Total pages in book: 89
Estimated words: 84203 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 421(@200wpm)___ 337(@250wpm)___ 281(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 84203 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 421(@200wpm)___ 337(@250wpm)___ 281(@300wpm)
“It’s not that I don’t want kids. I just never allowed myself to think about it one way or another. My life was consumed with taking care of Ellie and trying to make ends meet so we wouldn’t end up homeless.”
“That makes sense.”
“What about you?” I ask. “Do you want kids?”
“I wouldn’t say no to a little blue-eyed mini you running around. All full of sass and charisma. Or, a little boy who has your freckles.”
He runs his finger along the curve of my nose to where my freckles are. Unlike before, I’m able to picture it. The pregnancy, the babies...creating a loving home. I would make sure it’s nothing like the home I was raised in. My child would be loved and cherished and protected. But even though I’m in a better place, I’m not ready for that responsibility yet.
“I think I’d like to have kids someday,” I admit out loud. “But not yet. Not with Ellie still at risk with my mom out there somewhere. First, I need to graduate so I can apply for guardianship of my sister. It’s the only way I can keep her safe from Lenora, who still has Eleazar’s men out hunting for her.
“And we should be married for a while first. We don’t want to rush into something and regret it. My mom getting pregnant is what drove my parents apart, and when she got pregnant with Ellie, it only made things worse. I don’t want that to happen to us.
“This is all too new. We need to spend time together, get to know each other better. We have to plan and make sure it’s at the right time.” I take a deep breath. “When we get back, I’m going to get on birth control to ensure no accidents happen.”
“Whatever you want to do is fine by me,” Micah says, wrapping his arms around me tightly. “But just remember, you are not your mom, and we are not your parents. If you end up pregnant, it’s not going to tear us apart. That baby will be loved and cherished every day of his or her life.”
He strokes my back, and as my eyes close and I drift to sleep, an image pops into my head of a beautiful, hazel-eyed little boy with a dimple identical to Micah’s...laughing, smiling, happy.
I want to believe him, but I saw what a surprise pregnancy did to my parents, and I don’t want to risk it. Having a baby isn’t worth losing the love and happiness I feel right now.
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
MICAH
Hellcat
Good news! I got my period, so I’m going in today to get the shot.
I chuckle at her text and send her a quick one back.
Micah
Does that mean I get to come in my wife any time I want?
I hit send and glance back up at the marketing team who is presenting their ideas for the upcoming opening of a new restaurant. I should be focused on what they’re saying, but these days, my wife seems to be the only person who can hold my attention.
It’s been a week since we returned from our trip, and Sienna has been worried about being pregnant. She didn’t want to take the morning-after pill, so we agreed to wait it out. Due to the stress of the situation, we haven’t had sex since the one and only time. I’ve been counting down the days until we would know one way or another, eager to get back inside my wife. One time in her tight little cunt and she’s already got me addicted. Which shouldn’t surprise me since I’m addicted to everything regarding her.
Hellcat
Yeah, once my period is over and the shot has kicked in.
Micah
There are other things we can do in the meantime…
Did I mention I’ve really missed being with my wife? A little blood won’t stop me.
Hellcat
Eww...I’m on my period!
Micah
I’m okay with getting my redwings.
Hellcat
I DON’T WANT TO KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS.
Hellcat
OMG! I looked it up.
Micah
Or, I could claim your ass.
She doesn’t respond right away, and I assume she’s going to leave me hanging until my phone indicates an incoming text.
Hellcat
Will it hurt?
Hmm...That wasn’t a no. I was only half-joking, but I can definitely work with this.
Micah
A little, but I’ll make it good, I promise.
Hellcat
That’s what my high school boyfriend told me when he was begging to take my virginity.
I bark out a laugh and everyone’s gaze swings over to me. As I quickly scan their features, I realize they’re waiting for my feedback. I trust my team, and really, this meeting was more of a formality, so I stand and button my suit jacket, ready to get home to my wife. “Everything looks great. We can go ahead and move forward.”
They sigh in relief, and I take off, stopping at the store to pick Sienna up some flowers and chocolates and then swing by the sushi place she loves. It’s Tuesday night, which means, I get my wife all to myself since she’s not working.