Marlie’s POV “Let’s adopt Abbie.” The words echoed through my mind as I stared at Damian in shock. I couldn’t believe what he was suggesting. It seemed as though this just came out of the blue and I didn’t expect it at all. “Are you sure?” I asked him, my voice barely making any sound at all. “It might sound crazy and really sudden, but I have thought it through and have been wanting to ask you this for a while.” Damian leaned closer to me, resting his forehead against mine. “I’m positive. I want to have children with you, whether you give birth to them yourself or not.” He added, and I felt my heart skip a beat at his words. I couldn’t help the squeal that slipped out of my mouth as I fully realized what my mate was saying to me. I was beyond excited and so happy. Damian looked at me