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.

pregnant," I informed him before he could ask while

it told me how

I was. I never skip a period, and I've been crying a lot lately. Like all I have done is cry since you found me at the hostel. I thought..." I was stammering while fighting

the toilet with me, locking the door behind him before he 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 not the right time yet. We need to get out of this mess first, and then we can try again. We won't stop trying

or two, maybe more." He cupped my face as he continued speaking. "Nothing changes, Adessa.

my head as tears

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

a big stomach, holding on to

forced a chuckle,

it will happen eventually. And when that day comes, we'll be more prepared. You won't have

while you

baby."

warming my whole

not

me a nod. "But it will happen. I

day," I replied before throwing my arms around him and hugging him

kissed the side of my cheek. "But we

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

lately?" he asked as we pulled away from hugging each other. "Because you feel safe

at him,

younger,

as