"Five children? You want five children?" My voice was a little too high when I realised what he had said. To my surprise, I saw Joshua's cheeks turn slightly pink.
"With me?" The question burst out of me before I could stop it.
Joshua moved his chair closer to mine and took my hands in his. He looked at me honestly and sincerely with his big blue eyes.
"Of course with you. You are my mate and there is no other for me. I was born for you, to love you and make you happy. I have always wanted a big family. But if you want fewer children, that doesn't bother me. It's your decision. And we don't have to talk about it now, we can wait until you're ready."
He gently placed a hand on my cheek and kissed me. As always when he touched me, I felt the tension between us. His words and his touch t
