The Forgotten Luna by Cassandra M

Chapter 71

LADESSA.

After I told Kael that I might be pregnant, I started to relax.

In fact, I began to feel excited.

I didn't expect his reaction, which made everything perfect. Earlier, he told me he loved me, and his reaction to the pregnancy news supported that claim.

Despite the fact that he couldn't remember me, it was enough that he wanted me in his life, and he wanted to have a baby with me.

We bought the pregnancy test kit and stopped by a fast-food restaurant.

Kael ordered our food while I went to the restroom. He wanted to see the results with me, but he was taking too long to get here, and the results were ready. The line at the counter might be long, so I had to check this on my own.

My hand trembled as I raised the test stick in my hand.

One line.

I was wrong. I wasn't pregnant.

I took a deep breath just in time for a knock to come. I lowered my hand and opened the door.

Our gazes met, and I could still see the excitement in his eyes. I didn't want to prolong the suspense for him.

not pregnant," I informed him before he could ask

fell, and it told me how disappointed he

hostel. I thought..." I was stammering while fighting my tears from falling. "But maybe it was the stress, so I

spoke. "I'm not upset with you. Yes, I'm a little disappointed, but not with you. I'm sorry for the disappointment that showed in my expression. Like you, I was looking forward to this baby, but you know what? There's nothing there because it's

also have little Kael. One or two, maybe more." He cupped

head as tears fell. I kept staring at

the feeling of being alone all my life, the men running after me I could finally tell they were all worth it. Kael letting me know how important I was to him made all of this worth it. "For a moment, I pictured us with a

holding on to me so you

forced a chuckle, but

happen eventually. And when that day comes, we'll be

while you carry

baby."

added, warming

Right now is not the right time."

nod. "But it will happen.

replied before throwing my

the side of my cheek. "But we have each

hugging him tightly. He was right. I got him, and he was more

a lot lately?" he asked as we pulled away from hugging each other.

was just looking at him, listening as he

younger, I was a

as he wiped