“How do we find out for sure?” He was tense. He kept curling and uncurling his fists. His hair was a mess from grabbing and tugging on it.

At least he was dressed, Sky had tossed him a pair of Lake’s pants soon after they arrived at her door. It was for her benefit. Candy couldn’t help but to feel weird with her mate naked in a room with another woman.

“Um… there should be a heartbeat. If the baby is big enough to kick, it should have a steady heartbeat.”

Torrent sucked in a breath. “Why didn’t I think of that?”

“Do you think so?” Candy asked.

Torrent smiled. He nodded. “Yeah. Sky is right. When I’m in that area my mind is on other things.” He bobbed his eyebrows. “I could have easily missed an extra beat here or there. Especially since my tongue…”

“Okay,” Candy blurted. “Can you check? Please? I really need to know.”

She didn’t feel so sure all of a sudden. Maybe it was because she wanted it so badly. She hadn’t realized it before but she wanted a baby. She really wanted a little one. Torrent was ready. More than ready. It was only when she didn’t ovulate that she realized…

Torrent gripped the back of her neck. He looked deeply into her eyes and gave her sweet smile. “I would love for you to be pregnant…” He was breathing deeply. He closed his eyes for a second and then kissed her. It was quick and deep. He broke the kiss. “But…”

Why did there always have to be a but?

“If you aren’t pregnant, please don’t be upset. We’ll rectify the situation as a matter of urgency. You’ll be fine, we’ll be fine. Fuck.” He put his brow to hers. “I’m saying all the wrong things.”

“No, you’re not.” She said as he moved back.

“I love you.” He brushed his lips to hers before dropping to his knees.

She pulled her dress up again, bunching it just under her breasts.

Torrent put his head against her belly and closed his eyes. After what felt like an age, he pulled back. His face was a closed door. He looked tense. He looked... different.

He put his hand against her belly and smiled up at her. “My son.”

“Oh god,” she whispered. “Are you sure?”

Torrent was grinning from ear to ear. “I’m sure. You were right.”

Candy squealed as Torrent jumped up in a graceful move, wrapping her up in his arms. “You’re pregnant. We’re going to have a baby.”

She buried her head in his neck. A tear may or may not have fallen. She was just so happy. She was bursting with the emotion.

She looked up in time to see Sky slip away. The she-dragon had tears coursing down her cheeks. Flip!