ONE HUNDRED AND TWO — A SLICE OF THE TRUTH

For a moment, no one spoke.

It seemed like the entire world stood still. Luke was pretty sure the only audible sound was that of his thumping heartbeat.

“What did you just say?” It was Nina who spoke first, her voice dripping with shock. “Did you just say you’re pregnant… with Luke’s child?”

Fiona smirked.

“I don’t have the strength to repeat myself unnecessarily but yes, that is exactly what I said. If you don’t believe me…”

Before she could end her sentence, Luke hovered over her in one stride and wrapped his fingers around her jaw… tight. His eyes were two glittering pools of rage. He was literally shaking with anger.

“I don’t know what the fuck you think you’re doing or what you hope to gain by doing this, but if you do not withdraw that statement right this instant…”

Fiona’s eyes clouded with discomfort at Luke’s harsh grip but she still managed to say;

“I’m not lying and neither will I withdraw my statement. I’m pregnant, Luke. And the child is yours.”

Luke stepped back, afraid