~Ayden~ My hand opened as I released Mia from my grasp. Every sight and sound around me disappeared but her. I scanned over her body, taking in every inch. When I came to her stomach, heat flashed through me as Andi’s words replayed in my mind. “Baby?” I met Mia’s eyes. “What baby? She couldn’t hold my gaze. Instead, she peered at Andi. Her face contorted from a wide-eyed expression to a narrow scowl. I observed their steely gaze, but all I could do is think about what this meant. “Why, Andi? I trusted you.” “I’m sorry, Mia, but it’s time he knows.” Andi focused on me, but she didn’t say anything else. As much as I wanted to speak, I couldn’t get any words to form. Truth be known, I wasn’t sure how I felt. A storm brewed inside my heart, one that wreaked havoc on my rationality. Ever

