“Are you done?” Lucas asked while putting his phone back into his pocket. He placed his hand over Eve’s, which rested on her rounded belly. He gently stroked it, and he felt Eve’s breath tremble in response.

Eve lowered her head. “Y-yes,” she answered softly. “I’ll… call a cleaning and delivery service to send Berlina and Tatiana’s belongings to Mason’s apartment.”

“I’ll take care of it.” Lucas stepped closer. Eve’s long lashes hid her eyes from him, so he lifted her chin, slowly raising her face until their gazes met.

Eve’s eyes widened in surprise. Her lips parted slightly, but no words came out.

“I don’t want to trouble you,”...