The Fulfillment by Erin Rhew

Author:Erin Rhew [Rhew, Erin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780999897843
Published: 2019-09-29T13:11:43+00:00

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After leaving Volton Mars to unpack his bags, Wil sought out Mia again. He looked all over the main building without success but finally located her sitting in the middle of a field, far away from other people. He considered leaving her in peace, but when he started to go, she turned around and noticed him. She raised a hand in greeting. He waved back and started toward her.

“Hello.” He sat down. “It took me forever to find you.”

The corners of her mouth turned up into partial smile. “I’m sorry. I needed to be alone.”

“I can go. I didn’t mean to disturb you.” He started to stand, but she placed a hand on his leg.

“You can stay.” She blushed.

Those flushed cheeks reminded him of Layla. He ground his teeth. He couldn’t think of Layla when he sat with Mia. Doing so hurt.

He took a deep, steady breath and tried to think only of Mia and their child. “Were you thinking of your family?”

“Yes.” Her soft, aching whisper saddened him. “I can’t believe they’re all gone. I’m all alone now.”

He swallowed down the bitter taste of his shame. While he’d been thinking of his broken heart, she’d been struggling with the annihilation of her entire family.

“You’re not alone.” He wrapped an arm around her shoulder. “You have our daughter…and you have me.”

She stiffened against his touch. “We both know I’ll never have you. Please know I don’t say that to make you feel bad. It’s just a fact.”

“Look, Mia. I know this situation isn’t what either of us imagined, but I want to make the most of it. We have a daughter coming very soon, and I want to give her the best life possible. I may not love you like I love Layla, but I can promise you will have my loyalty and devotion. I’m learning that my will can be stronger than my heart.”

Mia wiped fresh tears from her cheeks. “Layla is so lucky to be loved by someone like you.”

The wisp of a smile graced his lips, but it faltered as he prepared to tell Mia about his mother. “I know you said you wouldn’t marry me, but my mother sent me a letter and insisted I talk to you about it once more.”

“Your mother?” Mia paled. “She knows? Oh, she must hate me.”

“I made sure she understood the circumstances. And she doesn’t hate you. In fact, she wants us to marry while we’re here in Volton.” He paused. “What do you think?”

Her fingers grazed her open mouth. “I don’t know.”

“I would never force you to do something you didn’t want to do, Mia, but I want our daughter to have a real family.”

Mia hunched over and clutched her stomach. He rolled onto his knees in front of her. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing.” She smiled. “I felt her move.”

“May I?”

Mia nodded and guided his trembling hand until his palm rested on her stomach. A small flutter danced beneath his fingertips. He laughed with surprise, pleasure, and awe. His daughter.

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