Stealing Hearts (Wild at Heart #1)(87)
“Yes.” I sit up. “When did you get up?”
“About two hours ago. Talked to the sheriff. He said to call him because he has a few questions.” He sits on the edge of the bed. “They arrested Harlan and his son, and they issued an arrest warrant for Dods.”
“Oh, my God. That’s great news.”
He wraps his arm around my shoulders. “Because of what you recorded on your phone, I have another shot at saving this ranch. I had Jace inspect the fence again, and he found where Jimmy must’ve mended it after sneaking sick steer back onto our property last week.”
“It’s crazy how far they went to screw with us.” I nuzzle against him. “I’m so happy everything is working out.”
Rhett kisses the top of my head. “Brought you some coffee. Sorry it’s decaf. You can’t have full-caf, right?”
“Damn. That’s right,” I say as he hands me the mug. “This smells good though.”
“We need to make an OBGYN appointment, don’t we?”
I nod. “Would you… would you like to go with me? I mean, you don’t have to come. I know you’re busy.”
“I’m never too busy for you. I know I’ve had the wrong priorities, but I aim to change that.” He kisses me again. “I swear, I’ll never miss a chance to see our baby on an ultrasound.”
Our baby. I’m having Rhett’s baby. I’m ridiculously happy about that.
“Do the boys know yet?”
He shakes his head. “They might’ve been the ones to uncover the pregnancy test, but they were too busy playing to take notice.”
“Will they be okay when they hear the news? I know this might be hard for them.”
“They’ll be fine. Now that they’re not going back and forth to their mother’s place, they seem a lot more settled. But we can hold off on telling them for a bit.”
“I hope we can be one big, happy family. I want Austin and Gabriel to know they’re just as important as any new additions.”
He smiles. “Thanks, wildflower. That means a lot to me.”
“Will Amber freak out when she hears we’re having a baby?”
“Probably, but it’s high time she gets a grip on her life. She has to learn she can’t keep throwing tantrums. She used to get me all twisted up and upset, and now I realize it was her way of getting what she wanted. Well, I’m over it. She can either act like an adult or fuck off.”
I’m relieved to know that her hold on him is broken.
Needing to wake up, I take a sip of coffee, and my stomach rumbles. “How am I hungry again? Didn’t we just have breakfast?”
“It’s been a while since you ate.” He gives me a naughty grin. “Plus, maybe you worked up an appetite in the shower.”
My eyes go a little hazy with the memory. “That’s true.” I check out my husband, who’s sporting his usual attire—a t-shirt, jeans, and boots, plus that sexy backwards baseball cap.
“Wife, if you keep looking at me like that, we’re never gonna leave the bedroom today.”
“Why is this a problem?” It must be the pregnancy hormones because I’m ready to pounce on him again.
“Because half the town is in our living room right now, wanting to see you.”
“What? Why?”
He brushes a strand of hair out of my eyes. “People heard what happened, that you were attacked, and now we have a table full of casseroles and baked goods. Sylvia and Baylee have been here for a while. They wanted to see you with their own eyes. Apparently, me saying you’re fine isn’t enough.”
I chuckle. “Well, let’s not worry them. Give me five minutes to get dressed.”
His brow lifts. “Can I watch?”
Playfully, I shove him. “Not if you want me to greet our guests.”
“Fine,” he grumbles.
Once I get changed, I head out to join him in the living room. My eyes widen when I see so many people. I thought he was joking when he said I had a lot of visitors. Judge Tate is here, Ty, Mabel from the ice cream shop, Mrs. Nash from the trading post, several of my high school teachers, and of course Baylee and Aunt Syl.
But before I get a chance to greet anyone, Gabriel and Austin tackle me in hugs. “Are you okay?” Gabe asks.
I lean down to squeeze them both. “I’m just a little scratched up. That’s all.”
“We were worried,” he says quietly while Austin nods.
“Aww, boys. I’m fine. I promise.” How sweet are these two? As I have them both in my arms, my eyes meet Rhett’s, and he winks.
Gabriel scratches the back of his head. “Can we still tumble this week?”
“I might need a few days to rest up, but then I should be good to go.”
The grin he gives me makes my heart so happy. When the boys run off, Baylee and Aunt Syl wrap me up in hugs.
“Mija, I’m so glad you weren’t hurt,” Aunt Syl says. “Gracias a Dios. I’ve never liked Harlan Calhoun. I can’t believe that man.” Then she lets out a string of curses in Spanish that makes Baylee laugh.
My best friend shakes me. “You scared me to death this morning. When I saw your message from last night and realized you never came over, I nearly had a heart attack.”