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I step quietly through the house and when I find her laying out on a sunlounger that overlooks the lake, I get a shock when I see how much she’s grown.
“Pretty girl.” I crouch down beside her and brush the hair out of her face. “Wake up, it’s me.”
“I’m mad at you.” She croaks back with her eyes still firmly closed. I smile to myself as I wrap my arm around her huge tummy and kiss it through the cotton dress she’s wearing.
“You’ve gotten bigger.” My hand slides back and forth under her belly while I admire its growth.
“Well, ithasbeen two weeks.” I move my eyes back up to hers and note how she’s staring down at me, judgingly. She’s being bratty and I love it.
“I know and I’m sorry. I just had to–”
“Did you kill him?” she interrupts me, gripping the side ofthe lounger and using it to drag herself up into a sitting position. I take the elbow of her other arm and keep my hand on her tummy to aid her.
“Yes, I killed him.” I kiss her forehead and smile to myself when I realize how normal she made that sound. I know Madalina was brought up among a crime family, but I can guarantee she’d have been sheltered from it. She’s had no such privilege since becoming my wife, and it never fails to surprise me how accepting of me she has become.
“Look at you, you're beautiful,” I tell her, still unable to believe how much she’s changed in just two short weeks
“I’m fat.” She rests her hands on her bulging belly. “And they could be in there growing for another ten weeks. Ten weeks feels like a lifetime.” She blows out a deflated breath.
“You're not fat. You're justverypregnant, and very pregnant happens to be a massive turn-on for me.” I manage to get a smile out of her when I lift her dress and kiss her belly button.
She can never stay mad at me for long.
“Serena called, she’s settled in her new place and grateful that you found somewhere so close to us,
she informs me as she strokes her palm over her bare stomach.
“I’m glad she likes it.” I smile.
“And have you heard from Nic?” She looks at me hopefully and I hate that I have to shake my head.
“Serena tried calling him during that first week she stayed here and he wouldn’t answer. She was sure he was just sulking but it’s been a long time, now. I’m worried about him.” She looks worried too, and I can’t have that.
“What did I tell you about worrying? I’ve dealt with my father, and as soon as your brother stops being stubborn, he hasa position under Cassio waiting for him.” I try to offer her some reassurance.
“It won’t be enough. You know Nic, he’s always thought he’s destined for great things. Losing the district will be a massive blow to him.”
“Did you ever wonder if he was a littletoodesperate to be in charge?” I think about what Cassio said and decide to test the water.
“What do you mean?” The way she frowns back at me suggests she doesn’t like where this is going, so I quickly shake my head.
“It doesn’t matter. It’s safe for you to come home, and when you do I may have a little surprise for you.”
“Oh, I like surprises.” She smiles again when I kiss her.
“Holy shit!” I stare down at my hand when I feel a hard lump poke out under my palm.
“Oh yes, that's a thing, now.” She smiles at me.
“Does it feel weird?” I check.
“At first, but I’m getting used to it.”
“Where’s Lorna?” I search around noticing how quiet it is.
“She had to go back to the city early this morning for a lecture. So the girls and I have just been chilling out and doing some reading. We should come here more often, the view is beautiful. But next time, together,” she warns me.
“Are you ready to go home?” I kiss her again because I’ve missed how it feels.
