Chapter 36 - Today Would Be a Great Day to Get Married (1/2)

Hero knew that the doctor and Luna weren't joking when they said Luna was with child. This was so unexpected that neither of them thought it would happen. Just from one passionate night, they were able to conceive a baby.

Luna's eyes were glossy as she tried to ignore him again but failed. With the baby on the way, would Hero change his mind or would he still plan on trapping her in a loveless marriage?

”Why bother marrying me? You really don't have to.” She broke the silence between them. Luckily, Little Amber fell asleep beside her for a quick nap.

”We must marry. You said it yourself. You are pregnant with my child. Another reason for me to marry you,” Hero replied without batting an eyelid. It was like he couldn't be bothered if she was pregnant or not as long as she would marry him as part of the deal.

”I don't understand …”

”You don't have to,” he said again, ”You're carrying my child. I'll allow no child of mine to be born out of wedlock.”

Luna tried to hide her flinch. She didn't want to think of her mother's disappointment. She tried not to believe that she slept with a stranger and got pregnant with his child.

What would Jasper think of this once he gets back? This wasn't her own fault anyway. Aiko tricked her that night so she ended up in Hero's bed instead.

”What about Amber and your family?” she murmured quietly.

”My family has no say in whom I'll get to marry. As for Amber,”—his gaze drifted to his sleeping child—”she was very dependent on you as you noticed. It wouldn't be too hard for her to adjust.”

She nodded but didn't say anything more. The fact that he was intent in marrying her startled her. Such a possessive man that he was. She'd never been in a relationship before except for Jasper so her knowledge about dating was also limited.

”If you say so,” she conceded, ”but please don't forget that it's the part of our deal. We also should set some rules if we're going to get married.”

She would never surrender herself to this man! He might be able to trap her and force her into marrying him, but he could never have her heart!