“Oh god, Jessie…I’m going to come, baby.”

“Yes! Oh god, yes!”

It felt like heaven coming inside her. It was like every wish and dream I’d ever had about her just came true. I could hardly breathe.

“Scott…” she barely said.

I lay there for a few seconds before I was able to talk again. “Jessie, that was the most amazing thing I’ve ever experienced.”

She wrapped her arms around me and held me tight. After a few minutes, she moved her legs, and I rolled off of her to lie on my side. She looked at me with the sweetest smile ever. I pushed her hair back from her eyes and smiled back at her.

“That was the most magical moment of my life,” she said.

I took her hand in mine and laced our fingers together. “I’ve wanted to do that with you for so long,” I said.

Her smile faded.

Oh shit. What did I say?

“Me, too.” As tears started to build in her eyes, she quickly turned and got up.

“Where are you going?”

She glanced back at me. “I have to pee like a racehorse!” She wiped away the tears as she walked into my bathroom.

I sat up. What in the hell just happened? Were those happy tears? Scared tears? Regret tears? Fuck me. If I pushed her into this too soon, I’ll never forgive myself.

I got up and grabbed a pair of boxers off my chair. I walked to the bathroom and knocked on the door. It was still open, so I peeked in. She was sitting on the edge of my tub, wrapped up in a towel, and she looked so damn cute. My heart started beating faster.

“Please tell me I didn’t rush this, Jessie. I’ll never forgive myself.”

She glanced up at me, and that was when I saw a tear fall.

Oh. My. God. My whole world just stopped with that one tear. I went over to her and fell to the ground. “What’s wrong? Did I hurt you? Do you regret what we did? I have to tell you, Jessica, that was one of the most wonderful moments of my life.”

She smiled as she shook her head. “Oh god, no. I don’t regret that at all! It was just as amazing for me. It was…it was—”

“It was, what?”

“Everything I ever dreamed it would be.”

She’s thought about being with me? My heart started to beat so loudly that I swore it was echoing in the bathroom. “Then, honey, why are you crying?”

When she glanced back down, I used my finger to lift her chin, so she would look at me again.

“I’ve just never felt this way before, and I’m…scared.”

My heart dropped in my stomach. All I wanted to do was take her in my arms and love her again. “Jessie…” I whispered. I leaned up and kissed her lips softly. I pulled back and wiped her tears away with my thumbs. “I feel the same way.”

She snapped her head up at me as her eyes grew bigger. “You’re scared? Why?”

I let out a small laugh as I shook my head. “Jessie, I’ve never in my life experienced these feelings that I have for you. Just the sight of you takes my breath away. The touch of your hand on my body makes my skin feel like it’s on fire. The sound of your laugh covers my body like a warm blanket. Your smile…my god…your smile can bring me to my knees in a second.”

I watched as a tear rolled down her face. I’d do anything for her.

“No one has ever said anything like that to me before.”

My smile faded for a quick second before I smiled at her again. I cupped my hands on her face and brought her in for a kiss. I kissed her so softly and tenderly. I wanted to make her feel how much I cared about her. I stood up with her, never stopping the kiss. I slowly pulled away, and then I reached into the shower and turned it on. She looked over and blushed.

Why do I get the feeling she’s much more inexperienced than I thought?

I pushed the towel off of her, and I stared at her beautiful body. I could tell I was making her nervous.

“You’re perfect, Jessica. Beyond beautiful.”

She closed her eyes as I leaned down and kissed her neck gently. I quickly took off my boxers and helped her into the shower.

“Have you ever made love in the shower before, Jessie?”

She shook her head and looked down.

I bent down and looked into her eyes. “Just Gunner?”

She bit on her lower lip and nodded.

“I’ve only been with Chelsea,” I said.

She gave me a weak smile.

I slowly started to kiss her. I was not going to fuck this up again. As much as I wanted to pick her up and start making love to her, I was bound and determined to make her feel special.

To make her feel…cherished.

Chapter Forty-Seven

“So, are you nervous, princess?” I asked.

When I looked over at her, she had her hand resting on her stomach. She was so much bigger than Ari, but she looked so damn cute.

She let out a giggle. “I’m more worried I’m going to lose my bet with Gunner. He swears it’s two boys.”

“I’m sticking with a boy and a girl.”

She reached for my hand and kissed it. “Me, too!”

As Dr. Johnson moved the scanner on Heather’s stomach, I felt tears building in my eyes. I could see both babies. I couldn’t believe how well we could see them with their new scanner. I glanced at Heather as she just cried and cried.

“They’re so beautiful. Oh my god, Josh…our babies!” she said between a laugh and a cry.

“So…do you want to know the sex?” Dr. Johnson asked.

He normally didn’t do ultrasounds himself, but when he saw us walking into the hospital, he’d said he wanted to tag along with us.

At the same time, Heather and I both said, “Yes.”

