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“I switched your pill out. You’ve not been taking anything real.”

My mouth drops open as I register his words. And then I burst into a fit of laughter, complete with slapping my hands on my thighs, and tears rolling down my cheeks.

“Yeah, right? Stop trying to make me feel better. That’s ridiculous. Who does that?” I shake my head, trying to get my breath back.

“Me. A man desperate to get you pregnant. A man who loves filling you up to breed you. One who never wants you to leave him.”

That shuts me up completely.

I fought back the bile rising in my throat, a bitter taste coating my tongue.

“You fucking what?” I hiss.

“I don’t regret it.” He keeps his eyes on the road as I clench my fists.

“Stop the damn car.” I slam them on the dash.

“No,” he replies calmly.

“If you don’t stop the car, I’ll fucking jump out,” I seethe.

“The fuck you will,” he growls.

I huff as he strokes my stomach softly. The baby.

“Fine. You win. But I’m not talking to you.”

I turn and cross my arms over my chest as I face the window, the cold glass chilling my skin.

“I’m not apologizing,” he mutters.

I snap my face to him, my cheeks burning. From a mix of anger and desire.

It’s fucked up, yes. But it’s cute.

“Next time, ask me first.”

His handsome face breaks into a warm smile, diffusing the anger that had been simmering within me.

“Next time?”

A grin stretches my face as I nod.

“I want a big family. You started the ball rolling so you gotta give me more babies.”

“Deal.”

We finish the drive home in silence, his hand protectively stroking my tiny bump. It’s that small I thought it was just bloating.

He helps me out of the car once we pull into the driveway, linking my fingers through his to lead me home.

As soon as the door shuts behind us, he pins me against the wall and his lips are on mine.

It’s hot and sinful.

Lifting me into his arms, I wrap my legs securely around him and my arms tight around his neck.

With kisses peppering his cheek, he guides us down the long hallway, the quiet echoing with each step.

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