Chapter 34. Say It

"I can't believe you are here." I breathed as I wrapped my arms around Charlotte; my hands instinctively travelled over her, drawing her closer until her beautiful baby belly pressed against me. Tears welled in my eyes as I took her in—she was utterly breathtaking.

"I have needed to see you all day... and now you are here!" I gushed, not caring how pathetic I sounded.

Was this a cruel trick my mind was playing?

"It's her." Rolo panted needily.

"It's me." She whispered, her voice catching in her throat.

"I am sorry, Charlotte." I moaned into the nape of her neck because the way Connie had spoken to her, the disdain and disrespect she had shown, ignited a fire of rage within me that I promised myself to address. But for now, my focus, my entire being, was centred on undoing the harm and making Charlotte feel cherished, like the goddess she truly was.

Carefully, I lifted her onto the kitchen countertop, a grin spreading acro