One word makes him freeze. And with his silence, I walk away.

Leave it to me, the unintentional abstinence queen, to get pregnant after my first time. Nothing hurts more than walking away from Devlyn after I share the news. The decision is impulsive and painful... and I regret it instantly.

Not long ago, I envied my friends. Envied their lives, their relationships, their opportunity to move forward. I wanted what they have. Now, it is my turn.

But loving Devlyn Templar isn't that simple. Sharing a life with him comes with its own challenges—heavy baggage and severe insecurity. Every day, we navigate those obstacles together.

And just as we find our groove, another complication gets hurled in our direction. One that refuses to be ignored.