Chapter One Hundred and Six

He cupped his hand just above her pelvis and caressed the round, firm bulge of her abdomen.

“Our baby,” he said hoarsely.

Then he hovered over her and lowered his head so that his mouth pressed to the center of her belly in a tender kiss. The gesture brought tears to her eyes, stinging the lids, and she swallowed against the quick knot that formed in her throat.

“Beautiful,” he murmured. “I know things sucked between us, but it's been amazing watching him grow in you, watching you expand and watching your shape change. You’re so unbelievably sexy.”

“Him? You think it’s a boy?” she asked.

Daniel smiled down at her. “I don't know... I guess.... I really don’t care if it’s a girl or boy. I just want you both to be okay.” he said.

Emma felt a little light headed, as if she had an alcohol buzz without the alcohol. He trailed his fingers lower, to her pelvis and through her damp, slick fo