“Are you sure?” She winced as she stared at me.
I turned back to my noodles and pulled them off the stove before draining them in the sink.
Then I went to her.
She stared up at me, and I tilted her chin up so I had her full attention.
“We’re good. I promise. Congratulations on the baby, too. I am so happy for you.”
She smiled. “Thank you.”
“I bet you’re beautiful with that baby bump,” I continued softly.
Her cheeks flushed again.
“I really can’t wait to see it.”
She reached out and took my hand that was on her face and twined her fingers with it.
“I’m scared.”
“I know,” I said softly. “But you’re brave. You always have been, and you won’t be alone through any of it. I promise.”
She nodded and licked her lips. It sent a jolt straight to my dick.
“We have added security set up for you,” I continued. “Dmitri and Christian will be taking turns with Elijah and Memphis outside the door. We have men downstairs as well. If you need anything?—”
“I know.” She squeezed my hand. “I do think we could use something other than mac and cheese for breakfast, though.”
I gave her a sheepish smile, still clutching her hand as much as she was clutching mine.
“I’m going to put in a food order. Ann has been on my ass about it, and you just sold me on it.”
She smiled and released me, leaving me feeling cold and lonely. I swallowed and kept the smile on my face.
“Did Cole have to work? We didn’t really get to talk last night.” Her cheeks darkened again.
“Uh, no. He’s in with Enzo right now,” I said. “They’re talking.”
She nodded, not seemingly bothered by it.
“Do you work today?” she asked.
I nodded. “Yeah. I have a lecture in about an hour. I actually need to get going.”
Her smile widened as she picked up her coffee cup.
“What?” I smiled as I slid a bowl of macaroni and cheese in front of her.
“Doctor Masters,” she said in a voice that really did something to my dick and to my heart.
I chuckled at her. “Yes?”
“I’m just so damn proud of you.”
“That means a lot, Rosalie. Really. Eat your breakfast.”
She laughed and shook her head, but dug in as I settled next to her, both of us eating the mac and cheese.
