Hawk (Reckless Kings MC #2) - Harley Wylde Page 0,10

I was in for a very lonely life.

Even if I couldn’t have Hayley, I could at least make sure she was safe.

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Hayley -- One Week Later

Nausea welled up, the back of my throat burning. Do not throw up! Do not throw up! I tried to fight it back, knowing my brother wasn’t too far away, which meant he was watching. If I puked in the street, I’d have a lot of explaining to do. As it was, I knew I couldn’t hide my secret for too much longer. I placed a hand over my stomach. It figured the one time I decided to go wild and do something crazy like lose my virginity with a stranger, I ended up pregnant.

I hadn’t told anyone, which meant I hadn’t been to the doctor yet either. But I’d missed my period, couldn’t keep much down, and I’d taken three home pregnancy tests. All came back positive. It seemed Hawk had left a little something behind after all. A kid. My hands shook when I thought about him. I’d wanted to call and tell him. One, I didn’t have his number, and two… I didn’t think he’d want me or a baby.

The hair on my nape prickled and I knew I was being followed again. I just didn’t know if it was some of my dad’s men, the Dixie Reapers, or if my stalker was nearby. For a brief moment two days ago, I’d have sworn I saw Hawk across the street. I’d stopped and looked again, but he’d been gone. It seemed this pregnancy was doing weird things to me, like making me hallucinate seeing the baby’s daddy.

I approached my car and froze when I saw something under the windshield wiper. How the hell had he gotten near my car with so many people watching me? The trembling in my hands increased as I reached for the note.

They can’t protect you. You’re MINE.

I covered my mouth to stifle the sob I couldn’t contain. My knees felt like they’d buckle and a strong arm wrapped around my waist. I felt the cool leather of a cut against my cheek, but my vision had blurred, and everything was spinning.

“I’ve got you, Hayley.”

“P-Preacher?” I asked.

“Yeah, it’s me. Hang on, pretty girl. I’ll get you to your brother’s cruiser. He’ll take you somewhere safe while we hunt this asshole down. You’ve dealt with this long enough.”

I cried against his chest and finally released him when he eased me onto the seat of my brother’s patrol car. Grant buckled me, then pulled away from the curb, speeding down the street. I cried until I didn’t think I had another tear to shed. It wasn’t just me I needed to worry about now. I had someone else to consider. The life growing inside me. And I knew I couldn’t keep my secret.

“Grant, I need to tell you something.” I wiped the moisture from my cheeks and sniffled. “I’m pregnant.”

He stomped on the brakes in the middle of the road and stared at me. “Excuse me?”

“I said I’m pregnant. No one else knows, but… if this guy comes after me…” I chewed on my lower lip. “It’s not just me now, Grant.”

“Fuck!” He slammed his fists into the steering wheel. “Are you fucking serious right now, Hayley? Who the hell knocked you up? I’m going to rip off his balls and shove them down his throat!”

I flinched at the visual and swallowed hard. “It doesn’t matter. He doesn’t want a family and I’m not going to force myself, or a baby, on him.”

“You need to tell Dad,” he said.

“I know. Soon.”

He shook his head and made a U-turn, heading for the police station. “No, now. You’re telling him right the fuck now, Hayley.”

I nodded and folded my hands in my lap, wishing I didn’t have to do this. I knew I couldn’t hide it forever, but… my dad wasn’t going to handle this well. Not even a little bit. I had no doubt he’d go through the roof. I only hoped I could reason with him when it was all said and done. I needed my family now more than ever.

Grant pulled to a stop in front of the police station and I got out, following him inside and down the back hall to our dad’s office. He was on the phone when I stepped inside, but motioned for me to take a seat. After his call ended, he glanced at Grant before focusing on me. The look