Bella:

"Ryder," I called out, walking to the bed and wrapping my arms around his neck.

He kissed my right arm, then pressed his face against my belly, wrapping his arms tightly around me.

"I'm sorry you had to find out this way," I said to him, and he pulled away, giving off a sigh.

"It's better I found out this way, because I cannot imagine looking at my mother as she told that story. Plus, it made me understand something." I caressed his head as he spoke. "I've been ...