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I think about her when we're together.
She's inside me, in my bones, in every cell.
I love her–and I know she's going to be an amazing mom, whether I’m in the picture or not.
Chapter fourteen
Claire
Ithoughtitwouldtake a lot longer than this, but Gray already got me pregnant.
So...what now?
We sit on the floor of the nursery--thenursery, because we're going to have a baby--for almost an hour. We start to talk about the color, the decor, the furniture. He tells me he wants to make a crib himself, and the future unwinds in front of us. It seems so clear. Me and Gray together with our little family.
I didn't ever see this happening for me after going through IVF with no luck.
Harvey made it clear I was worthless. That I would have been a horrible mother anyway. Even if I had gotten pregnant, he wouldn’t have been involved.
We were in a relationship and he wouldn’t have been involved.
Gray and I only have anarrangement.
But everything is different with Gray...
"So what now?" Gray asks, voicing what I'm thinking. His voice is gruff, low--like he's barely holding it together. "I guess you don't need me to uh..."
I interlace my fingers with his.
"Stop, Gray. I need you," I interrupt, squeezing his hand. "I want you to be a part of this. I want us to do this together."
He looks at me, his eyes softening. "Really?" he asks, his voice barely above a whisper.
I nod, biting my lip. "Really."
Gray leans in, pressing his lips to mine. It's a slow, tender kiss, full of promise and hope.
We break apart, and Gray pulls me into his arms. “Good,” he says. “I was really hoping to hear you say that.”
My heart flutters in my chest when he speaks. We sit there, holding each other, and I know we're going to make it work.
We're going to be a family--me, Gray, and our little miracle.
He finally stands up, reaching his hand out to help me to my feet. Luna sits up and wags her tail, looking up at us.
"Hear that, girl?" Gray says, a broad smile on his face. "You're gonna be a big sister."
Luna's tongue lolls happily and she trots over to get some pets from Gray. He keeps hold of me with his other hand, though, pulling me into his arms as he looks down at me.
"I'm making you dinner tonight," he declares. "Something special to celebrate."
"I'd like that," I say softly, leaning my head against his chest.
I grin up at him, feeling a flutter in my chest. It's like I'm seeing him in a new light--as a partner, a father, someone I can rely on.
I didn’t know this man could get more attractive but...fuck. I think he just did.
I'm gonna need to adjust the contract if we keep up like this...because I want him in my child's life.
