“Positive?!” Valerie asks, all excited.
“It’s positive,” I whisper. “It’s positive!”
“Go and tell Roman. I don’t need to hear what the news is going to do to him. Love you and see you soon.”
“The Halloween party.”
“Pregnant or not, I want you there, with all the men you can rally.”
I end the call and finish getting ready before walking out to the kitchen. Roman’s cleaning up. Nick and Holden glance at me as I walk out. I give them a peek at the pregnancy test and Holden grins before whispering something to Cora.
She bounces on his knee and squeals at whatever he says.
Nick pats Link’s back. “Why don’t you show me your newest painting.”
All four of them hurry off for the moment, giving Roman and me some privacy. Roman hasn’t been shy about how much he wants a baby that’s biologically his, even if he dotes on Cora and Link constantly. They’re his no matter the blood, but I understand how much he wants this and so do the guys.
“Amore,” I whisper, trying not to tear up again.
Roman looks over and dries his hand. “I know, we have to hurry. So much to do before nap time.”
“Roman.” I try again.
He pauses and notices my hands are behind my back. He looks me over. “What is it, Bambina?”
“Are you ready?”
“For what?”
I bounce a little. “Close your eyes.”
“Bambina-”
I pout and he sighs, closing his eyes. I take his hand and put the test in it. The second I curl his fingers around it, he looks at me, the smile I can’t quite wipe off my face, then at the positive test in his hand. “You .... is it ...”
“I’m pregnant,” I say softly.
He carefully sets the test on the counter, then sweeps me off my feet and into his arms. He kisses me like he’s been starving despite having me yesterday. He moans and sets me on the counter, wrapping my legs around his waist as he continues feasting on me.
I draw back to catch my breath and Roman takes my fingers in his hand. “From last night?”
“We have sex every week at least, Roman. And I didn’t realize how long I’ve been late for, but ...”
“You’re pregnant.” He touches my belly and beams at me. “Another baby.”
“Another baby.” I giggle. “Are you ready for it?’
“Always.” He kisses me again, then my forehead, my nose, and my belly.
Everyone comes back out when Gunner asks what’s going on. I look at all four of my husbands, beautiful, handsome, and amazing in every way. I wipe my eyes. “I’m pregnant.”
Link’s face screws up and he looks over at Cora like she has the answers. Holden lifts Cora into his arms and grins at our kids. “Are you ready to be a big brother again, Link?”
“A baby!” Cora yells.
Link’s face pales a little like he’s not sure he wants another Cora around, but Nick beams and hurries over to me, kissing me eagerly. “Sophie!”
“I know.” My voice cracks and I feel the tears. “I can’t believe it.”