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And that’s worth everything, right?

Sometimes love isn’t enough.

I’ve come to conclusion that maybe children aren’t in the cards for me. And I’m surprised with how I feel about it.

I’m okay with it.

I don’t love the idea but I never stopped to think about how raising a child would affect the lifestyle I lead. I love the club. It’s a big part of me. I don’t want to give that up.

So maybe…?

I smile to myself, pick up my wallet and head out the door.

***

Rawr Raaawr

“Damn baby, that’s an unpleasant noise. ”

I freeze.

My eyes widen as I turn slowly towards the door.

There stands a smiling Nik, dimple and all.

Ah, okay…

A little freaked out here. I thought we were over.

I don’t know what’s happening right now but he’s smiling. I swallow hard and shrug.

I explain quietly, “I keep forgetting about it. It just needs new batteries and someone to replace them. ”

He walks towards me and puts his hand on my hips. He lowers his face til his lips meet mine and says against them, “I’ll get my guy to fix it, baby. ”

My heart skips a beat.

I’m briefly stunned.

After a moment of allowing my brain to stutter I ask quietly, “Does this mean…?”

He pecks my lips lightly and answers, “Yeah, sweetheart. No kids. Okay with me. ”

By the beard of Zeus!

Relief courses through my veins and a familiar warmth spreads outwards from my belly.

I wrap my arms around his neck and hold him tight. I do this awful laugh cry and don’t even care how stupid I look.

I kiss his lips hard and say whisper, “Oh my god!” Cry-Laugh

“I thought I’d lost you. ” Kiss-Hiccough- Laugh

“Last night was the worst night ever. ” Sniffle-Kiss

“Are you sure?” Snort-Kiss.

He chuckles and lifts me up. I have no choice but to wrap my legs around his waist. He holds me with one forearm under my ass and the other across my back.