Total pages in book: 18
Estimated words: 16534 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 83(@200wpm)___ 66(@250wpm)___ 55(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 16534 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 83(@200wpm)___ 66(@250wpm)___ 55(@300wpm)
Wilder might be an overprotective, helicopter mate but he’s my overprotective, helicopter mate. Once Helen, Gladys, and Marion start working at Honey Buns, things settle down, which is a good thing since my stomach has been giving me hell.
I have my suspicions, but I refuse to get excited until I know for sure, so I made an appointment with Dr. Hudson, the town doctor. Since Wilder is in Rodin Ridge today meeting with new tenants, I should be able to sneak over and see the doctor without freaking out my mate.
“Don’t worry about a thing.” Marion smiles at me as I take off my apron and get ready to leave. “Helen and I can handle the afternoon crowd.” I already know they can.
“Thank you so much,” I tell my two employees as I head for the door, wondering if they already suspect what I’m doing.
An hour later, I stare at Dr. Hudson in shock. “So, bear shifters can smell pregnant women?” It will take me some time to get over knowing I smell funny.
“Bear shifters can smell changes in hormones,” the doctor confirms and gives me information on bear shifter-human pregnancies.
After I thank him, Dr. Hudson smiles and leaves the room so I can redress. As I’m pulling on my yoga pants, a thought suddenly occurs to me. Wilder must’ve smelled this on me already. I’m going to read my mate the riot act for neglecting to let me in on our little not-so-secret secret. It’s going to take me a while to get used to living in a shifter town, but having Wilder for a mate makes it worthwhile.
I drive straight home after the doctor’s appointment since the bakery will be closing in a few minutes anyway. Our three new employees caught on quickly and can handle the bakery without us hovering over them. My sisters and I have cut back our work hours significantly since they started.
As I pull into the driveway, Wilder drives up right behind me and walks up to my car. “Are you okay, sweet tart?” His dark eyes fill with worry as he stares down at me.
“I’m fine. I decided to come home early since Helen and Marion can handle closing up the bakery,” I tell him without mentioning my doctor’s appointment.
While Wilder cooks our dinner, I plan a little surprise for my mate. “Dinner is almost ready, sweet tart,” he calls to me a few minutes later.
“Can you come here?”
A few seconds later, he throws the bedroom door open. “What’s wrong?”
He comes to a dead stop when he finds me lying on the bed without a stitch of clothes on. “I smell funny.” I lean over and sniff myself.
“You smell sugary-sweet. Just like a sweet tart.” Wilder smiles widely and starts ripping off his clothes. “And you’re all fucking mine.” I feel wetness coat the inside of my thighs as I stare at his hot, muscular body. When he leans over me and runs his nose along the tiny bite mark at the base of my neck, I shiver. “When did you figure it out?”
“I’ve been feeling a little off.” I drag his face up to mine. “And started wondering why, so I made a doctor’s appointment.” He kisses me before I’m able to finish explaining. “Why didn’t you tell me?” I pull back and smack his shoulder.
“I wanted to give you the chance to tell me yourself.” He gently runs his hand over my stomach. “I’ve never been happier in my life.” My heart melts at the happiness shining from his dark eyes. “I don’t know what I did to deserve you, but I’m one lucky motherfucker to have you as my mate and the mother of my children.”
My eyes fill with tears, and I realize these pregnancy hormones are no joke. I’m going to be a blubbering mess by the time I have our little one. “I love you, Fozzie.” I smile through my tears.
“I love you, too, sweet tart.” Wilder bites down gently on my mate mark, and electricity crackles up my spine.
I reach between us and grasp his erection. His hard cock jumps in my hand as I slowly stroke him from base to tip. With each pass, I rub my thumb over the tip, causing Wilder to shiver and call my name.
My mate leans over and closes his lips around one of my sensitive nipples.
“I think I’m going to like these pregnancy hormones.” I sigh as he kisses his way across my chest to my other boob.
“I’m glad to hear it since I plan to keep you pregnant for the foreseeable future.” He gives my nipple a little bite and I almost come.
“We’ll see how this pregnancy goes, and then we can negotiate.”
“Whatever makes you happy.” My mate kisses his way down my stomach, stopping to give me little bites along the way. “This is your dad,” he whispers to my stomach. “Be good for your mom so she lets me give you four or five brothers, and I’ll buy you a Corvette for your sixteenth birthday.”