Those words were spat out with such conviction, as if he had noticed it for a long time and had been waiting for the right moment to ask.

Could it be that he knew? Even before our intimacy?

“Speak!” He growled.

Instinctively I stepped back, but he grabbed my arm violently, dragging me to my feet. "Explain yourself, now."

Panic filled me. I couldn't let him know I was pregnant; at least, not yet. I tried to steady my voice, but it came out stuttering. "I... I just felt a little off. It's nothing