"I look pregnant." I looked down at my tummy which my figure-hugging dress could not hide.

Despite knowing I was overeating, I continued to eat because the food was just too good. Valens, rather than caution me, encouraged me to eat and eat until I became too full to even have a sip of water.

"You will look good with my pups." His eyes fell to my stomach and a spark of possessiveness lit his eyes but they faded fast. "I am not certain I can have kids." He looked away from me, pain in his voice.

"Why not?" I took his hand in mine. We sat in his car,...