Page 33 of Conquered

“I know I should have told you earlier because you work for me. If I suddenly closed shop back then, I realize now you would be affected too. Don’t worry. You’re safe now. Everything’s fine. Your job is safe with me.”

“I’ve got something in the oven,” Miranda announced abruptly and left her.

Noelle was surprised at Miranda’s reaction. It made her even guiltier about not telling Miranda everything right from the start. Miranda’s job meant the world to her and she realized that now.

She took another mouthful of lasagna and closed her eyes, savoring the delicious concoction. Her appetite seemed to have increased tremendously. She attributed it to stress. The campaign period would be in a month. She already dreaded being away from Hunter during the campaigning period.

Two hours passed and she felt pangs of hunger once again. She just ate all of Miranda's lasagna. She had no right to be this ravenous. Her tummy felt strange, like she had acid reflux which made her think she needed food.

The feeling was a familiar one. It happened years back when she was pregnant with Nikko. The constant craving for food was excessive.Shit.The memory stopped her in her tracks. She couldn’t be. Could she? The last time she and Hunter had sex was back in Paris.

Noelle felt chills run up and down her body. It certainly wasn't a good time and they had never talked about having a baby.