Reign of Night (Thorne Hill #7) - Emily Goodwin Page 0,50
thing.” I yawn once more on our walk to the door.
“Callie?” Easton’s eyes meet mine as he’s putting his shoes on.
“Yeah?”
“You sure you’re good?” he asks again. “With everything?”
“Why wouldn’t I be?” I ask, slowly shaking my head.
“Just double-checking,” he says, eyes going to my stomach. “This isn’t what you planned.”
“No, it’s not,” I agree, because who am I kidding? This is so far from what we thought would have happened.
“So…you’re sure you’re okay with what’s happening?” he asks again.
“Yes,” I assure him. “I am.”
“Okay.” He moves his head up and down in a curt nod, and Melinda tells me goodbye. Shivering as soon as the door opens, I wait a beat, watching to make sure they get into Easton’s truck all right, which they do. Letting out a heavy sigh, I close the door and seal it with magic.
Yawning, I go back into the kitchen and find Lucas cleaning up already.
“Do you want to go back to Thorne Hill?” he asks.
“I just want to go to bed,” I say honestly, though if Lucas were to drive me home, I could easily pass out on the way there. “And cuddle with you.”
“I can do that.” He puts the leftover pizza in the fridge and comes over, taking me in my arms. “You’re not okay, are you? Don’t put up a front for me, my love. I’m here for you. Remember that.”
“I know, and I’m freaking the fuck out on the inside. I knew this would happen, and I tried to mentally prepare for it, but still…I thought maybe Lucifer would go back to reclaim his throne and I’d be peachy all over again. Though I guess he still can, and if not, I’ll have to find a way to kill the new head demon in charge. But why count my chickens before they hatch?”
“I think you’re using that phrase wrong, my love.”
“Whatever.” I force a smile. “You know what I mean, and more importantly, I just want to lie down and not think of anything of a good six hours.”
“Then let’s go to bed.”
My head bobs up and down. “Okay.” Forcing a smile, I start for the front stairs, heading toward the master bedroom out of habit. “I left my bag in the car.”
“I’ll get it,” Lucas tell me and speeds out the front door. A blast of cold air hits me, and I shiver, pulling my arms around myself. Lucas comes back only a few seconds later, carrying my bag. I yawn once more and start up the stairs. Lucas picks me up and speeds me up the rest of the way, going into the room across from the master suite, where we’ve spent a lot of time together—naked, that is.
He stops right before he gets in the room, letting out an exasperated sigh.
“What?” I ask and then look down and see the little gate in front of the door. “She took over another room for the guinea pigs?”
“This is getting ridiculous.”
“Oh, it’s harmless, and if you would have just let her get a puppy all those years ago, she might not have started this obsession. And even you have to admit they’re cute.”
“They’re not hideous, I’ll give you that.”
I laugh and shake my head, hooking my other arm around Lucas’s shoulder. We go down to the next room, which is piggy-free.
“We haven’t fucked in this house in a while,” Lucas muses, setting me on the bed. “Brings back memories of the first time I tasted you.”
I smile up at him, not having the heart to say I’m exhausted, stressed, and not really in the mood. Though I know it wouldn’t take him long to get me in the mood if I gave him the green light.
“I was nervous,” I tell him.
“I could tell.”
I reach behind me and unzip my dress. “I don’t know what scared me more, though, knowing you were going to drink my blood or thinking I wasn’t going to be good enough for you.”
“Why would you think that?” He sinks onto the bed and unbuttons his shirt.
“You’d been with so many people I felt practically like a virgin. Practically,” I stress. “Did I disappoint? You can be honest now. We’re married and I’m pregnant, so it’s not like I’ll leave if you offend me.”
“Not at all. I was impressed how well you kept up.”
“That’s a relief.” I finish undressing and go into the bathroom to take my makeup off and brush my teeth. “When will Eliza get back?” I ask when we get into bed.