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But would he go to London? He was loyal to him, that I knew. Loyal to a fault. But he also wasn’t a lapdog. He might…he might help me.
With no other options, I would take that risk.
I left the bathroom behind, dressed in what was becoming my usual attire of black jeans and a long-sleeved black top, before I pulled on my boots and headed out of my bedroom. Nausea followed, especially when the bitter stench of coffee hit me.
I winced, bit down on my lip, and headed into the kitchen, to find Guild standing over the machine. He lifted his head, glancing over his shoulder as I strode into the kitchen. “Fresh brewed. Ready for a cup?”
I winced, shaking my head and earning myself a scowl.
“No?”
I stopped at the edge of the counter. “No, thank you. I can’t…”
He turned abruptly, concern in his eyes. “You okay?”
My pulse spiked, making me tremble. I held my breath, glanced over my shoulder at the doorway of the kitchen, and strained to hear London or Carven before I turned back. “If I asked you to do something for me, could I trust you not to tell London or Carven?”
He scowled. “It would depend on what you’re asking me to do. Is there someone causing you problems?”
“What? No,” I whispered, my mind drifting to that little bean inside me. If I was indeed pregnant. “I mean, not really. I just…”
This wouldn’t work. I couldn’t be sure. Not really sure. “You know what?” I murmured. “Never mind. Forget I asked.”
I turned away, my stomach sinking.
“Hey,” Guild growled softly. He grabbed my arm before I knew it, easing me around to face him. His dark brown eyes searched mine. “What’s going on?”
Stupid. Goddamn. Tears. They blurred his face. “It’s nothing.” I tried, my voice husky.
“Doesn’t look like nothing to me.”
I shook my head. The words I was desperate to say sat rock hard in the back of my throat.
“Tell me.”
I shook my head.
“Vivienne.”
I met his stare. “Can I trust you?”
I was pushing him into a corner. One where I was asking him to divide his loyalties.
“Will this piss London off?” he asked.
I gave a shrug. “Probably.”
“Could this be dangerous to you if I don’t do it?”
I thought about that, about the buildings we invaded and the men we fought. One punch to the stomach, that’s all it’d take. I answered the only way I could. “Yes.”
“Then I’ll do it. Pissing London off is one thing, but if this could cause you harm, then I won’t have that. What do you need, honey?”
I held his gaze and, using all the courage I had, whispered the words I was terrified to use. “I need a pregnancy test.”
His eyes widened before he lowered his gaze. “Preg—”
I slammed my hand over his mouth, muffling the words. “Shhh.” My eyes darted to the doorway as I listened for any sound in the hall. “Not so loud, okay?”
