Everleigh
Aleks seemed oddly composed about the news. I didn't expect that.
"I need to let Isaac know," I said, my voice thick with emotion as I struggled to keep back tears.
"Not yet," Aleks said gravely.
"What do you mean? This baby is his, there's no doubt about it."
"I suggest you wait a little while before you tell him. He's away on business at the moment, and I don't want him finding out over the phone," Aleks said flatly.
"And why not?" I asked, feeling a wave of panic wash over me. "Why can't I just tell him now?"
"Because I said so, Red," Aleks said curtly.
I didn't understand. Maybe Aleks wanted to pretend like the baby was his? But that wouldn't make much sense.
"Maybe I should terminate the pregnancy," I suggested.
Aleks grabbed my shoulders, and his demeanor suddenly
