Earl arrived home, drained and exhausted. He parked the car and slipped inside quietly.

 He smiled as Serena’s voice echoed through the house. 

Earl walked to the kitchen. Serena was there putting away cupcakes to cool down.

“Welcome home, my love” Serena said softly with her back still towards Earl. 

She put the hot tray by the window. She carefully removed the oven gloves.

“How did you know I was here?” Earl wrapped his arms around his mate. 

His hand immediately rested over Serena’s stomach. 

He couldn’t feel anything yet aside from the small bump.

 However, his mind liked to picture a little one there, under his palm, a bit...