Chapter 248

NATALIE’S POV That night, back in our room, it was just the two of us again. The excitement still buzzed between us, but so did something deeper, something softer. I lay in bed. I used my fingers to trace circles over my stomach. Liam leaned against the headboard, watching me with that look in his eyes—the one that made me feel like I was the only thing in his universe. “What are you thinking about?” he asked. I smiled. “I’m wondering if they’ll look like you or me. Or both.” He chuckled, tugging me closer until my head rested on his chest. “They’ll look like us. But hopefully they inherit your stubbornness. Otherwise, we’ll have two little troublemakers on our hands.” I laughed softly, pinching his side. “You’re the troublemaker, Liam.” He kissed the top of my head. “Maybe. But you love me anyway.” I tilted my head up to meet his gaze. My heart swelled with so much love I thought it might burst. “I do. More than I ever thought possible.” His lips found mine, and soon teasing gave way