I woke up with Daniel's firm body pressed against my back, and his hand resting gently on my stomach.
He was awake - I knew that because his thumb was stroking my skin gently.
He moved up a little closer behind me and nuzzled against my neck.
"She's getting big."
I blushed, relieved that he couldn't see my face.
"I bet you're regretting sticking around now…"
"Never," he whispered close to my ear, and his warm breath made me shudder. "I didn't think I'd get to experience anything like this, Marlene. The fact I get to see this…" he brushed me with his thumb again without moving his hand from where he was gently cupping my rounded stomach, "... it's a miracle to my eyes."
"It doesn't feel like a miracle. It feels like…"
He kissed my neck to distract me.
"... It feels like my l
