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.Her mind flashed back to the past few weeks.They d grown closer, until the naturalrhythm of husband and wife became second nature.Christmas with her family seemedmore relaxed, as Nick made a true attempt to enjoy himself.He made love to her with apassion that reached deep and grabbed her soul.She believed the walls slowly crumbledbetween them.Sometimes, she caught him staring at her with such raw, naked emotion,she lost her breath.Yet, each time she opened her mouth to tell him she loved him, hisentire demeanor shut down like a robot.As if he sensed that once she spoke the words,there d be no turning back.She had waited for the perfect time, but now her time was up.She loved him.Shecraved a real marriage beyond a contract.And she needed to tell him what she d donewith the money.Tension fluttered in her belly.He d refused to marry Gabriella because she d wanted achild.Logically, Nick was afraid he d repeat the mistakes of his father.But Alexa hopedonce he realized the baby was real, and part of him, he d open himself up and finally lethimself love.She drove home in a state of excitement and anticipation.Keeping the truth from himhadn t even occurred to her.She expected a reaction of shock and a little fear.But hergut told her Nick would eventually warm to the idea.After all, this wasn t a planned eventso Fate had sent them this baby for a good reason.Stubbornly, Alexa believed she d make her husband happy.The news would force himto finally open up to her and take a risk.She knew he loved her.She pulled her car into the driveway and made her way into the house.Old Yellertrudged toward the door to greet her, and she spent a good amount of time stroking his ears and kissing his face until she saw the healthy signs of his tail thump.She hid a smile.If only her husband could be this easy.A little love and patience, and her dog bloomed.She walked into the kitchen where he was hard at work with dinner.The apron tiedaround his waist declared him CHEF OF THE YEAR, a Christmas present from her mother.She snuck up behind him and came up on tiptoes, squeezing him tight and nuzzling hernose against his neck.He turned around and gave her a proper kiss. Hey. Hey. They smiled at each other. Whatcha cooking? she asked. Grilled salmon, spinach, roasted potatoes.And the salad of course. Of course. I have news, he said.Alexa studied his face.A gleam of triumph lit his eyes and those carved lips kicked up anotch. Oh my God.You got the contract. I got the contract. She let out a whoop and jumped into his arms.He laughed and swung her around, thenbent his head and kissed her.The familiar warmth and heat coursed through her, and shedug her nails into his shoulders and hung on.When he d kissed her deep and thorough,he eased away and beamed down at her.Her heart pumped up and filled with so muchjoy Alexa worried she d burst. We re celebrating, baby.We have an extra bottle of champagne from New Year s Evechilling in the fridge.Let s get drunk and crazy. She paused and wondered when to spring her news.A normal woman would wait untildinner was served and they basked in the news of the waterfront deal.A normal womanwould bide her time and ease her husband into the idea.Alexa admitted she d never been normal.The news of his success bode as a good omento spring her own news. I can t drink anymore. He smiled at her and resumed seasoning the salmon. Trying to lay off the sauce, huh?It s not this stupid diet, is it? Wine is good for the blood. No, not the diet.I was at the doctor s today and he said I couldn t drink. He glanced at her and frowned. Are you okay? Are you sick again? I told you to see mydoctor instead.Yours is that weird holistic guru who likes to give out herbs and stuff.Ihad to practically tackle him to give you real drugs when you had pneumonia. He threwthe potatoes in the roasting pan and drizzled them with olive oil. No, I m not sick.There s something else he told me. Oh. He set the spoon down and turned with a touch of panic. Baby, you re starting tofreak me out.What s going on? His concern touched her.She took his hands and squeezed tight.Then spilled out thenews. Nick, I m pregnant
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