She swallows nervously, but doesn’t deny it or look away. “And you’re not sure if you want to have a child with a man like me.” “I’m not even done with school yet, and you’ve been injured-” “But you’re not ready,” I interrupt, the tightness in my chest intensifying. I can see the determination on her face as she says, “Julian, I know we never talked about this, but-” Nora lifts her chin, meeting my gaze head on. “I’ll be right outside,” Goldberg says, apparently sensing the rising tension in the room, and before I can say a word, he slips out the door, leaving us alone. She’s worried about my reaction to this, afraid I’ll prevent her from taking this pill.Īfraid I’ll force an unwanted child on her. My chest feels oddly tight as I look at her, seeing the fear she’s trying so hard to conceal. She doesn’t want to risk being pregnant with my child. “It’s unlikely from just one time, of course, but I don’t want to risk it.” “Yes.” Her dark eyes are huge in her face as she stares up at me. “You want the morning-after pill?” I repeat slowly, still trying to process the idea that Nora-my Nora-could be pregnant. I’m so used to that, it hadn’t even occurred to me that we need to take precautions now. I’ve had her in my bed for almost two years, and during that entire time, she’s been protected by the implant. Somehow I hadn’t thought about the fact that with her implant gone, Nora can get pregnant. “I need the morning-after pill, okay? I want to make sure I get it before we leave.” Her cheeks are tinged with color, and there is a defiant set to her jaw.

My grip on her arm tightens as I pull her closer. “What is it, Nora?” I demand, my curiosity piqued. She looks uncomfortable, her gaze shifting to the side. Goldberg politely averts his eyes as I catch Nora’s arm, preventing her from walking out.

“What is it, my pet?” I stand up, ignoring my nakedness.

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