge accident on I-95 and he was killed.” I shake my head. “Little by little after that, she lost it. She was trying to find some way to numb the pain, I guess.”
Huck comes back outside. “Yeah, she just forgot she had two small kids she needed to care for, look after and protect.”
I don’t say anything else to defend my mom because I know that what all she’s let happen isn’t defendable. Kara, sensing the tension, stands up. “Okay, guys, well I’m going to go get the salad together. Are we baking potatoes tonight?”
I smile at her. “No. This week is a light carb week and since Huck is having a beer, he’s drinking his.”
Huck holds his beer up and she shakes her head and walks in the house.
He looks over at me. “So you’re really thinking about the whole lifetime with Kara and the kid thing?”
“Yep. I just have to prove it to her. I’ve never felt like this about someone before.”
He flips the steaks. “Are you sure you aren’t just trying to save her? I know you like being the hero. Don’t get me wrong, I like Kara, she’s a good girl, but she’s going to be a mom and you can’t-.”
Getting angry again, I shake my head. “I know
that. No, man, I’m not just trying to save her. There’s been something about her since the day I met her. It just took me some time to figure it out.”
CHAPTER 15
KARA
“So, do you want me to pick you up from work or just meet you at the doctor’s office?” Sly asks me as I take the last sip of my unfortunately decaffeinated coffee before I walk out the door for work.
“Huh?” I look back at him still sweaty from his run. His chest is wet, his gym shorts are hanging just right to show his sexy V below his abs.
Breaking me from my sexy ogling, he clears his throat. “You have a doctor’s appointment this afternoon, right?” he says, then bites a banana.
“Yes, but you don’t have to go.” I look back at his body. Man, I’m appreciative of him giving me time, but damn these hormones are running into overdrive.
“I’ve been telling you for a little over a month now, it’s me and you. We are going to take care of this baby.”
Libido is gone now. I’m still getting used to the idea that I pretty much gained a boyfriend and a baby on the same day.
Now, it’s emotions bubbling. He’s so sweet, so I nod. “Okay, I guess just pick me up, we can grab some lunch before my appointment.”
He gives me a chipmunk smile with his mouth full. I laugh and start walking toward the door. “Wait,” he calls out.
I turn around. “Yeah?”
He’s swallowed now and leans down, kissing me on the lips. “See you later, sexy, have a good day.” He pops me on the ass as I go out the door. Great, throbbing between my legs is back. Ugh!
As I walk into the office, Sloan meets me at my desk. “So, I’ve waited patiently. Lox told me it was none of my business. Now, I’m just guessing that your throwing up is more than the food poisoning you claimed the first day. I’ve caught you more than that day. You need to tell me what the H is going on.”
I shake my head. “Good morning, Sloan. How are you? I think we’ll have a decent day.”
“Yes, yes, yes, all of that, good morning to you, too. Now, tell me. Because if you’re really that sick, we need to have tests run. Unless you have a reason for it.” She gives me her all-knowing look. “Plus, you seem to be touching your stomach a lot more. Not in the ‘I’ve got gas or cramps’ way, either.”
I glance around, looking for Nosy Josie. Sloan catches me and shakes her head, letting me know it’s still just us. “Fine. I wanted to wait a little longer. I have court next week and I was trying to wait until after then but yes, I’m pregnant. We aren’t telling anyone just yet because I’m not that far along.”
She gives me that ‘you’re shitting me’ look she gives Sage when she knows he’s fibbing. “I’m going to take a guess and say that we are saying this baby is Sly’s.”
“Yes. Sly is this baby’s father. We are together.” I know I’m coming off defensively.
She nods. “I completely understand and I’m not going to say anything to anyone. Well, except Lox. We don’t keep secrets from each other, but I can threaten sex and he’ll keep his mouth shut.” She pats my shoulder. “I remember what the shock was like. I remember the fear and everything. No one will hear a word from me until you’re ready and if you and Sly say this is his baby, then it’s his baby.” She shrugs. “No arguments from me. I love you and you’ve been such a true friend to me since Sage and I moved here. All the shit I went through with Lucas, you were there for me. I’m going to be here for you.” She hugs me and I wipe a tear from my eye.
“Thanks. Sly is picking me up today, I have a checkup. I just keep waiting for the other shoe to fall. Guys like Sly don’t exist, right?”
She shakes her head, smiling. “Sly has a fighter’s heart. He’ll work his way into yours and something tells me he already has. I know because Lox was the same way.” She turns and walks to her room, getting set up for her day.
~*~*~
“Well, Kara, everything looks great. You’re measuring at eleven weeks, which is about a week over. That’s normal this early, though. Have you had any discomfort, spotting or cramping?”
I shake my head. “No, nothing like that. Just getting over the all-day sickness. I’m not calling it morning sickness because that’s just an ugly lie.”
Dr. Coleman laughs. “I understand. My wife said something similar as she threatened a part of my body that’s vital to the baby making process.”
Sly and I both laugh. “I’m glad to know I wasn’t the only one thinking that. I just kept throwing up all damn day. I’m doing better now, though.”
