Chapter 21

Benjamin held Chloe’s hand as they waited for Dr. Alvarez to come in. Chloe bit her lip nervously as Benjamin kissed each of her knuckles softly. Chloe looked over at Benjamin and asked, “How are you so calm about this?”

“Because I’ve been wanting to put a baby inside you for a while now.” Benjamin replied, placing his hand on her belly.

“Benjamin Grayson, you are incorrigible.” Chloe blushed.

“You’re going to look so sexy swollen with my child growing inside your belly.”

Dr. Drew Alvarez stepped inside carrying a clipboard and cleared his throat, “Chloe Davenport, how are you feeling today?”

“I’m fine, just feeling a bit sick to my stomach in the mornings.”

“Tilly called me and says you think you’re pregnant. The urine sample confirms you are in fact with a child. Can you tell me when your last menstrual cycle was?”

“About two months ago.”

“So I’m assuming you’re about eight weeks along. I’m going to schedule an ultrasound for Monday with my nurse and I’m going to prescribe you something for your stomach. Do you have any questions for me?”

She shook her head, “No.”

“Okay, take care of her Benjamin.” Drew said as he exited the room.

Benjamin stood and took Chloe by the hand, intertwining their fingers. He wrapped his free arm around her waist and kissed her, whispering against her lips. “God, I love you so much.”

“I love you too, Master.”

“Chloe,” he warned, “I… fuck, Babygirl. Need I remind you we’re in a public place?”

“Benjamin,” she teased, “I know.”

Benjamin squeezed his eyes and sucked in a breath. Chloe may be his sweet submissive girl, but she really had no idea the effect she had on him. Chloe pressed body against him, placing her hand on his chest and trailed down his shirt. Benjamin gripped her wrist and growled, “Stop teasing me. I won’t be held accountable for my actions.”

“Benjamin, I’ve always wanted to do it in a doctor’s office.”

Benjamin sighed, “And I thought I was the bad one. You, Chloe, are just plain evil. I bet you’re sinfully wet for me.”

“Only for you.”

Benjamin shook his head and chuckled, “Let’s go before I change my mind and take you in here.”

Benjamin and Chloe stood at Jenna’s house and rung the doorbell. The lights were on, but nobody was answering. Ringing the doorbell and knocking, Benjamin let out a growl. “Dammit, I hope she isn’t with Tommy.”

“Calm down, maybe she’s just resting.”

Benjamin yelled, “Jenna, it’s Benjamin and Chloe.”

Jenna opened the door and frowned at Benjamin. She just wanted everyone to leave her alone. It was bad enough she hadn’t been able to go into town without people bombarding her with questions.

“What are you doing here?”

“Just wanted to stop by and check on you. How are you feeling?”

Jenna rolled her eyes and scoffed, “You mean Colton sent you to check on me. Tell him to leave me alone. He already broke my heart... I don’t need a reminder of it.”

“Jenna, the real reason we’re here it to tell you the news first. Benjamin and I are engaged. We would love it if you could be there with us.”

“I don’t know.” Jenna replied with a sad expression.

“Please, it would mean so much to us.”

Jenna sighed and nodded, “Okay, I’ll come.”

Chloe squealed and hugged Jenna, whispering in her ear. “Does my brother know you’re pregnant with his child?”

Jenna paled and froze as her blood ran cold. She didn’t want anyone to know her dark secret—that she was carrying Colton’s child. Tears spilled out of her eyes and ran down her cheeks as she pulled away from Chloe and whispered. “Please, you can’t tell him.”

Benjamin stepped forwards and said, “I’m sorry, but we had to tell him. He deserved to know that he was going to be a father. Please, Jenna—he’s trying.”

“I need you to leave. I just need to be alone for a while.”

“Jenna—” Benjamin started, but she shook her head.

Jenna stepped forwards and hissed, “Leave. Now.”

Chloe stepped back and gave her a sad smile, “I’m sorry, Jenna. I really am, but my brother never meant to hurt you.”

Jenna scoffed, “Really! Unbelievable, Chloe. He hurt you—hurt me and left me to fend for myself. Maybe I should do him a solid and get rid of the baby.”

“You don’t mean that. Don’t do this to him—it will break him.”

“Good. Now he’ll know how I feel.”

Jenna slammed the door, leaving Chloe and Benjamin stunned. Chloe turned to Benjamin with tears forming in her eyes, “Benjamin, I—”

“She didn’t mean it, baby. I could tell by the look in her eyes. She’s still in love with Colton.”

“But—”

“Trust me, Chloe. She won’t do it.”

Chloe sighed and wrapped her arms around his neck, “Okay, I trust your judgement.”

Benjamin looked back at Jenna’s house one more time before leading Chloe back to the car.

***

Jenna pressed her head against the door, letting out a choked sob. She knew deep down inside she lied to Benjamin and Chloe. Jenna was still hopelessly in love with Colton and hated herself for it. She pounded her fists against the door and screamed out, “Why—just why!”

“Jenna, who was—” Tommy asked and frowned at her. He set the plate of croissants down on the coffee table and rushed to her side. He spun her around and wrapped his arms around her, holding the back of her head. “I got you—let it all out, sweetheart.”

Tommy’s heart broke as he watched the woman he’d been in love with cry over another man. He clenched his jaw as Jenna sobbed in his chest. Right now, he was angry he couldn’t tell her how he felt about her. Mostly, he was pissed that Colton got to her first—impregnated her. He took a deep breath and whispered, “I’m sorry I didn’t get to you sooner.”

“What?”

“Nothing. Are you hungry?”

She shook her head, “I think I’m going to go lie down for a while if you don’t mind.”

“Okay, let me know if you need anything.”