INICIAR SESIÓNBailey POV "Are you sure this dress still fits?" I ask for the third time, smoothing my hands over the fabric. I am nearly ten weeks pregnant and I am not showing much yet, but I swear my clothes feel tighter. Or maybe I'm just hyperaware of every little change in my body now. "You look beautiful," Orion says from where he is setting the table. "Stop worrying." "I'm not worrying," I protest. "I'm just... your entire family is coming over. Both our families, actually. And I want everything to be perfect." I don't know why I am acting like Orion on our first doctor appointment. "It will be perfect," Orion assures me, walking over to wrap his arms around me from behind. His hands settle on my stomach. It's a gesture that has become automatic for him since he learnt I was pregnant. "We're together, and we're celebrating our family. That's all that matters." I lean back into his chest, trying to absorb some of his calm. We decided to host a family dinner to properly celebrate ever
Orion POV Bailey and I look at each other."We haven't really thought about it," Bailey admits."We can decide later," Dr. Clara says. "You won't be able to tell for another month or two anyway. For now, let's just focus on keeping mom and baby healthy." She says and I nod in agreement.She goes through a list of recommendations…prenatal vitamins, foods to avoid, warning signs to watch for. I pull out my phone and start taking notes."Orion, you don't have to write all this down," Bailey says. "The doctor will give us pamphlets.""I want to write it down," I insist. "What if we lose the pamphlets? What if there's an emergency and I need to remember.""Orion," Dr. Clara interrupts gently. "Everything is going to be fine. But if you want to write it down, go ahead."The look on her face…amused yet understanding…tells me she has seen others act like me before I finish my notes while Dr. Clara prints out the ultrasound pictures.When she hands them to me, I stare at them like they're th
Orion POVI have faced down opponents twice my size on the ice.I've taken hits that should have broken bones.I've played through injuries, through exhaustion, through pressure that would make most people crumble.But standing in the waiting room of Dr. Clara's obstetrics practice, I'm more nervous than I've ever been in my life."Orion, you're pacing," Bailey says from her seat, amusement clear in her voice. "You're making the other people nervous." She added.I look around and realize she is right. A pregnant woman across from us is watching me with wide eyes, and her partner has his hand protectively on her shoulder like I might be a threat."Sorry," I mutter, forcing myself to sit down next to Bailey.She takes my hand, lacing our fingers together."Relax, everything's going to be fine." She says softly."I know," I say. "I just... What if something is wrong? What if all the stress from the past few weeks affected the baby? What if…""Orion," Bailey interrupts gently. "Take a bre
Bailey POV"It's really over," Orion says quietly as we walk to the car. "Nolan is going to prison.”"We're free," I echo, letting the words sink in.There is no more looking over our shoulders and no more fear of what Nolan might do next.We're finally, truly free."Where to now?" Diana asks as we reach the parking lot. “ Got any plans? I could borrow Bailey for a massage session.” She proposes."Actually, there's somewhere I'd like to go." I reply apologetically.As much as a massage session sounds like the perfect plan right now, there's someone I need to see.Orion looks at me questioningly."My grandmother's house," I say. "I want to see her and share the good news with her.The last time we saw each other, things ended in a rather sour mood.” I explain.Orion's expression softens immediately and Diana nods.“ You should see her. Sorry I didn't think about that.” She replies and I just smile.“ I bet she will be excited to know that she is going to be a great grandmother.” Orion
Bailey POVThe courthouse feels different this time as we step in, hand in hand with my man.Last week, I was here watching Orion's name being cleared and watching Nolan being dragged away in handcuffs while he screamed about conspiracies and setups.Today, I'm here to watch him face the consequences of his actions.Orion's hand finds mine as we walk through the metal detectors, his grip steady and reassuring."You don't have to do this," he says quietly. "We can leave right now. You don't owe him anything.""I know," I reply. "But I need to see this through. I need to know it's really over." I need to see that he won't come back to harm us again.Orion nods in understanding without me having to explain further.We're not alone. Diana and Robert are here, sitting a few rows behind us even when they didn't have to Their son is free, they could have stayed home but they tagged along, that family sticks together which I find ridiculous in this case.I don't voice my opinion because if
Bailey POV"I still can't believe you kept this from me!" Talia exclaims for the third time as we browse through a boutique rack of maternity clothes.She holds up a flowy dress against me, studying it before shaking her head and returning it to the rack."I told you, I was overwhelmed," I say, running my fingers over a soft cashmere sweater. "Everything was happening so fast.I barely had time to process the pregnancy myself, let alone tell anyone." I replied yet again."I'm not just anyone," Talia protests, pulling out another dress."I'm your best friend. Your partner in crime. Your accomplice in taking down evil hockey players." She says, glaring at me.Looking at her betrayed expression, I laugh.She is right. She is my best friend, my only best friend and everything else she listed."You're right," I admit. "I should have told you sooner. I'm sorry." I say and Talia's expression softens immediately."I'm not actually mad," she says, holding a green dress up against me. "This one
Orion POVI can't stop smiling.It's probably obvious to everyone in the locker room, but I don't care. How am I supposed to keep a straight face when every time I close my eyes, all I see is Bailey…the way she looked beneath me, the sounds she made, the way she said my name?Last night was perfect
Bailey POVAfter leaving Orion's home, I make my way to my apartment. Talia is not home,probably still with Marcus or at work so I change my clothes and head to the bakery.The drive to Sweet Beginnings feels surreal. I'm still buzzing from the night and of course the morning with Orion. The pleasa
Bailey POVThe rest of the day passes in a blur of flour and sugar.The familiar rhythm of baking provides a welcome distraction from the morning's unexpected encounter with Fiona.I am piping frosting onto a batch of cupcakes when the bell above the door chimes."Bailey!" Mrs. Chen walks in, follo
Bailey POV I hadn't thought about it that way but now that Talia has mentioned it, I think she is somehow right."You really think he would do that?" I ask."I know he would." Talia squeezes my hand. "Bailey, Nolan has already shown you who he is. He leaked your grandma's private information just







