Chapter 71

71 We Found Something

Lucian

We made our way to the clinic quickly. I’d already told Austin to call ahead and have the doctor clear her schedule-Mara

came first today.

I’d promised her we’d look into contraceptives. It wasn’t my ideal outcome-I wanted children with her. But I wanted it on

her terms. I’d wait. No pressure, no guilt. QJust love and respect, however long it took.

When we arrived, the nurse ushered us straight into the doctor’s office. Dr. Raina-a sharp-looking woman in her late