Chapter 115

Ariella couldn't deny what just happened. It was right in front of her-it's not like she could ignore it anymore. Yeah, she felt it too... but that didn't mean she wanted Lucian to know how special it actually was. "Alright, calm down," she said, trying to sound casual. "The baby kicks like that every day. Anyone talks to him or touches my belly, he reacts just as strong." "Seriously?" Lucian glanced up at her, a little doubtful, and honestly, kinda bummed. Her heart twinged a little. She knew she was kind of raining on his joy. But if she didn't play it down, and he realized the baby was reacting to him specifically... he'd just double down on wanting the kid. "It's true. Now get up, you've had your turn, haven't you?" "Hold on. I wanna hear again," he said as he leaned back down, pressing his ear gently against her belly through the sweater. "Hey buddy, let's play a quick game, yeah? See if you can find Daddy's hand-let's test those little ears of yours." His voice softened into this