Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1292

Shane rubbed the bridge of his nose and shot Ludwik a wicked grin. “So, are you finally gonna make a move on Whitney these next couple days? Didn't the doctor clear you for... you know, activities?"

He shot a pointed look at Ludwik's waistline.

Ludwik, with his sharp, almost monk-like features, didn't crack a smile, but there was a wicked gleam in his dark eyes. "Like I need you to remind me."

Shane smirked. He knew Ludwik was up to something. Guys who go celibate for too long? Yeah, they get antsy. He got it. "All this, just to find a wife. Man, you and I, we don't have it easy."

Ludwik scoffed. “Speak for yourself. We're not exactly in the same league.”

Shane rolled his eyes.

Upstairs, the whole extended family had squeezed into the nursery.

the room ages ago, right next to Sammy and his wife's

placed the incubator front and center. Inside, the tiniest baby, her cheeks red and plump, was curled

watched the baby for so long

her, a new child in the family was always a blessing. Especially now, with her

could she not? She was Ludwik's

Natalie felt a pang of guilt, glancing at Whitney standing quietly by the window. Whitney had

you think-does she look more like Whitney or Ludwik?"

quick look,

SO

takes after. But she's a real fighter, just like Whitney. I heard she pulled through

then, Ludwik and Shane walked

up—her saviors had arrived. “Ludwik, isn't that right? If it weren't

flicked to