The Right Kind of Wrong: A Brother's Best Friend Romance by Fabiola Francisco (open ebook .TXT) 📗

laughed in my face when I told him I was committed to Ally and the baby.

“You’re here!” Faith hops from her stool and rushes over with Charlene right behind her. Faith wraps her arms around Allyson before rubbing her belly. Charlene smiles at me warmly, hugging me, before focusing on her daughter. Easton stands a few feet away, hands in his pockets.

“You’re gonna say hi to your sis or what?” Ally smiles at him. “You can’t be mad at me forever, or I’ll have to choose a different godfather for this kid.” Her smirk turns teasing as her hand lays on her stomach.

“I’m not mad.” Easton walks over to her and hugs his sister, whispering something in her ear. Allyson nods at whatever he says before stepping back and looking at me.

“Hey, man,” Easton extends his hand. I shake it and smile.

“What’s up?” I nod.

“How was your trip?” He turns to face us both.

“It was good. Pretty smooth ride,” Allyson responds.

“I can’t get over this belly,” Faith says. “Let’s take a seat.” She guides Allyson and Charlene to the living room.

Before I can follow them, Easton stops me. “Do you want a beer?” He opens the fridge.

“Yeah, sure.” I thank him when I take the bottle he offers and take a sip.

“Things are good around here? Work?” I ask.

“Yeah.” He nods, taking a pull from his beer.

“Listen, I owe you an apology…” Easton starts. I furrow my eyebrows as I eye him. “I shouldn’t have doubted you. You’re my best friend, and I should’ve known you’d never do wrong by Ally.”

My heart thumps in my chest, and I nod. “Thanks. What made you change your mind?”

“I see the way you look at her. The way you looked at her when you made the video with the gender reveal.”

I place the beer bottle on the counter and cross my arms. “And how’s that?”

“Like you’re in love with her.” Easton calmly drinks his beer as if he didn’t just say I’m in love with his sister. “You should tell her.” He points his longneck toward me.

I nod, grabbing my beer and taking a deep pull. Even though he’s right, I would’ve much rather told Allyson before her brother knew.

He claps my back with a chuckle. “I know you pretty damn well, but I’m sure I didn’t have to tell you that for you to be aware of your feelings.”

“Nah, you’re right. I just didn’t think you’d know before her.” I chuckle.

“Just keep her safe.” He reaches his hand out, and I nod, shaking it.

“I plan on it.” I would hate for our friendship to get ruined because of something like this. I’m determined to do right by Ally and our son, and I’m glad that she’s on the same page as me.

When I walk into the living room with Easton, Allyson looks my way with a bright smile. The orange hues of the fireplace make her shine like a guiding light. She’s my guiding light, showing me what I’ve been missing my entire life, and I wasn’t even looking for it.

Now that I know life with her, I never want to know what it feels like to be without her.

chapter 24

Allyson

I hadn’t realized how much I craved family time until I spent Christmas with them in Everton. Each time I visit my hometown since Easton moved, I feel more and more connected to it. I was caught by surprise when Camden asked me if I’d want to move back there. I had never put much thought into it until he asked. Now, the idea of raising my son where I grew up is becoming more appealing. Maybe one day.

“Are you excited to see Noel and Berkeley tonight?” Camden squeezes my hand as he drives us to his apartment in Richmond. My mom doesn’t return from Everton until after the new year, so I had to say my goodbyes to her as well when I left Everton since Camden and I leave for Madrid tomorrow evening.

“I am.” I smile over at him. “Although I video chat with them all the time, it’s so different hanging out in person. I’m long overdue for girl time.” I sink into the leather seat of his Audi and rub slow circles over my ever-growing belly. I can’t believe how big it’s gotten in just a few weeks. I swear, I’m growing by the day.

“You definitely are, and once this baby comes, we’re going to be busy adjusting to life with a kid.” He lifts our tangled hands and brushes his lips against the top of mine. I shiver when his stubble tickles my skin.

“I know. I can’t believe we’re three and a half months away from having a baby. How crazy is that?”

Camden chuckles. “Some days, I can’t believe it. I’ve been enjoying you pregnant that I can’t imagine you not being pregnant. I may have to knock you up again soon.” He winks at me.

Butterflies swarm in my stomach. Does this mean he sees us together for the years to come? Building more than just this small family?

“Slow your horse.” I shake my head. “One at a time, sperm boy,” I tease because seriously, he must have super sperm.

A deep laugh rumbles through him, and it hits me directly in my core. Everything about him turns me on.

“We have time to grow our family,” he agrees. “I love seeing you like this, so I plan on having more babies.” He releases my hand and moves his over my stomach. “Sexy as hell,” he says hoarsely.

Plans of the future, his words and actions, they make me want to demand that he pull over on the side of the road and have his way with me. People weren’t kidding when they say pregnancy hormones make women sex-driven. Or maybe it’s just my natural reaction to Camden—pregnant or not.

“At what time is Berkeley picking you up?” He pulls into the garage in his apartment building.

“Six-thirty.”

“Good, we’ve got plenty of time to get dirty before I clean