“Good. Now, do you have any questions?”
I shake my head. “None right now.”
He nods. “All right, well keep taking care of yourself, take your vitamins and try to get plenty of rest.”
“Anything I can do, Doc?” Sly asks, standing up.
“Just be supportive. Make sure she’s eating well, since you’re a fighter I’m sure you have a pretty good diet.” Dr. Coleman puts his hand on Sly’s shoulder. “I saw you fight last year, hell of a job, son. Now you have a twin brother, right?” Sly nods. “You two and that other boy are a hell of a trio to represent your gym.”
Sly smiles and nods. “Yes, sir. Now don’t count just the three of us, we have an up and comer. His name is Clay Gibbs, he’s a good kid. Gonna be a hell of a contender.”
“I heard you guys got a contract with Bellator in the works.”
Sly looks so proud. “Yes, sir. Great things are coming.”
I’m just standing there because at this point, the appointment isn’t about me anymore. I can’t say I’m completely upset about it. I don’t like being the center of attention.
Dr. Coleman looks back at me. “Oh I’m sorry, Kara. You guys are doing a good job. Just set up for a month to come back.”
I smile. “It’s quite all right, Dr. Coleman. I know he’s a little bit of an attention hog.” I bump Sly with my shoulder.
Sly pulls me in up under his arm. “I’ll make sure you get some good seats to our next fight. We have a pretty big one coming up in a few weeks.”
Dr. Coleman smiles. “That would be great. Thanks. You two have a great weekend.”
I make my appointment and as we walk out, Sly takes my hand in his. Small gestures like that make my heart flutter and the spot between my thighs throb. “I’m ready to go home. Are you?”
Sly shrugs. “Yeah, I guess. Don’t we need to get your car?”
“No. We can, uh, get it later. I have something I need to do at home.”
“O-kay,” he says questioningly.
I try to get my mind off the throbbing between my legs. It wouldn’t be very motherly-like for me to say pull this car over and fuck me right now. “So, I think you and my OBGYN are in love.”
“He’s a cool guy. I really like him,” Sly says casually. “Are you okay? You’re acting a little strange and you have this look on your face.”
“I’m fine,” I blurt out.
“Just checking,” he says cautiously.
CHAPTER 16
SLY
She seems like she has something on her mind. I hope I didn’t piss her off with her doc being a fan. Shit. She’s just warming up to the idea of us being a couple and I go and do something stupid.
Maybe if I talk about food she’ll be happy. “So, how do you and the baby feel about Mexican tonight for supper?”
She nods. “Sounds good. Are we ordering take-out or making it ourselves?”
“Either way. I think we have the stuff for fajitas,” I say as I pull in the driveway.
She lets out a big breath. “Okay, we’ll figure it out later. Let’s get inside.”
Up. Down. Up. Down. I’m not sure what in the hell is going on.
As soon as we walk in the door, she slams it shut and calls out, “Huck?”
“He’s with Lox.”
She drops her stuff. “Good.” She shoves me into the wall. “I need you. Now.” She starts fiddling with my belt. “I’ve been dying for the past half hour.”
She drops to her knees and takes my cock in her mouth. She licks and sucks for just a minute and then stands up. “Okay, I need you to fuck me now.”
Holy shit, this is awesome. I pull her scrub top over her head and snatch her pants down. As she kicks them and her shoes off, I reach for her bra. “Are your tits still sore?”
“Just be easy.”
I quickly kick off my pants and shoes as she runs down the hall to her room. I pull my shirt over my head and we fall onto her bed. I kiss her and rub the head of my dick against her soaking wet pussy. “Jesus, babe. You should have stopped me on the way home.”
“Oh yeah, that would be a mother of the year moment. Now, less talking, more sex.”
Carefully, I slide my dick inside of her, trying to be gentle. We haven’t had sex since she found out she was pregnant. This is something I didn’t think to ask the doctor about.
Suddenly, she flips us so she’s on top and slams down on top of me. “Fuck.” She starts riding me hard.
“Baby, be careful.”
She’s panting, “I need to be fucked right now. The books say this is normal.” She rides harder, faster. “Oh God! Oh God! Holy shiiiiiiit!”
I start moving with her, thrusting up into her. I feel her tighten around me and I’m about to go off like fucking Ole’ Faithful. I swear, her pussy is like a vice. I slam into her three more times before I completely blow. “Fuck, baby.”
She collapses on top of me. “Oh my God. That was just, wow.”
“Maybe I need to read those pregnancy books you’ve been telling me about. Is that going to happen often? Because I’m a very willing participant.”
She kisses my chest. “I don’t know what came over me today. My crotch started throbbing before I left for work this morning. I couldn’t get my mind off of it at work, but then as we left the doctor’s office and you held my hand…it’s just that simple, my panties were drenched and I needed your dick.” She grins. “I don’t think I’ve ever been that horny in my life.”
I motion my hands down my body. “Well, I’m at your service, ma’am.”
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