Chapter 45
CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE
MASSIO
When I slip into Thea’s room, I’m surprised to find her staring down at the gold dress laid out on her bed. Her hair is in long blonde curls trailing down her back.
If I didn’t know her body so extensively, I would question if it was her at all.
Her ass cheeks hang out of a G-string, and though my blood boils at the sight, I can see through my crimson wave of fury. Hell, I see beyond my feelings and push them aside with ease to comfort my girl.
She didn’t do this. Any of it.
Her mother did. She’s breaking her down, controlling and destroying her character bit by bit to make her a mini-Veronica.
I step up behind her, wrap my arm around her waist, and pull her back against my chest. Then the tension eases from me as she relaxes against my touch.
“My mother knows,” she whispers on a quiet sob. I grit my teeth, my grip on her tightening. “She doesn’t know we’re married, though.” My shoulders ease with her words.
“Does she know you’re pregnant?” I ask, and she spins to face me.
Tear tracks streak her face, and her mouth drops open. “How?”
“You taste different, Little Brat. Your tits are tender, and you want Daddy to suckle on them for longer. We’ve been fucking unprotected; it was going to happen.
” I place my hand on her stomach and remove the test from my pants pocket.
Now more than ever, I need her to take this test. “Come on, Little Brat. Let’s see if you have our baby growing in here.
” I caress her stomach and slowly work my way up to her throat, then hold her still while my thumb strokes over her jaw.
“I’m going to rip those panties off and throw them in the trash.
You’re going to be yourself, Little Brat.
You’re a strong, beautiful, independent young woman who knows what she wants.
You’re going to follow your heart, and I’m going to support you in everything that you do. ”
Her breath hitches, and she sways beneath my touch; tears pool in her eyes.
“I love you. And it’s okay to love yourself. Now it’s time for the world to see the beautiful, confident Thea as I see.”
Hope glimmers in her eyes, and a slow smile breaks out across her pretty face. My heart swells knowing I put it there.
“Just with clothes on.” I lift an eyebrow, and she giggles, then places her hand in mine, and I lead her toward the bed.