The Billionaire and I (Part Two) by Ava Claire Read Free Book Online

all kinds of raw and not so distant memories. "I still don't know what happened."
    He let go of my hand, but his touch didn't leave me, his fingertips skimming my cheek. "What do you remember?"
    I glanced at the opposite corner, frowning as I tried to jog my memory. "I went to the gym with Megan. You'd left for the office and I needed to sweat and forget my awful morning. We were on the treadmill and I felt sick and dizzy-" I snatched my hand to my mouth, switching my eyes back to Jacob. "Oh my God, I think I fainted!" There was a dull ache in the back of my head and I reached behind to touch it. This time there was no blood, but I felt gauze and it was tender. "I must have hit my head when I fell." The pieces dropped into place. "I was on the floor and Megan was trying to get help. Trying to call you." I was overwhelmed and tears sprang to my eyes. "Then I woke up here."
    He wiped away my tears and I saw tears of his own, his pools of blue churning. "You've been in and out of consciousness since last night. They're still running some tests to nail down what happened."
    Jacob bit his lip and my heart balled into a fist.
    Jacob never bit his lip.
    He was never visibly nervous, but I saw the bullets exploding at his temple.
    He tugged at his tie, clearing his throat. "They do a lot of standard tests in these situations. To rule out certain things. And make sure their method of treatment is effective and safe."
    I pulled myself up a few inches, my fear shooting through the roof. "Don't give me the doctor speak. You're freaking me out, babe. What's going on?"
    He rushed a hand through his hair, looking up at the ceiling like he was frustrated with himself. "I'm sorry, I probably sound vague and confusing and this isn't how I wanted this conversation to go at all."
    Now I bit my lip. "What conversation?"
    He smiled at me. The happiest smile I'd seen since he said ‘I do’ on our wedding day. "A happy conversation. Filled with some really good news."
    I must not have looked very convinced because he leaned down and kissed me. Really kissed me, like he wanted me to feel just how happy he was. And I did.
    When he pulled back, my eyes were still closed, still savoring.
    "Leila," he whispered, his voice like the sweetest caress. "You're pregnant."
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    T hank you for taking the time to read The Billionaire and I: Part Two. Please consider leaving a review. xoxo, A.C.
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    T he Billionaire And I Release Schedule:
    The Billionaire and I: Part One—September 11, 2015
    The Billionaire and I: Part Two—  September 18, 2015
    The Billionaire and I: Part Three—September 25, 2015