Rachel
Lucien returned with a box and smiled softly. “Here, I was able to slip one out while Caterina was sleeping.”
“Thank you, Lucien.” He held it out to me and I took it from his hand.
“I better go so Caterina doesn’t come looking for me. Let me know how it turns out.”
“I will...thank you for doing this for me.” I thanked him as he walked out the door.
Stepping into the bathroom, I tore the box open and pulled out the packet. My nerves were all over the place as I peed on the stick. I wasn’t ready to become a mother. Hell, I wasn’t sure if I ever would be. Don’t get me wrong, I loved kids. They were precious, but that’s not the life I want. I damn sure know Alex didn’t either. A few minutes later, I glanced down to the stick and held my breath.
“No,” I whispered to choking out
