4-7 Angelbound Origins Collection 2 by Christina Bauer

Author:Christina Bauer [Bauer, Christina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Angelbound Origins#4-7
Publisher: Monster House Books
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 4

When I become aware again, I’m still yelling my lungs out. It takes me a moment to realize I’ve returned to my honeymoon bedroom. Lincoln’s beside me. I’m lying on my back. While resting his weight on his left elbow, Lincoln gently shakes my shoulder with his right hand.

“Myla, wake up,” he says softly.

I pant in a few rough breaths, but I do stop screaming. “What happened?” I ask.

“You’re having another bad dream.”

I sit upright and check my clothes. Yup, I’m still in my robe from last night. I scan Lincoln carefully. All the bloody scratches are gone, and he’s wearing blue silk pajamas. I cup his face in my hands. “Are you all right?”

“Of course, I’m fine. The bigger question is…are you feeling okay? You’ve been nothing but trouble these past few weeks.” He winks. “Not that I’m complaining. You are carrying my kid and all.”

I freeze. This is so screwed up it isn’t even funny. Lincoln never acts like my pregnancy is a burden. And he certainly doesn’t ever refer to me as a Myla-shaped vessel that exists solely to carry his child. I drop my hands from Lincoln’s face. “What happened last night?”

“Don’t you remember?” He chuckles. “More pregnancy hormones.”

“Answer the question, please.”

“Your mom stopped by to help with your latest baby freak-out. I went to the study. When I came back, you were snoozing.” He eyes me hungrily. “Come here and give me a good morning kiss.”

That’s not happening. At least, not until I get some answers.

Instead of moving in closer, I scooch farther away. “Why are you wearing pajamas?” Lincoln’s mother Octavia constantly buys him nighttime wear, but that’s only for show. Lincoln always sleeps nude. Yet another reason why this is so screwy.

“This is what people wear when they sleep, Myla.”

“You don’t.”

Lincoln shakes his head. “What? You’re an expert on me after a three-week honeymoon?”

“You do realize that everything you’re saying is an insult, right?” I tick off the comments on my fingers. “I’m crazy with pregnancy. I’m nothing but a baby carrier for you. I’m overestimating how well I know you. This isn’t the normal Lincoln here.”

He sighs. “I’m sorry if I’m acting a little crazy, Myla. It’s just that hearing you scream threw me off this morning. Whatever I’m saying, it’s only because I’m worried about you and our child. I’m truly sorry if it came off as rude or whatever.”

“You’ve never acted this way before.”

“I’ve never almost been a father before.” He slides closer to me on the mattress. “Why, did something else happen last night? I mean, you’ve been having wild nightmares ever since you got knocked up. Did you see stuff in your dreams? Anything bad?”

Normally, I’d never lie to Lincoln. But this whole situation is beyond strange. My inner warrior sense says, Danger, and I always listen to that part of my soul. After all, it’s what’s kept me alive since I first stepped out onto the Arena floor at the tender age of twelve. I force my face into a carefully neutral look.

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