Page 47 of Dangerous Love

Doctor Rose nods. “We did a tox screen and there was a drug cocktailed used.”

My head hurts and I try to understand what she is saying.

“A what?”

Enzo rubs his thumb across the back of my hand.

“A drug cocktail can be a mix of many kinds. Some are more for the feeling of like you’re floating in the sky. Where others are to be used to have people not be in control of their bodies.” She pauses and her voice softens. “We call those the date rape drug.”

I look to Enzo with panic and my eyes being to fill with tears.

“Mrs. Ricci, I can assure you nothing to what you are thinking happened. We did an exam with your husband consent.”

“Baby, it’s okay.” His gruff voice washes over me.

I turn to look at Doctor Rose still trying to process what she has said. I know Ian did not have sex with me. It never got to that, but it would have if Enzo, Angelo and my brother did not show up.

“Despite everything you went through, Mrs. Ricci. Your husband got you to the hospital in time to surgically remove the bullet. You are very lucky that it did not hit your spinal cord, a vital artery or even the baby.” She smiles. “A very healthy baby to be exact.”

My eyes widen at her words. A baby? I’m pregnant? There is no way that’s possible because my doctor told me that it would be very hard for me to conceive a baby naturally due to my PCOS. This does not make any sense to me. Yes, Enzo and I never used any protection, but I thought it would never happen and I would have to tell him not to expect any children with being married to me.

“How?” is the only word that I can form.

Doctor Rose goes on to say, “I understand you might be a little confused. I did see the notes from your other doctor regarding your PCOS. He’s right, it would be difficult. But it can happennaturally.” I look at Enzo. His face softens and there is a small smile on his face.

I look down at my stomach, covered by the blankets, and my other hand instantly goes to rub it. The tears start to form behind my eyes, and they fall. I don’t try to even stop them. I feel whole. I feel loved. I feel complete.

Enzo leans down and kisses the top of my head.

“I’ll leave you both to enjoy this moment together and I will be by later to check on you.” Doctor Rose says before she exits the room.

I peer up to look at my husband. The man who consumes every single fiber of myself. He has shown me what love looks and feels like. He has showered me with it unconditionally, even when I could not stand him. He helped me see that I am powerful and need to voice my own self-worth. He has shown me time and time again about how beautiful and sexy my body is. He has never stopped making me feel seen, safe, or accepted.

“Enzo, I’m…we’re pregnant.” I mutter through the tears.

“Amuri mui”His thumbs whip the wetness from my face. “This baby is going to be so loved and will be so protected. I promise you, the love of my life that I will do anything and everything in my power to protect you and our baby.”

I lean into his touch. I bring my hand that is interlaced with his to my lips. I kiss the back of his hand. “I love you, Enzo.”

He leans down, his forehead touching mine, and says, “I love you, baby. My love. For now. For always. Forever. Dangerous love is what we have.”