Chapter 25

Wayne’s POV

“We don’t have to think about all that now. We still have time. I think right now, we just need to focus on getting to know each other better.”

She snorts. “Right. Because we don’t really know each other beyond the bedroom, do we?”

“I personally think the bedroom is a really good place to know someone.”

“Yes, I am well aware of that fact about you.”

She smiles, but it’s sad, and that makes me sad. I know she’s worried about so many things — and I am too — but I don’t want today to be about all the stress of what’s to come.

“Tell me about the appointment today,” I say to distract her. “What’s going on?”

“We get to hear the baby’s heartbeat.”

I sit up straight. “We do?” She nods. “Is that why you’re nervous?”

Another nod. “Yes. I’m just…scared. Worried.”

“About what?”

“That we won’t hear anything.”

Screw my rule about not touching her. I need to touch her right now. I reach over and grab Elena’s hand,