Dr. Johnson moved the scanner around and made a few clicks. As he began typing, I read the words appearing on the screen.

Baby number one: I’m a boy.

I jumped up and pumped my fist. “Yes!”

Heather started laughing as she grabbed my hand tighter.

Then, he started typing again.

Baby number two: I’m a girl.

“I knew it! Oh, I so knew it!” Heather said as she let out a squeal. “I cannot wait to tell Gunner that he owes me two hundred bucks!”

Heather and I were sitting in The Auslander Restaurant when her cell phone went off. She picked it up and let out a gasp.

“What? What’s wrong?” I jumped up.

“Amanda! She’s on her way to the hospital. She’s in labor!” Heather tried to stand up.

I walked over and helped her up as I threw a few twenties on the table. “What about everyone else?”

“I’m on it!” Heather quickly sent out a text to Ellie and Ari.

Both had already heard from Brad, and they were on their way to Austin.

When we walked into the waiting room, we saw Jeff, Gunner, Ellie, and Ari all sitting there. Ellie jumped up and ran over to Heather.

“Well?” Ellie asked as she grabbed Heather’s hands.

I noticed Heather glance over to a grinning Gunner.

“One little boy…and one little girl.” She winked.

Gunner started laughing as he got up and walked toward me. He stuck out his hand. “Ah hell…congratulations, dude. That’s perfect.”

He reached over and took Heather in his arms. He just laughed as she bragged about winning the bet.

Jeff was next. Then, I looked at Ari standing there with a smile as big as the Texas sky.

My heart started beating faster as I glanced over toward Jeff, and he winked.

“A girl?” I asked.

She nodded, and Heather let out a small yelp. They both hugged each other as Ellie walked up and joined in on the love fest.

We sat down and talked about the ranch, Jeff’s breeding business, and how well my business was doing. Finally, Brad walked out with the biggest smile plastered on his face and tears just rolling down his cheeks.

We all jumped up.

“How’s Amanda?” Ellie, Ari, and Heather all asked at the same time.

Brad laughed. “She’s absolutely wonderful.”

“And you?” I asked as I reached out for his hand.

“It’s a girl!” He blurted out. “I have a baby girl.” And then, he lost it and began crying.

Motherfucker is gonna cause me to cry. I had to look away before I started crying.

I glanced at Jeff as he wiped his eyes quickly. I just looked at him and mouthed, Pussy, to him. He shot me the finger and walked up to Brad to congratulate him.

Gunner was slapping Brad on the back as he was congratulating him. When I looked back over toward Heather, she had the sweetest smile on her face. I felt tears building as I turned back to Brad. He was so damn happy.

I just stood there and glanced around at our little group. We’d all come a long way in the last few years. Each of us was married with kids and happy as hell, and it was about fucking time.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Victoria walking by. I quickly glanced at Heather, but she hadn’t seen her. When I looked back at Victoria, she smiled at me and started my way. Then, she saw Heather, and she stopped. She turned and walked away.

Okay…that was weird…but nice!

As I glanced over at Heather, she was watching Victoria walk away. She started to turn back toward Brad, but then she caught my eye and gave me a wink. I had no idea what that was all about, but the fire in Heather’s eyes turned me the hell on. I smiled back at her and shook my head.

“Y’all want to meet Maegan Ann?” Brad asked.

“Oh, I love that name, Brad!” Heather hugged him.

“My god, Heather…you’re getting bigger.” Brad laughed.

“Yep! We found out today that it’s a boy and a girl.” She looked back at Gunner.

I shook my head and followed everyone to Amanda’s room.

After we all piled in, Amanda made everyone wash their hands—twice—and then we had to also use sanitizer. Finally, we all took turns holding Maegan. She was beautiful, and my heart swelled up so much at the sight of her. I couldn’t wait to hold my own little girl and boy.

I watched as Heather was holding and singing to Maegan. I need to get her home.

I leaned over to Gunner. “Does it make me an ass if I want to stop and get a room tonight for Heather and me?”

Gunner looked at me and smiled. “Fuck no, dude. When we dropped Alex off at Sharon’s, I’d already asked her if she could keep Alex all night. Got me and my girl a room at The Driskill.”

I just shook my head. “Fucker. Of course you did.”

Gunner started laughing as he shrugged his shoulders.

I excused myself and walked back to the waiting room where I pulled up the number for Hotel Ella. I reserved a room for Heather and me, and I was just hanging up when Gunner slapped the shit out of my back.

“Well?”

“Hotel Ella.” I smiled.

“Nicely done,” Gunner said with a wink.

“So, what brings you two handsome men to the maternity scene?” Victoria said from behind me.

I closed my eyes as I let out a breath. Why won’t this girl just go away?

Gunner glanced at her and gave her a dirty look.

“What? I don’t even get a hello from the two men who know me oh-so well.”