Kace (Shattered Souls MC #3) - Heather Dahlgren Page 0,53
he kill someone and come home to me and the baby acting like it was just another day?” I ask.
She smiles as she looks around the room at all their things. “Killing someone isn’t something they do because they want to. It’s necessary to survive. Remember, it’s kill or be killed. Kace killing someone and coming home to you and the baby is how he makes it just another day. He did what he had to do to ensure you are both safe and he shouldn’t be judged for that.”
I think about what she said and try to see it her way. It’s just difficult for me. I think I might need to understand the club better in order to see it all differently. Harper understands it all and they all respect her for it. I’m not looking to have the connections she has with them. I understand fully that she grew up with them, but I’d like to fit in.
I peel my eyes away from the ugly carpet and glance at her. “How can I fit in?”
She laughs as she stands up, pulling me off the bed. “You fit in by being here. Come on, let’s go get a drink.”
“I can’t drink or smoke. I’m going fucking crazy,” I whine.
She smiles as we walk out the door to all the noise. “Another reason why I’m never gonna get pregnant.”
Zane pulls her away from me and kisses her while I slowly walk away. When I was young I figured my life would be so different. I planned to fall in love, get married, and have kids. I seem to be doing it backwards here. I got pregnant and I’m starting to fall for Kace, yet Zane and Harper are desperately in love and married with no chance of having a baby. Life never goes as you plan it that’s painfully clear.
“Everything alright,” Kace whispers in my ear as he wraps his arms around me from behind.
I melt into him, enjoying his warmth. “Yes,” I breathe out.
He tightens his hold on me, resting his hand on my stomach. Tears fill my eyes and I feel like a damn teenager because in the short time away I’ve missed him. He spins me around and his brown eyes search my face.
“With all the shit going on, I was thinking we could tell them you’re pregnant. Give everyone something happy to focus on,” he says, looking around at everyone then back at me. “If you’re okay with that.”
He looks so hopeful. I could never deny him. “I think it’s a great idea,” I say, smiling up at him.
A huge smile spreads across his face as he grabs my hand and pulls me up on the stage with him. I feel my face heating up as people start focusing on us. This isn’t what I thought he meant.
“Hey!” he yells. “Hey, shut the fuck up!” Everyone slowly stops talking and gives Kace their full attention. I tighten my hold on his hand and he glances down at me. I see the playfulness in his face as he gives me a wink.
“What the fuck is going on?” Riley yells.
Kace smiles at me before looking up at everyone. “I’m gonna be a fucking dad,” he shouts. “Ivy is pregnant.”
The noise is deafening. The cheers of surprise and congratulations are endless. Zane jumps up grabbing both me and Kace into a hug. “I’m so fucking happy for you both,” he whispers.
Kace slaps his back and we all get off the stage. Strangers to me congratulate us as we make our way through the crowd. Kace has a strong hold on my hand as we approach the rest of the club. Brooks is the first to step forward. He hugs Kace and kisses my cheek.
“Congratulations. It’ll be nice to have a little one around again,” he says smiling.
Enzo and Porter say the same. Finn gives me a sweet smile as he hugs us both. I think of all the guys he understands best. He was the one around the most and I know he wants to fit in as much as I do.
“Well fuck, I can’t believe it,” Riley says, handing Kace a beer. “This is gonna be so much fun.” He laughs as he kisses my cheek.
“You deserve this happiness, man,” Alex says, hugging Kace. He turns to me and smiles. “You’ve got a great guy, Ivy. He’ll always take care of you and that little one.”
I am blinking back tears as Kace wraps his arm around my