Chapter 174

That stubborn commander and chief and his word is the law. This time I get a tiny smile from him, a hint of humour, and I shake my head, trying to remove all doubts and fears slowly. My nerves are returning to calm, and I’m left drained and emotional from my ten-minute meltdown.

“I don’t like babies or small people. I don’t want to borrow any in the first place.” I shake my head in disgust, the thought of baby vomit and dirty diapers is a no for me, and I guess I want no more illusions or misunderstandings on this front. I am again confident in our love and finding my stability as my voice returns to normal. Disaster averted.

“I can live with that. Babies kill the Mafia boss street cred, anyway.” He smiles properly this time, a warm chuckle that melts me to my core and makes it all okay again. He pushes me back against the wall a tad forcefully, so he can lean in to rest his nose against mine and completely cages me in with his body so I’m wrapped in all that is him. He