Act 23: Decisions Made

Devyn

Devyn watched Kieran sleeping next to her and breathe out a heavy sigh. Tonight was the first time since they’ve been together that they went to bed without making love and it was partially her fault because she felt no desire to be intimate. She loved Kieran with all her heart, but this new hurdle scared her. Raised by an alcoholic and abusive father, she wasn’t sure she could give the child the love Kieran would expect of her.

She walks over to the large windows and looked out at the city skyline, deep in thought. Children were never in her immediate future with Kieran, and yet one would be thrust into their lives. Kieran made it clear to her that even if Killian was not his, he would still take the child in so either way it would force her to play mother to him.

She looked at the time and saw that it was 2 am. Clarissa would be closing up soon. Glancing over at Kieran who was in a deep sleep, a sad smile crosses her face and she knew