Chapter 26. Babies

He comes back in and tries to smile, but I can see it is fake.

“I need to leave tonight. I know it is short notice, but I was only given the time to come home to marry you.” He looks happy but sad at the same time. I look at his still bruised face. How is this going to work? How can I go through pregnancy alone if he keeps leaving?

“It will be for two weeks, maybe three. Tomorrow is booked and paid for, so go. You won’t be needed in the business. I told the staff and security to sort out everything else.” Standing, I just stare at him. We only got married yesterday!

“I wish I could refuse. I can’t, Alena, you have to understand that. This is the last mission I will be on, though. The first part should have been completed but hasn’t been.” He starts kissing me. “I am asking Georgina to move in while I am away to watch you.” I need to snap out of this black depressive hole. It is hard, but I have to. It is not just him and me anymore. It is a baby and us.