Mason (Carter Brothers #2) - Lisa Helen Gray Page 0,6
our baby.’’
My head snaps up to him, my blood pressure rising. I’d like to blame it on the pregnancy hormones, but no, this is all me. How dare he push all the blame onto me.
“I’m sorry. When I tried to text you to talk to you, you would never even gift me with a reply and then, not long after, you blocked my number. Oh... oh... maybe I should have told you when you started to avoid me? Better yet, when I actually saw you with one of your hook-ups, maybe I should have told you then. Mason, I tried to fucking tell you over and over again, but you were the one always too fucking busy avoiding me. I’m the one that had to go through this on my own. I’m a fucking teenager for fuck sake and I had to do it on my own. Oh... wait... the best part, the first people I do finally find the courage to tell disown me and kick me out.
“Yes I agree I should have told you, but you never gave me the time of day, Mason.’’ I’m yelling and crying so hard that we’ve gathered the attention from the other passengers around us.
“I’m sorry. I’m sorry for everything I did after I slept with you. I just... I... come on, the others are waiting,’’ he says looking deflated, and just like that he grabs my bags and walks towards the exit.
I follow behind at a slower pace, my mind reeling over him being here, with me. I’ve been trying so hard to move on from him that I didn’t expect for my old feelings to resurface the moment I laid eyes on him again. I want to kick my body and thump my heart so bad right now; why can’t they get in check with my head?
“Welcome home,’’ is shouted and I’m immediately stunned, standing frozen staring at everyone in front of me with wide eyes. All of the Carter brothers are there with their Granddad and so is Harlow with her Gram’s. I didn’t think anyone would want to speak to me again after I upped and left the way I did, pregnant and all.
“What are you guys doing here?’’ I ask completely shocked, the tears again falling from my eyes.
Harlow is the first one to step out from the gang and rush over to me, bringing me into a tight hug.
God, I’ve missed the crazy girl!
“Oh my God, you look stunning Denny. I can’t believe how big your belly is,’’ she gushes making me smile and feeling a little self-conscious.
“Yeah babe, what are you packing under that dress?’’ Max flirts coming up to give me a hug. Pulling away his eyes drift down towards my cleavage, which is pretty impressive I must say. Another perk that comes to being pregnant.
“Move your eyes, dickhead,’’ Mason growls making me jump. I hadn’t noticed that he had moved to stand so close beside me and now that I’m fully aware, I can feel my body heating, and it’s not because of the sun.
“Sorry,’’ Max says not sounding sorry before he’s shoved out of the way by Myles.
“It’s good to have you back. The gang has been so lost without you,’’ he mutters before giving me a hug.
“Thanks,’’ I whisper feeling overwhelmed. I hid my pregnancy from all of them, yet they’re all here welcoming me back with open arms.
Malik gives me a head nod, and it makes me smile. It seems some things don’t change around here. Harlow grins up at him from where she’s leaning against him, and it makes my heart swell and a lump to form in my throat.
“Welcome home Denny sweetie,’’ Harlow’s Gram’s, Joan, tells me before giving me a hug. Mark, Mason’s Granddad does the same before moving back to Joan’s side. Harlow mentioned the two had gotten together and were officially living together now, but seeing them together like this... they look so cute.
Maverick, the eldest of the Carter sibling’s steps forward last, his eyes warm and soft as he approaches me. We haven’t really spoken to each other in the past, so it’s surprising to see him here with everyone else.
“Welcome to the family, Darlin’.’’ His words shock me, but when he brings me in for a hug it completely baffles me.
“Thank you,’’ I whisper back once I’ve found my voice.
“We’ve cleaned out Malik’s old room over at Mark’s for you to stay in, sweetie. Don’t worry, it’s only until the boys finish off