Paradise Lost

Romulus had been with her for a long time now, he knew her better than anyone, and there was no hiding anything from him. Even if she desperately wanted to. Part of her was denying reality. She was very ill, and it wasn’t only her life that was on the line. She didn’t want to admit that her weak body couldn’t do what she was asking of it. Really though, she was prepared to give up her life for the little babies growing in her womb. If she could just make it to term they’d be alright after that. Roman would make sure. Those thoughts were the ones suppressed as she ignored the truth.

She could ignore it when she was looking at Roman, having him by her side meant that she could do anything. Lil knew they would have these babies, she could see it in Roman’s eyes as he rested his head on the edge of the bed to watch her. She was nearly finished with breakfast when he asked after the precious cargo. "I can really feel them move now,” She said with a smile, not giving up hope that their dream was coming true.

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