Page 147 of Crane

“No, it’s just…”

“We’re having a baby,” Kai roars, holding his arms out as I choke on my drink.

“Oh my god! I’m going to be an aunty!” I scream, launching myself at the happy couple.

Lorena gasps with laughter as I cuddle her, kissing her all over her face.

“Is that why you’re not too mad with us?” Crane punches Kai on the arm, dragging him into a headlock. “You had your own secret!”

The four of us laugh, and my eyes sting with emotion.

My husband and my brother laugh and play fight as Lorena watches them with adoration, a hand laying protectively over her stomach.

I gaze down at my own stomach, wondering when I’ll be carrying a mini us.

Crane catches my eye and gives me a knowing look.

Challenge accepted.