Chapter 380

Declan walked out onto the balcony and leaned his forearms on the railing, beer in hand. The sounds of the party came to him through the open French doors and he would return to it soon, he just needed some air and a moment of solitude. The party inside was a ‘meet-and-greet’ for Brian and Cassie’s bridal party. The wedding was only a month away now and he was happy for them both, but still, he needed a moment. He was going to be a fucking father. He’d known for a few days now. He and Chloe had decided not to tell anyone yet, not until they were through the first trimester - whatever the fuck that meant. He’d always known that he would be a father eventually but he’d never expected it to happen so… organically. It had been drummed into him that his own mother would choose who the mother of his children would be. Just like she did with her stupid dogs. He didn’t know what traits she was trying to breed in - or out - of the next generation, he’d just accepted the fact that it wouldn’t be