Page 43 of Cruel Salvation

Her head cocked to the side as if she was mulling over what he’d said. “Let’s go take a look and see what we’re working with.”

Her tone was playful as they met the agent and got the spiel about the property, but the moment they stepped inside, he knew it was the one for him. When he looked at Naz, he could see she felt the same way.

The second floor was the living space and was wide open with a large living area, with high vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. A wood burner sat at one end with huge arched windows looking out onto fields on both sides. The kitchen had a huge island facing the living area, with a utility room and bathroom behind it, hidden by a wall.

Downstairs, there were four double bedrooms, all with their own bathrooms. The property came with two outbuildings that had planning permission for conversion and four acres of land. It was home. He could imagine working in one of those buildings and then coming in and cooking dinner for Naz. Or reading in front of the fire, her feet on his lap and laughing with her and their family and friends as they entertained.

“What do you think?”

Damon watched her turn in a circle, her arms out wide.

“I think it would be an awesome home to raise a child.”

He blinked, not wanting to get his hopes up, but he could feel his heart racing. “Are you saying…”

“I’m saying I want to keep the baby. I’m still not convinced I’ll be any good at it, but I want to try, and I want us to do it together.”

Damon swept her into his arms and her laugh tickled his neck.

“Calm down, you might regret it yet. I’m a pain in the ass at the best of times, but pregnant and bloated, I’m likely to be a total bitch.”

“I can handle you.”

“Oh, you think so? And how do you plan on doing that?”

His teeth nipped her neck. “I’ll just fill that pretty pussy with my cock or tongue every time you get bitchy and make you come.”

“Yeah, that’ll do it.”

Her smile faltered. “Will you come with me to the scan?”

Damon could sense how uneasy she was and pulled her closer to him. His heart filled with tenderness for this complex woman as he caressed her hand in his. He leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on her palm before locking his fingers with hers. “I want to be wherever you are.”

He saw the blush stain her cheeks and smiled.

“I’ll be right by your side when we find out about our baby.”