Chapter 81. Happy Tears

Chantel Raven

"And you two thought that scaring the crap out of me would work if I were pregnant? Just what did you plan to do? Take it off?" I question with a furrowed brow.

They shake their heads and reply, "No, dear, of course not." Wanting to be certain, I press on, "I did not think you would be that scared."

"You did not, but he did." When I look at Lexcis, I spit. Tears threaten, but I lift my head to hold them back. I bury my face in my knees and tug on my hair roots. I was genuinely scared of them. Damn.

"Do not cry, I am sorry," he whispers. He kneels beside me, attempting to embrace me. "I am sorry I hurt you, my love. I am sorry."

I hugged him back without much thought. Understanding his reasons doesn't ease the situation. Only the familiar scent of his woody aroma brings me some relief.

I declare, "Do not do that again," with one arm around his neck. "I wil