Is this destiny?

Aiden took a dessert spoon and considered from which side to start eating the cake.

Since Sarah didn't respond to his question about the vacation where it will be just the two of them, he lifted his gaze and observed the change in her mood. Aiden understood Sarah's hesitation as her disapproval. "You are not willing? Do you want to bring the kids as well?"

'Here goes…', Sarah took in a deep breath. "It's not that… but I think that we should go to some other place first."

"Where do you want us to go?"

"To a hospital."

Aiden paused. Why would they go to a hospital? It took him a few seconds to understand her intention. "Don't worry about me. My headaches are manageable, and they are becoming less frequent. I have no memory loss and there is no need for me to go to the hospital to get checked."

"Uhm… this checkup would be for me."

Aiden looked at Sarah seriously and then his eyes flashed in panic. "Are you hurt? Why didn't you tell me? Did it happen while you challenged those old geezers in your family? Where is your injury? Or are you sick?"

Sarah smiled. "For someone who claims not to have a memory loss, you forgot."

"What did I forget?"

Sarah licked her lips nervously. "Before this kidnapping mess… you asked me to go to a hospital and I said that I won't go before I do the test…"

'CLINK!'

The sound of Aiden's spoon hitting the plate as he dropped it, was unusually loud.

Sarah's smile widened. His expression told her that he remembered, but he is processing it.

Aiden was not breathing. He forgot that her period was late and that he urged her to get tested. With all this mess of attacks and kidnapping and her losing weight and not sleeping and them missing on a vacation-celebration he planned originally… he forgot.

Aiden wondered if he got the clues right or if his desire for Sarah to be pregnant is making him imagine things. He had to confirm.

"What are you saying?"

"I did the test, and it was positive. I am saying that I'm… pregnant."

Aiden's eyes widened in slow motion and to him, it seemed that the world stopped. Or maybe that was his mind.

Sarah enjoyed Aiden's non-responsiveness as the information sank in. But that was not the only thing that sank, because Aiden slid from his chair on the floor and under the table.

"Aiden?", Sarah called anxiously. Did he have a stroke or something? And where did he go?

Sarah was startled when the tablecloth moved, and his head appeared right between her legs.

"Are you saying… there is a little us in there?", Aiden asked under his breath while staring at her stomach.

Sarah thought that he is silly. Handsome, adorable, and silly. "Yes. There is a little you sprouting inside me."

"Is everything OK?", the waiter asked in an urgent half-whisper.

Aiden looked up at the man and grinned. "I'm going to be a father."

The waiter cleared his throat. "Congratulations." He wondered, how much did Aiden drink? Is there a need to go under the table? It looked like something was wrong with the food. "Can you get up, please? Other patrons are getting alarmed."

Sarah glanced around and scooted her chair backward, to give space for Aiden to stand up. "He is right. Let's not make a scene."

Aiden stood up, scooped Sarah in his arms, sat on the chair, and placed her on his lap.

Sarah stifled a laugh. How can her sitting on his lap be OK in this high-end restaurant? But Aiden got up from the floor, how the waiter asked.

"I don't think this is fine either. Let's got to our room…", Sarah suggested.

"Finish your dessert first.", Aiden said firmly while getting her spoon. "You need calories."

He glanced at the waiter. "Prepare the check for us."

Sarah opened her mouth and allowed Aiden to feed her.

"Shouldn't you feed me fruits and vegetables?", Sarah asked with a smile before she allowed another piece of chocolate cake to enter her mouth.

Aiden smiled and continued feeding her.

Aiden didn't say much, but his hold on her was firm and gentle, and the way he looked at Sarah told her that he is overjoyed.

…

In the hotel room…

Aiden helped Sarah undress, they showered and got in the bed.

Aiden cradled Sarah in his arms and caressed her flat belly.

"When did you find out?"

Sarah understood that he is asking her about the pregnancy. "A few days ago. After we confirmed your location in Natalia's base, while waiting for the nightfall, Anna did an exam and said that everything looks fine, but she is not an expert, and we should go to the hospital."

Aiden was concerned. Sarah should be eating well and resting because her body is creating another life, but due to the mess he created, she barely ate or slept. He thought that only when he gets a confirmation that Sarah and the baby are fine, he can be at peace.

"Let's go tomorrow."

Sarah shook her head, rejecting the idea. "In the morning, we will return to the base of the Lebedev family. Today, my mom helped Michael and Oni to complete the interrogation of the prisoners, and Elanor worked with Sophia, Zack, and Anna to come up with some options on how to tackle the Voronin family. When we reach there, we can see the results of their work. After we decide on a plan, we will return to Los Angeles. I want to get an exam at the LA Medical Center."

Aiden frowned. He is not sure how much his parents should be involved. The information that they exposed Aiden to the Voronin family on purpose, doesn't sit well with him. But he believes that Sarah knows what she is doing. After all, she would never put any of them in danger. His focus was on the important part: making sure that Sarah and the baby are fine.

"How long until we can go home?", Aiden asked.

"A day or two, not more. I know that you want me to get checked as soon as possible, and I want that as well, but we can't ignore the Voronins. Now is the right time to tackle that problem. Considering the events from the last ten days, they will become aware of our identities soon, and we should take advantage of our current position and the upcoming tournament."

"I will not allow you to fight.", Aiden said sternly.

"I understand."

Aiden didn't believe her. Sarah agreed to stay out of fighting? Sarah is not a girl who will sit on the side and watch. "Do you?"

Sarah nodded earnestly. "I will carry our child, and you will fight for all three of us. OK?"

Sarah's words made him melt from the inside. Their child…

"OK."

Sarah cupped Aiden's cheeks and looked into his eyes seriously. "But no matter what the plan is, I don't want us to be separated. Can we agree on that?"

"OK."

Sarah observed Aiden's expression and her goofy smile matched his.

"I love you…", Sarah whispered into his lips.

"I love you more…"

They kissed and within seconds a fire consumed them both.

Sarah felt his palm moving from her belly to her waist and his grip tightened.

He broke the kiss. "Can I?"

Sarah was surprised that he asked her if they can make love. They did it so many times since they reunited, he should know that it's safe. She was touched by how considerate he is. He always puts her first. "Yes, please."

"Are you sure it will not hurt you or the baby?"

"Our baby is about the size of sweet pea and at most you will rock her to sleep. And it will help me sleep better as well."

"Sweet pea…", Aiden murmured. "I like it. And I love momma sweet pea."

Sarah giggled at her new nickname. "You will be daddy sweet pea."

"I love you, Sarah. I really do. I never imagined that I can be this happy."

Sarah looked into his eyes full of love and lust and she swallowed hard. "Show me."

"As you wish…", Aiden whispered and claimed her lips with his.

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