(Author's POV)
"I'm three months pregnant."
"I'm aware." His voice dropped lower. "But the doctor's clearance won't last forever. And when it runs out-"
"Don't threaten me."
"I'm not threatening you." He tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, his thumb brushing her jaw. "I'm making you a promise."
Aurora's face went warm. She pulled her collar back up and stepped out of reach, putting the kitchen island between them.
"We're going to the island," she said. "With Gavin and Olivia. That's settled."
Phineas watched her retreat with something that looked almost like amusement. "Settled," he agreed.
He did not look remotely done with the conversation.
Gavin was walking out of his firm's parking garage when his phone buzzed.
He answered without looking at the screen.
"You know," Phine
