Til Death Do Us Part (Vegas Vows #6) - Harlow Layne Page 0,39

to say. It had never occurred to me Alex didn’t come from money.

“Luke has always been a private person, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t those who don’t respect his wishes and take a picture of him doing even the most mundane of things. I didn’t want to be put in the limelight, and I certainly didn’t want Mason to be. In the beginning, it was hard. We hid our relationship so the media wouldn’t find out, and during the entire time, there was a woman on the internet saying she was in a relationship with Luke. He was afraid I was going to bolt at any second, unable to take the stress of him being a celebrity, but I eventually got used to it because I love Luke. I know we’re not in the exact same circumstances, but I hope my story helps.”

Strangely, it did.

“It does. It would break my heart if Leo and I split up. I keep thinking I’ll do something, and he’ll realize I’m not worth it. I mean, how many people get married while drunk in Vegas and stay married?”

“Probably not many.” She giggled, smiling over at me.

“I’m sorry about freaking out earlier, but I couldn’t help myself. I’ve been so nervous about coming to meet you and then on the way here, I realized I’ve missed my period and that sent me on a tailspin.”

“Oh.” She blinked at me.

“I know it’s way too soon. Leo and I haven’t even spoken about if or when we want kids and then bam. I’ve always thought I’d wait until I was thirty and I’m only twenty-two.”

“That’s a lot to take in. Trust me, I know about unplanned pregnancies. I got pregnant when I was in high school and our parents forced us to get married. It wasn’t long after our wedding I had a miscarriage. There were many times over the years I wished I’d left Decker right after I lost the baby, but if I’d left him, I wouldn’t have Mason. So, I have to believe things happen for a reason. I’m sure you’re scared.”

“Petrified. Leo said we should get a test to find out right away, but said I should talk to you since it might look bad if someone is seen buying a test and they think we’re buying it for you.”

Alex looked down at her clasped hands and let out a sigh. “I wish I could say that’s a lie, but it very well could happen. Leo’s been here before, so some know he’s Luke’s brother, and I can’t say how many people around here follow celebrity news. For the most part, they leave us alone, but some sneak pictures and sell them.”

“That must be hard,” I admitted.

“It can be. For the most part, we don’t think about it or it would drive us crazy. I never thought Luke would give up so much to live here—”

“I didn’t give up anything,” Luke interrupted her. He swept Alex up in his arms and kissed her long and hard. “It’s the opposite, gorgeous. I’ve received more than I ever thought possible by having you in my life.”

Holy hell! I sat there watching them swooning on my barstool.

“Leo filled me in, and I don’t think we need to worry about anyone assuming Alex is pregnant again. People have been saying she’s pregnant since they knew we were a couple, so there’s always going to be something, but it’s only been a couple of weeks. That’s pushing it. Why don’t Leo and I drive to the next town over and pick up dinner from our favorite Italian place? While we’re there Leo can go inside and get a test or ten and you can take one after dinner.”

Alex turned to Luke and placed her hands on his chest. “You know I’ll never turn down my favorite Italian place, but we shouldn’t assume everyone else feels like Italian?”

“Oh, hel…heck yeah,” Leo’s eye widened before he chuckled. “Babe, you’re going to want to try it. I swear it’s some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had.”

“I’m never one to turn down good Italian food.” Although I wasn’t sure how I’d be able to eat dinner without knowing if I was pregnant or not. Maybe I could sneak away and take the test beforehand.

“I’m not sure we should make Everly wait to take the test. I know if I was her, I’d want to take it right away.”

Leo shrugged. “Either way, we’ll get food and a test. Problem solved.”

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