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I felt different now.
Less reckless.
Less impulsive.
Now that I had something to lose, I found myself taking the time to think things through without jumping in head first.
I was growing up, I realized, and it was weirdly liberating.
Wandering around the grounds of the compound with Peter perched on my shoulder and Tanya by my side, I spied my reflection in the window and smirked.
Oh yeah, I was totally bossing this whole pregnancy gig.
After spending an ornate amount of time trailing through the grounds with Tanya and Peter, we stopped short in the courtyard where several of the younger guards were combat training.
Instantly, I sought Trigger out and when my eyes found him, my body went on high-alert, pulse quickening, breathing labored.
Dressed down in black sweats and a plain white t-shirt, Trigger strolled between units, observing and taking everything in. Stopping every now and again to dole out instructions, he looked every inch the king of the castle.
The king I knew he was.
The sun was shining down on him, igniting his deep tan, and making his black hair shine like silk.
He waseverythingto me in this moment.
"Sweet Jesus," Tanya said with a wistful sigh, stirring me from my reverie. "I wonder what it's like to be with a man with so muchpower…"
Well that was fun while it lasted.
I turned to stare at her, expression hard. "Excuse me?"
"Cocksuckin' Trig," Peter squawked, flapping and bristling on my shoulder. "Sweet Jesus, cocksuckin' Trig!"
"Shut it, you stupid bird!" Tanya snapped, cheeks flaming the brightest red.
"Cocksuckin' whore," Peter squawked back, wildly flapping his wings at her. "Cocksuckin' whore."
"Yes, Peter," I agreed, narrowing my eyes. "Tanyaisa whore who needs to remember her place or she'll be back suckingcockbefore she knows it."
Her eyes widened. "I didn’t mean anything by that –"
"I'm done playing with you," I said, tilting my head to one side. "I don’t think I want a whore for a friend anymore." Shaking my head, I clicked my tongue. "I think I prefer the bird."
"Are you serious?" Her mouth fell open. "Who will help you when the baby comes along?"
"Why Peter, of course."
I wasn’t serious.
Not really…
Tanya continued to gape at me in horror. "He's abird."
"Better a bird that's a bird than a whore in sheep's clothing. Now, come on, Peter," I cooed, turning my back on her. "Let's go take a bath."
"Take a bath!" Peter squawked happily. "Untrustworthy, cocksuckin' whore!"
"Exactly," I chuckled approvingly. "You're a wonderful judge of character."
