BLAIR POV
"I'm fine," I managed to say, my voice wobbly.
"You're not—" His gaze snapped to my stomach, catching the violent movement beneath the thin fabric of my dress. His eyes widened in surprise, and dawning realization.
"I don't know why the baby kicks every now and then," I stammered, trying to cover my sudden unease. The movement felt different this time, sharper, almost urgent.
“I think that's normal, right?” Ronnell stared at my belly being prodded from inside.
“I think it's normal for the baby anyway.” As if its own will, his hand slowly touched the middle of my stomach. I held my breath, watching him move in slow motion. At the last second, his eyes flickered to mine, asking permission.
For reasons I couldn't explain, I gave it to him with a nod of my head.
His palm str
