Last fall she was kidnapped by Lucca and held as a hostage. His successful attempt to get Beauty back. He did, for a long time.

How my woman escaped him still lay as a mystery. One of many where my woman is concerned.

A sudden thought plugs itself in my head as I lift the one side of the sofa as Jade gets the other. I am going to be a father.

I subconsciously wanted a kid after I claimed myself a woman. A few months ago, finding out I was going to be a father would have ...