Chapter 86 Taking Necessary Precautions

Clairessa’s POV

Chapter 86: Taking Necessary Precautions

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The way his voice dipped on the last words sent a delicious shiver through me, though I refused to let it show. “I don’t… I don’t fancy the idea of being with multiple partners either.”

His gaze softened, a hint of satisfaction glinting in his eyes. “Good.”

I squared my shoulders, suddenly needing to make myself clear. “And I won’t share you either,” I added, my voice firmer this time.

His lips curved into a slow, almost predatory smile. “You won’t have to. I gave you my word, and I intend to keep it.”

“Good,” I echoed, my chest loosening up, as I felt a strange mixture of relief and exhilaration.

His thumb brushed my palm before he straightened, his expression growing serious again. “Now, we need to address something else.”

I sighed. “What now?” I asked, bracing myself for whatever had the almighty Gabriel Storm so bothered that he was struggling to say it outright.

to me

He paced a few steps away, shoving his hands into his pockets. “Protection,” he announced, turning back

been.

My cheeks instantly flushed. “Oh…” I stammered, realizing I hadn’t thought about it at all. How naive I had

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Chapter 86: Taking Necessary Precautions

“We didn’t use any last night,” he continued. “And that cannot happen again.”

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A wave of cold shock crashed over me. “Oh… shoot… I forgot,” I admitted, my words tumbling over each other. “If you’re worried about me being clean, I can=”

“That’s not it,” he cut me off, his voice insistent. “I trust that you are, and I am as well. I’ve already emailed you my test results so you can be sure.”

I stared at him, stunned. “You… emailed me?”

He nodded, his expression serious.

could manage. “I don’t have any recent tests, but when

his voice softening slightly, though the edge of authority remained. “That’s

it?” I asked, feeling

His jaw

last thing I want is to get you

reality to hit me hard.

closer, his voice dropping an octave. “We must take precautions at all times. It’s a risk I’m

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suddenly feeling ashamed. “It’s not one I’m willing to take either,” I mumbled, disappointed in myself for not thinking about the consequences. A baby? Unplanned? The idea sent a wave of panic through me. I wasn’t ready for the responsibilities that came with being a mother, and judging by

on the same

I said after a moment. “So… I guess we abstain until I can get back home and

as though suppressing a smirk.

“Then what

his am

chest. “I’ve already arranged for a gynecologist to meet you here

resort.”

I squeaked, my voice rising an octave. “You did

unapologetic, like this was the

slightly angry that all through the journey to the island, he hadn’t discussed it with me. “And you didn’t think to discuss it with

though his eyes held a trace of defiance.

my eyes. “Or just trying to suit your

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me carefully. “Is that

think?”

rolling my neck. “You didn’t even ask me before

you’d appreciate not having

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me, Gabriel,” I huffed, lifting my chin. “For

drained from his face, and for a moment, he looked genuinely

not,” I added quickly, feeling a small pang of guilt at

exhaled sharply, his shoulders

could take the morning–after pill, though last night was

washed over his features, and he

at the screen before turning back to

disoriented from our conversation.

walking toward the

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