Dangerous Desires Novel

62 Mistrusted

Luke.

Dinner at Tia’s house was eventful. Her father got on my nerves at first, but soon we were able to patch things up and get along. I understood his pain. I had really insulted Tia the day I visited. I was ashamed that they heard everything I said. To couple that with the news that was going on about Elisabeth, I could understand why the man would be so mad. If it were under normal circumstances, I would have stayed and allowed him to voice his mind, but Tia was pregnant, and he was stressing her out. My wanting to leave was to give Tia peace.

We returned home and got ready for bed. Tia was the first to fall asleep. I snuggled into bed next to her, and she wrapped her arms around me and placed her hand on my chest. She did it while sleeping, and I smiled because holding me in her sleep had become a habit. I caressed her arms lovingly until I finally fell asleep. We woke up late in the morning, and I decided we should soak in the bath a bit. Tia had cinnamon-scented bath salts and bubble baths. She said it reminds her of me. So I opted to use it. With her between my legs, we soaked in the warm water, and I held her. “I cannot believe we are expecting Luke,” she said to me, and I hugged, caressed the skin of her arm and kissed her shoulder sweetly.

“It is a gift and a blessing from the goddess. I wasn’t expecting it either. I was going to wait for another heat period so we can try and keep trying until it happens. I did not know it had already happened for us.” I said, and she giggled a bit. We spent a while in the bathroom before leaving. Instead of remaining cooped up in the house, I decided to take her to Emilianos to eat. I knew it was a stupid choice since that was the place we went to when Luis sent his guy to try to kill us, but that was the best restaurant in town. The moment Tia noticed where we were going, she became a bit panicked. I had to calm her down and assure her everything would be alright. We ate lunch in peace and decided to take a walk in the park. People waved at us. Some people even brought Tia and me flowers which showed how people loved us. The fight at Eastwood had made me quite popular, and how Tia took charge made the people respect her.

We returned home to get ready for dinner at the moon mansion. When I told Tia about it, she cringed a bit, but it was inevitable. She wore something simple, and we left around five in the evening. Knowing we were on our way. Bart waited for us outside. I told him to make a salad for Tia so she would eat something before dinner started. I intend to discuss my findings with my father after dinner, so there was a possibility we would be spending the night at the moon mansion.

pulled Tia into a hug. He held on for a bit, broke it, and hugged me. I could feel his mood. He was delighted. Kimberly and Caleb Joined us, and they seemed to be getting closer than before. She had a small gift in her hand and gave

Caleb shook me to congratulate me, and I was surprised

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said, and I nodded to thank her. “Luna Tia, Congratulations,” Monica said, and I wondered what she was doing at the dinner, but I kept silent to keep it

moving back in now that she is pregnant?” My father said, sitting at his desk, and I shook my head. Now that my mark was active, there was no point lying to him. “We have moved out, father and we are not coming back here. I have bought the house we are living in. I do not want to raise a family in this place, especially around the likes of Stacy. I also want Tia to live a stress-free life.” I said, and he was stunned. “How could…” He started, and I interrupted him. “I bet the tension in this house was part of why Tia didn’t conceive. I wouldn’t want to put her in a situation where she will miscarry. Please respect my decision, father,” I said, and he was highly disappointed. “Stacy told me you moved out, but I said it was a lie and that you will tell me if that ever happens,” he said, trying to sound betrayed. “You made this house impossible to live in, with your compulsory breakfast and obnoxious mate. I am sure when Caleb and Kimberly settle their differences, he, too, will want to move out. You are the only one comfortable in this house, Father. Just because

be living here and using this

Elisabeth. Why did you dump her for us to care for?”

kick her out, feel free to. I already told

weren’t. Joey isn’t broke, and he is okay. She knows I love Tia, and I have forgotten about her. If the baby wasn’t mine, she would have left.” I told him, and he looked like he felt sorry for me. “What will you do when

to her, Luke. Elisabeth is a vicious bitch. She got pregnant to get your money… Having Tia deal with Elisabeth in her current condition will

father interrupted. “I am only waiting for her to give birth so we can take the child from her and kick her out. If you threaten to cut her off the mark, she will leave quietly.” my father advised me to use his methods, but I knew a better way of dealing with Elisabeth. “No, father, I do not need to threaten her like that. All I have to do is offer the bearest minimum for the child or threaten to abandon the baby. She will give it up immediately. The only reason she would want to hold on to that baby is to get money out of me, but once she realises she won’t be getting much, she will dump the child and move on with Joey. I have her email account on my laptop, and she has promised Joey to give up the baby and