Damien’s voice is steady, reassuring. “You shouldn’t be. You’re kind and loving… and fierce. I think you’ll make a great mother.”
Something warm spreads through her chest at his words. She meets his gaze, sincerity shining in her eyes. “Thank you. I appreciate that more than you know.”
She pauses for a moment before asking, “Have you ever thought about taking guardianship of Jasper?”
Damien lets out a long sigh, rubbing a hand behind his neck. “Yeah, actually. But I never thought I was father material.” He exhales, his expression conflicted. “I’m a fighter, Raven. I know nothing about children.”
For just a moment, she sees something rare. A crack of vulnerability in him. His gaze flickers down to her stomach, uncertainty creeping into his usually confident demeanor.
She studies him fo
