Lies Beneath the Surface (Buried Secrets #2) Read Online Free PDF Page B

us.”
    “That’s not what I’ m worried with. Just promise me that this is our secret, and you will wait to share the news with everyone until I say. Please, Colton. I’m a mess of nerves, and just can’t handle everyone’s looks and interrogations right now. Just let me wrap my head around everything, and once we see the baby doctor, we’ll go from there. ‘Kay?”
    He scratches his head, looking away from me. He’s upset, but he’s trying to stow his anger right now. He doesn’t understand the heartache I’m carrying for me, or him. Hopefully he will never have to know. “Fine. But as soon as you see the doctor, we’re makin’ the announcement. I want everyone to know that you’re havin’ my baby.”
    Shit. Shit. Shit. I guess that gives me two weeks to get my ducks in a row and figure out what the hell to do next.
    “Deal.”
    “Well, I gotta get back to work. Heidi Jo has dance class later this evenin’. If I have time, I’ll stop by to check on ya. If you need anything, call me.” He says as he stands to leave.
    “Thanks, Colton. I’ll be fine. Be safe.”
    He pulls me into a hard deep kiss, then releases me quickly with a panting breath. He has a dark hunger in his eyes, but before he lets that hunger consume him, he turns and walks out the door without another word.

    W hen the walls around me begin to close in, suffocating me, I decide to go for a drive. After getting dressed in some jeans, a hoodie, and my favorite Bear Claw boots, I go out into the blustery winter air. I have no destination in mind, I just need out of that damn house. Sliding behind the wheel of the Camaro, I turn the ass warmers on high, crank the stereo to an ear piercing, deafening volume and continue on my descent to wherever the hell I end up.
    I drive for what feels like hours, before I end up at Savannah’s. She has been on my mind all day. Savannah lives about twenty minutes from me, so we’re close enough to be there in a flash in case of an emergency, but far enough away that we aren’t a nuisance in each other’s everyday lives.
    I pull up the long, oak lined driveway that leads to her house. I am always awestruck at the beauty of the property. A white barn fence encases the twelve acre yard. To the left is the horse pasture and barn. Brailee’s pony, Buttercup is running wildly, carefree in the cold winter air. To the left is a small fishing pond, covered with a thin layer of ice. I pull up to the two story white farm house and park in the circle driveway. The porch wraps around the entire exterior and there is a porch swing in all four corners of the house with rocking chairs scattered between. I love Savannah’s home. It emanates a very charming, southern feel.
    I ring the doorbell and wait. The chilly wind causes my eyes to water, and my nose to drip. I hate winter. I tighten my arms around my chest, trying to shield myself from the cold air. The front door swings open wide, and I take a step back quickly. Josh’s angry expression fades, and he musters up a small smirk.
    “Savannah didn’t mention you were visiting today.” He states dryly, leaning against the door jamb.
    “Just out for a drive, thought I’d stop by to check on the kids. She said Braden is sick.”
    “Think that’s smart, bringin’ in germs on a sick kid, and carryin’ his out only to make you sick?” He scowls at me behind slit eyes.
    “I think I’ll be just fine, Josh. But thanks for your concern.” I say stepping past him. Damn son of a bitch sure ain’t gonna invite anybody in. “So where is Savannah? I need to talk to her.”
    “She’s laying down. She told you on the phone today wasn’t a good time for your shit. And I don’t remember inviting you in.” He says crossing his thick arms across his chest.
    “You didn’t. I invited myself in. But thank you for the warm welcoming! Now, could ya scoot on up the stairs , and wake her up? I need to have a little chat with her if ya don’t mind.” I say sweetly, my