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He nods and disappears, and I watch as the door closes behind him.
Rubbing my tummy, I whisper, “I’m so glad you’re here with me, peanut. I’m feeling very nervous.”
Not knowing what to expect next, I feel on edge.
I glance around. This room has a very masculine feel to it, with dark, heavy-looking timber furniture and dark-brown leather lounges.
Feeling too restless to sit down, I go to the window and glance out over the park and lake that’s sprawled out before me. The black swan is in the water now, gracefully gliding over the surface.
Below my window is a large terrace with many tables and chairs, and people are enjoying the view. Actually, only a few are, most of them are on their phones and ignoring the beauty that surrounds them.
What is it with people and phones these days? Since Tiero took mine from me, I’ve enjoyed a life not ruled by constant notifications and messages.
I check my watch. Eleven-eleven… Marni is late. She was meant to meet me here at eleven o’clock. I hope she doesn’t stand me up. What would I do then?
Suddenly, a burst of heat rushes into every one of my cells, searing every nerve ending.
Tingles spread through my body as my heart rate picks up, adrenaline rushing into my veins.
This only ever happens when...
Oh no!
The hairs on my body stand alert and goosebumps cover every inch of my skin.
No, no, no, no, no.
This can’t be happening! I’ve come too far for this. Not now!
How has he found me?
I have to get out of here!
NOW!
In a panic, I grab my bag and run to the door. I pull it open in a rush… and collide right into a hard chest.
I close my eyes.
No! Please, no.
The impact makes me stumble. His strong arms shoot out and encircle my waist, pulling me closer.
But we both lose balance.
And we fall.
Oh shit.
He’s going to crush me with his weight.
Our baby!
I prepare for pain, but it never comes. Somehow, he twists and hits the floor first with a heavy thud, and I land on top of him.
God, if this isn’t déjà vu!
