Total pages in book: 59
Estimated words: 55458 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 277(@200wpm)___ 222(@250wpm)___ 185(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 55458 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 277(@200wpm)___ 222(@250wpm)___ 185(@300wpm)
“Don’t be, it’s kind of sexy. Do you do that trick with beer, too?”
Not for the next thirty weeks or so. “Wouldn’t you like to know?”
“Very much.” The heat in his gaze was palpable and I pressed my knees together, stunned that after a morning spent wrapped around the toilet, I could even think of sexy things. It was a testament to just how appealing Gavin was. Of how much my feelings for him were growing.
Our eyes collided in an intense moment filled with raw heat. The attraction and chemistry swirled between us, like those mists of air in science fiction movies. It was a surreal moment, and I cursed my dry eyes for forcing me to blink. “You must be excited to start recording your songs.”
His whole face lit up at the mention of studio time. “I cannot stress to you just how excited I am. I can’t remember the last time I went this long without spending time in the studio.”
“Just don’t overdo it,” I warned.
“I won’t. I’ve already promised Dr. Parnell that I would treat my voice like the precious commodity it is.” His hand went unconsciously to his throat, a flash of worry in his deep green eyes, before he shook it off with a smile and attacked his burger once again.
“Good to hear. But just to make sure you take a break, how about you come to my place for dinner tonight? Eight o’clock?”
“Sounds perfect.”
It would be. Dinner would give me time to get my thoughts in order, to figure out a way to tell my temporary fling that I was not only pregnant with his baby, but that I was keeping it. It was more than enough time to steel myself against any possible reaction he might have to the news. I didn’t expect anger or happiness, more like a resigned indifference—that was the best I could hope for.
“This is cozy, isn’t it?”
I froze at the sound of the familiar voice and looked up slowly to find my brother grinning down at us both like a fool. “Drew. Did you need something?”
“In a minute. What’s going on here?”
“Lunch,” I answered primly. “Obviously.”
“With your most favorite musical artist of all time. How exciting.” He turned to Gavin with a teasing smile. “Dr. Drew. Wright. Nice to meet you. My sister loves you.”
“As a musician,” I added unnecessarily since neither man was paying me much attention.
“Yeah, I know. She’s told me about a thousand times,” Gavin answered and rolled his eyes.
“Has she?” Drew’s gaze slid to mine, his expression filled with mischief. “Interesting.”
“Get to your point, Drew, or you’ll be on call for the next six months.”
He let out a low chuckle but he didn’t dare call my bluff. “Fine. I have an indigent patient who’s in need of surgery pretty immediately and I need you to sign off on everything.”
I sent Gavin an apologetic look. “Duty calls, I’m afraid.”
“No worries,” Gavin said with a dismissive wave of his arms. “The studio calls and we have dinner plans tonight. Eight o’clock sharp.”
I nodded, steadfastly keeping my gaze away from my entirely-too-curious brother. “See you then. Have a good time in the studio.”
“I plan to. See you later, Suzie Q.” He turned to my brother with an outstretched hand. “Nice to meet you, Drew. I’ve heard lots about you, too.”
“Yeah? Maybe we’ll trade stories someday.” Drew flashed a crooked grin and we walked away together. “This is a very interesting development,” he whispered as we stepped onto the elevator.
“Not now, Drew.”
“You’re right.” He chuckled. “This will be a far more interesting chat during our next dinner. I can’t wait to hear all the details.”
There was one detail in particular that would really shock him, when the time came to tell him. Or maybe he would find out when the gossip made the rounds around town. “Where is this patient of yours?”
Drew laughed again. “Gotta get ready for your date tonight? With Gavin.” He sang his name and got in my face, a teasing smile on his lips.
“Did I say I missed you? I must’ve been talking about another baby brother.” I gave his shoulder a playful shove just before we entered his office and we put our work faces on.
Gavin
“Hear me out before you say no, Gavin.” Alex’s voice had that excited tone, the one he got when there was a new opportunity he wouldn’t let me say no to. “Gavin, are you there?”
“Yeah,” I signed. “I’m here and I’m listening.” I held my breath and waited patiently for the next can’t-miss opportunity, even though I was more than a little frustrated he’d interrupted my time in the home studio. “Alex?”
“You’ve been out of the spotlight for months, Gavin, and you know how important it is that we keep you in the public eye.” Alex sighed down the line and I could almost see him pinch the bridge of his nose. “I’ve lined up a few interviews for you with the regular late-night hosts.”