This would be the first time I would see Nate after the assault.
I talked a hell of a lot of s**t for me to be here taking deep breaths with Alessandro. No, I wasn't scared. I think anyone would be a little anxious to see someone that killed their child. Even if he didn't know I was pregnant.
My hand was on Alessandro's heart, his breathing steady and me trying to imitate the same. "I'll be right behind you, okay?" I nodded, still taking deep breaths as he spoke. "I love you. Your so strong and beautiful and fearless, baby. I love you so much."
He kissed my hand repeatedly until my breathing was steady. "Okay, I'm ready." He nodded, pressing his lips against my forehead. I took my final deep breath as Brinda approached, looking like she wanted to crawl in a hole and die.
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