Joseph’s POV
“I think I might be pregnant…”
Those words invaded my head for what felt like an eternity. I stared at her as her watery gaze peeked up at me through her long lashes and I could see how terrified she was. I was completely frozen, and I didn’t know what to say in return.
Neither of us really spoke about kids before and I wasn’t even sure if it was something Tessa truly wanted. I always wanted to be a dad though; but would Tessa want to be a mom to a potential vampire child?
I would be lying if I said the thought didn’t scare the living shit out of me. I didn’t mean to react poorly to Tessa’s announcement, but I was terrified of this outcome. I was terrified of what this meant for us and our future.
I followed Tessa up the stairs and into our bedroom; it was the longest walk of my life. I couldn’t bring myself to go into the bathroom with her. How could I face her if she was upset about this? I should have worn condoms; I knew she was only the pill, but that wa