CBB: Chapter Twenty-Six

It's snowing. The storm came in without me realizing it. Soft white flakes float through the air, coating everything in a silent blanket.

It's pristine. It's clean. With the snow covering all the danger and soot of the world, I can believe that things will work out. That there is a chance that I can bring this child into a beautiful world.

I stand outside on the street looking up at Dante's apartment. The light is on, so I know he's home.

It's time for me to tell him.

It's in the same building as his office, but higher up. I wave to the doorman. He doesn't question me this time. I ride the elevator, tapping my toes nervously. I don't know how he's going to react to the news that he has a child. I don't know if he even wants kids.

I know that he'll still marry me for the sake of our families, but I want us to be happy. I don't want to have a marriage of convenience. I want one that has love. I didn't know that until recently, but I do now. I thought I would be happy with just a marriag