The Worst Kept Secret (Secrets, #2)

by Q.B. Tyler

“Well, at least you’re not pregnant, I suppose,” Rebecca says flippantly. Nobody says anything until Wes clears his throat and chuckles. “Well, that’s a really unnecessary and quite frankly, rude thing to say.” He looks at Raegan who’s staring down at her hands and shakes his head. “You know, Raegan has been really happy about the fact that we are having a baby until she realized she had to tell you. Ever since she talked to you, she’s been anxious and nervous and upset and I have no tolerance for that. She’s twenty-three years old and she’s nervous about telling her mother who she barely has a relationship with that she’s pregnant? What does that say about you?”

Rebecca looks at Raegan, tears flooding her eyes. “You’re pregnant?” “Yes.” “So that’s the reason for all—” Rebecca starts. “Let me stop you right there,” Wes interrupts, holding a hand up. “I was talking to Raegan.” “Well, now you’re talking to me. Let’s get something straight. I’ve wanted to marry Raegan since about five minutes after I laid eyes on her. We’ve been together for over a year, and we first discussed marriage about three months into our relationship. We’ve been living together officially for six months, so no, her very recent pregnancy is not the reason for anything.” He looks around the table. “In the spirit of transparency, Raegan would like to be married before the baby is born and more specifically before she’s really showing so that does move things up some, but let me be very clear to everyone here, and then I don’t want to talk about it again, we are not getting married just because she’s pregnant.” He looks at Raegan and I melt at the look they share. He loves her so much. “We are getting married because we love each other. The fact that she’s also pregnant just makes us more excited to be tied together forever.” I think my heart and uterus just skipped a beat.

“Well, that was…something.” “Did you expect anything else?” Raegan asks. “I did not expect your guard dog.” I giggle. “He is…” I whistle. “That was sweet and hot and I think triggered my Daddy issues a little bit.” I laugh nervously, as I play with the ends of my hair and Raegan giggles in response. “Yeah, he’s like that.” “Love that for you.” “Hey, he’s an only child but he’s got some nice cousins? Or maybe a friend? I could set you up!” She claps her hands. I chuckle, hoping it doesn’t sound forced and nervous. “That’s nice, but I’m okay.”