Total pages in book: 189
Estimated words: 181808 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 909(@200wpm)___ 727(@250wpm)___ 606(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 181808 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 909(@200wpm)___ 727(@250wpm)___ 606(@300wpm)
“We’re good. Thanks again, Priss. I owe you a week vacation when I come back to work.”
“Going to hold you to that.” With a quick kiss on her cheek, her sister left them alone.
“When are you planning on going back to work?”
Moon’s neutral expression didn’t give any hint away of what he was thinking. They hadn’t talked about her going back to work once the baby was born.
“I haven’t taken on any new clients. I thought I would take six or seven weeks off.”
“Who’s going to be watching the baby?”
Larissa knew this part was going to be sticky, which was why she hadn’t brought it up before.
“Mom.”
His expression didn’t change, his focus still on Jace.
“She’ll go home the day after tomorrow and get everything packed up and begin the process of selling her house. When she comes back, she’ll move in with Priss and Lana. During the day, she can come over here to babysit while I work. She’ll be gone before you get off work unless a client goes into labor. You won’t have to see her often. What do you think?”
“Sounds like you have it all organized.”
“Only if it’s okay with you.” She searched Moon’s features but still had no idea what he was thinking.
“It’s a sensible solution I can go with.”
“Thank you.”
He finally raised his eyes. “You didn’t think I would agree?”
“I know you haven’t exactly been getting along with my mother.”
“She’s not my favorite person in the world, I admit. But the baby will be safe with her, and if she is as protective over Jace as she is over you, he will be in good hands.”
Relieved Moon was being so amiable, despite the bickering that had been going on between the two of them, his agreement took a huge weight off her chest.
“He’s asleep,” she murmured.
“Looks like you’re ready for a nap, too.”
“I am,” she admitted tiredly.
Moon got out of bed and took Jace, placing him in the bassinet Priss had placed next to the bed.
She was about to lie down when she saw Moon take something out of the nightstand.
“I have something I want to give you.”
Her heart lurched at seeing the small box he held out to her. Taking the distinctive Cartier box, she flipped the lid up. The sight of an exquisite pair of diamond earrings instead of the ring she thought he was gifting her with made her camouflage her disappointment.
“They’re beautiful, Moon. Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. Thank you for my son.”
“You’re welcome.”
“Get some rest. I’ll be in the living room.”
When Moon would have turned away from the bed, she grabbed him by the hand.
“Stay.”
He searched her eyes before nodding. “I could use a nap, too.”
She rolled over when Moon climbed back in bed, then laid her head on his chest. Listening to his steady heartbeat under her ear reassured he was there. But for how long?
Each night she had gone to sleep in his arms, she dreaded the new day ahead. Would it be the day he would decide he no longer wanted to be with her? She wanted to open up to him about her fear, but what if he didn’t give her the reassurance she needed?
Snuggling against him, she linked her fingers with his, then closed her eyes and felt herself doze off, only coming aware when she felt him withdraw his hands from hers. Pretending to still be asleep, she rolled over, giving Moon his space. The day was coming when he would leave; she could feel it in every bone of her body.
Partway lifting her lashes, she gazed down at the angelic baby lying just inches away. She only hoped when Moon did decide to leave, he didn’t take her whole world with him.
CHAPTER SIXTY-SIX
“How’s your first day back going?” Priss asked, waving her hand in front of her monitor.
Larissa made a face at her sister. She had been so intent on updating files that she hadn’t heard her sister enter her office.
“Good.”
“You don’t miss the baby too bad?”
“How?” She grinned. “Mom’s brought him by three times to be fed.”
“The benefit of working ten minutes from home.”
Perching herself on the side of her desk, Priss slanted her a curious glance. “I’ve missed having alone time with you so we can talk without anyone hearing.”
“Me, too,” she admitted. Between Mom or Moon being around, they hadn’t been able to share any confidence since Jace’s birth.
“How’s it going with Moon?”
Larissa bit her lip. How much did she want to confide in her sister? Priss always kept their chats private, but with Mom living in the same house, would she let something slip?
Priss must have read her hesitation.
“Come on; I won’t tell Mom or Lana.”
“It’s going well. He’s fantastic with Jace. I don’t have to ask him to help out. I think Jace prefers him to me unless he’s hungry.”
Priss stared at her doubtfully. “You’re exaggerating.”