Haunting-Adeline

I li my hand, gently swiping a lock of her hair from her face and curling
it behind her ear. She tries to hide the shiver, but her body is pressed too
closely into mine for it to be successful.
“I wouldn’t do anything without your say-so. But yes, I would.”
She swallows. “Why do you need my permission?”
“You think I stalked you just because I wanted a quick thrill? No, baby.
It’s you and me forever. Which means if I become a daddy, then you
become a mommy.”
Her eyes widen, and what looks like panic flashes in her irises. I curl a
finger beneath her chin and land a quick peck to her lips.
“Don’t worry ‘bout that right now. Sarah is safe, and at the moment,
we’re more worried about her trauma and ge ng her mental health taken
care of.”
She nods, though I don’t miss the lingering look before she se les back
on my chest.