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'POSITIVE'

Rome couldn't tell when his hand started to tremble. All he knew was that he was struggling to keep hold of the tiny plastic tab in his hand. His amber eyes were dark as they stared at the two red lines screaming from it. 'Margaux...N-no... We. We are positive.'

He closed his eyes and rested his head against the couch's backrest. He was suddenly oblivious to the cold wind hitting his face through the open window. Nothing felt real to him at that time—just the tab inside his hand, the sound of Margaux's breathing as she slept soundly on her bed.

'How can I protect you, Cara?" Slowly, he opened his eyes, laying his soft glare on the only woman he ever loved. Then, dragging a deep breath between his teeth, he tried to silence the lone thought that had been keeping him from running next to her and kissing her parted lips. 'What should I give to keep you and our child? Tell me. I'll give it to you. Without any questions or doubt.'

His fingers gripped the test kit as his amber be