Serena had just finished fixing a simple breakfast when a knock echoed through the apartment.

She froze.

“Who is that?” she asked softly, her heart skipping.

Roman’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Are you expecting someone?”

“No,” Serena said, confused.

The knock came again — firmer this time.

Serena wiped her hands quickly and moved toward the door. When she opened it, she was met with a familiar face.

“Dominic?”

He smiled. “Morning. I came to take you to work. You didn’t answer my texts, so I figured I’d just stop by.”

Serena’s stomach tightened. “Oh… I must have fallen asleep early,” she said carefully.

Dominic’s eyes flicked briefly to her stomach,...