PREGNANT BY CONTRACT
“This is just part of the contract, Bella. I won’t hurt you. You can stop anytime. But, if you stop, you will pay the penalty."
Bella didn’t answer. She just nodded—slightly, hesitantly, but resignedly.
Aaron approached her. His hand touched Bella’s shoulder, then slowly lowered the strap of her dress from her shoulder.
That night passed in silence.
No sweet words. No sighs of love. No kisses that truly touched the heart. Only bodies coming together out of duty. Not desire. They had sex like adults who only wanted children. But there was no love there.
After everything was done, Aaron took a slow breath, stood up, took his clothes, and put them back on without expression.