Free Untamed Passions by Jessica Coulter Smith Page A

she said quietly.
        Momentarily stunned, Logan raised both eyebrows and didn’t comment for a moment. “Do you want to go get some lunch?”
        After a moment’s hesitation, she nodded. “Lunch would be nice.”
        Pulling her to her feet, Logan led the way out of the store and down the street to his car. Once Sienna was settled into the seat, he closed the door and walked around to the driver’s side.
        Before starting the car, he glanced at her. What could she have to say that required they be alone? Was she breaking up with him? He’d thought things were going well between them. Had she found someone else?
        Starting the car, he pulled away from the curb. “Is there any place in particular you’d like to eat?”
        She shook her head. “No, but a sandwich sounds nice. So maybe a deli?”
        “I think I know just the one.”
        A few minutes later, they arrived at a small deli with a large patio area. The back corner of the patio was deserted so Logan asked to be seated there. He figured it would give Sienna the privacy she needed for whatever news she had to tell him.
        Once their food and beverages had been ordered, he decided to take the bull by the horns, or in this case, the redhead by the hands.

        Gently holding her hands, he looked into her eyes. “There was something you needed to tell me?”
        She nodded, miserable and suddenly more nauseous than ever before. She nervously chewed on her lower lip, uncertain what to say. How do you tell a man that you’re only pretending to be engaged to that you’re going to have his baby?
        Clearing her throat, she decided to take the direct approach. “I’m pregnant.”
        Logan stared at her. “You’re pregnant?”
        She nodded. “I didn’t do it on purpose,” she assured him.
        He shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts. “I know you didn’t. It’s just… this is a little sudden and unexpected.”
        Logan looked down at the table, not sure what he felt or thought about the situation. He looked at their joined hands, at the sparkling diamond on Sienna’s hand and came to a decision. The only problem was that he knew Sienna would balk at the idea of making their engagement real just because she was pregnant. He’d have to be creative.
        “Logan? Are you mad?”
        He looked up quickly. “Mad? Of course not!”
        “It’s just that you’re awfully quiet. If you don’t want anything to do with the baby, you don’t have to. I can take care of it by myself.”
        He shook his head. “I wouldn’t let you do that, Sienna. The baby is just as much mine as it is yours. It may not be a planned pregnancy, but I’m going to stand by you regardless.”
        She gave him a slight smile. “Really? You’re okay with this?”
        He nodded. “Yes I am. In fact, why don’t we go out and celebrate tonight?”
        Her smile widened. “I’d like that.”
        Their lunch arrived and Sienna realized that she was ravenous. Digging into her food, she managed to polish off every bite. She and Logan chatted a while longer before he paid the bill and escorted her to the car.
        “Why don’t I take you home? You can always get your car later.”
        She looked at him in surprise. “Take me home?”
        “Yeah, you just look a little tired. I’ve heard that pregnant women sleep a lot.”
        She laughed. “I don’t think I’m far enough along for that part to hit just yet.”
        “Well, if it’s okay, I’d still like to take you home.”

        Sienna tilted her head to the side and watched Logan a moment. He was taking this very well. Far better than she had expected.
        “It’s fine if you’d like to take me home.”
        He smiled at her and drove to her house.
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        They had barely