Oric went completely still.

Pregnant. How was that even possible?

They'd only slept together two or three times. And Evangeline had told him it was a safe window — that was the only reason he hadn't used protection. How could she have gotten pregnant?

He didn't love her. The decision came instantly. "Get rid of it. I'll give you five hundred thousand dollars."

Evangeline's eyes filled with tears, her whole face a portrait of reluctance. ...