Chapter 47. Nothing to Be Afraid Of

He looked his head and let out a gust of air. “No. Oh my God, no, not at all. I do want children. But more than that, I want them to be with you. I can practically taste how much I want it.” He sounded crazy as he took a few deep breaths, pressed his forehead to mine, and closed his eyes. “I swear...”

I tried to reassure him that whatever he said wouldn’t be as terrible as he appeared to believe it would be by rubbing the back of his neck. I could handle anything as long as he was truthful.

Except, of course, for not being with him.

“What?” I pushed.

He once more opened his eyes. “I never really even inquired if you wanted kids because I was so eager to keep you with me. I assumed you wanted a family based on what I already knew about you, possibly significantly influenced by my own desires “The fine wrinkles under his eyes grew deeper. “Is this what you want?”

His anxious tone made my heart hurt simply thinking about how upset he might be. I offered hi