#Chapter 89 - Thoughts of Marriage

[James’ POV] James was on edge. He had been since Mia first walked out of the house to stay with Emily. But now...Now things have become progressively worse. At first, he couldn’t understand why. Mia was back at the house, she and the babies were safe, and all was meant to be well. But something was horribly bothering James. Something he just couldn’t put his finger on. He knew he needed to allow Mia her space and alone time because they were still trying to take things slow. James was afraid of pushing her too soon, but part of him couldn’t help it. He needed to keep her close. Seeing David hold that gun to her chest, ready and willing to pull that trigger, had struck a violent cord within him. Apart from mind-numbing fear, it brought on an awakening—a harsh realization. ‘I could have lost everything within seconds,’ he thought. ‘Whether she’s ready to acknowledge it or not, Mia is my other half. She’s my sole reason for functioning every day. Without her...My life wo