Chapter 35

He chuckled briefly before returning to seriousness. "When...um... how did you know?" He abruptly ended his sentence, but it was obvious what he wanted to know.

"I believe I've known for some time, but I didn't come clean with myself until the evening of our reception party. While I watched you there with all those prominent individuals, you did everything you could to make sure I was comfortable." I chewed my lip as I struggled to find the proper words. "I suppose I now understand how fortunate I am to have you."

He kissed me so hard that made my toes curl. Then he spoke against my lips. "I had no idea I could be this happy... I'm the lucky one."

I basked in his love, his sentimental words had filled my heart to overflowing. "You will be even happier when I am pregnant."

Before his hand slid slowly down to cover my stomach, his kisses ceased. His touch was light. Nearly reverent. His eyes followed the same path before flitting back up to catch my gaze.

When his forehead wrinkled