Kael felt as though the world had come to a standstill around him.
Without taking his eyes off the baby boy in Belilah’s arms, he took a step forward.
“What… what did you just say?”
Belilah took a deep breath. Her eyes were filled with tears.
“You heard me, Kael.”
She held the child a little tighter and kissed his forehead.
“He’s your son. His name is Louis… and he is the child born from the love we once shared, a love I still have for you.”
The office fell into complete silence. Amaris felt her heart pounding against her chest.
Kael slowly shook his head, utterly stunned.
“No… that’s impossible.”
Belilah lowered her gaze to the little boy.
“It is possible. You’ve always wanted children. Louis is eight months old.”
Kael ran a hand through his hair and stared at her without blin
