Barely touching.
Like, I didn’t want to disturb it.
Ares crossed my mind instantly.
His world.
My past.
The timing.
The family drama.
I didn’t say anything else.
The appointment finished on a good note.
No extra questions.
No panic.
Just… information and prenatal pills.
I walked out the same way I came in.
Veil down.
Head clear.
But my thoughts?
Loud.
$$$$$
The ride home felt longer.
By the time I got back to the house, I felt… disconnected and tired.
Like I was moving, but not really inside my body.
I went straight to my room.
Laid down.
And let sleep take me.
I don’t know how long I was out, but when I woke up, the sun was setting.
“Wake up, ma belle.” I heard Ares’ voice.
Soft.
Close.
My eyes opened slowly.
He stood over me, already dressed, looking like he had somewhere to be but chose to get me first.
