+25 BON


    Halsey winced in pain, her brows furrowing.


    Shaun hovered over her, his lips brushing against her earlobe as he murmured, “This is


    your punishment.”


    In response, she sank her teeth into his shoulder.


    A dangerous glint flickered in Shaun’s eyes as he pinned her wrists down, ignoring her


    resistance.


    Halsey didn’t understand how they had ended up like this again-two people who were


    supposed to be over, tangled together as if nothing had changed.


    And he had juste back from a date with Geneva.


    Her body ached, a dull throb reminding her of the fragile life inside her. The first trimester was too risky for this. “Slow down-you’re hurting me!”


    Shaun wasn’t in the mood to be gentle. Not after the games she had yed with him. The entire ride home, he had been nning this retribution.


    “Then endure it,” he growled, his voice rough.


    Halsey’s delicate features twisted in difort. “Please-I’m serious. Stop.”


    He ignored her at first, but the growing pallor of her face gave him pause. Gripping her chin, he studied her. “Where does it hurt?”


    “My stomach,” she admitted.


    Shaun’s gaze dropped to her t abdomen. “Liar. Why would your stomach hurt?”


    “I’m telling the truth. I—”


    She wanted to tell him she was pregnant, but she bit back the words. It wasn’t time yet.


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    Shaun’s fingers traced her waistline. “What’s wrong with your stomach?”


    Then it hit him.


    A flicker of realization crossed his face. “Your stomach…”


    Did he know?


    Panicked, Halsey covered herself. “It’s nothing!”


    Shaun frowned. “Have you gained weight?”


    She nearly choked. Seriously? Was that his conclusion?


    熱


    “You’ve gained weight!” she snapped. “I’m the same as always!”


    The indignation in her voice made him smirk. So much for not going easy on her—he


    couldn’t help but soften.


    “Fine,” he relented, loosening his grip. “I’ll be gentler.”


    “No, let me go!”


    “Halsey,” he warned, “I’m alreadypromising. If you’d rather I not hold back—”


    “Okay, okay!” she yelped. “Just…don’t hurt me.”


    Shaun’s smirk deepened. “That’s what I thought.”


    As his lips imed hers, Halsey knew there was no escaping tonight. Worse, her traitorous body responded to him like it always had. She still wanted him, both her heart and body.


    But the baby…


    With a sudden burst of strength, she shoved him onto his back and straddled him.


    Shaun gripped her hips, his eyes dark with amusement. “What’s this?”


    “I prefer being in control,” she said.


    +25 BONU


    The memory hit him like a lightning strike-their first time, in that cramped little room, her boldness guiding them both through inexperience until they climaxed together.


    Maybe that was why he could never let her go. Halsey wasn’t just a woman to him. She was the best part of his life.


    With a low chuckle, he pulled her down. “Have it your way.”