The word “try” cut into me like a blade.

“I don’t want to,” I said firmly, pulling away from him.

His eyes hardened for barely a second before the soft mask slid back into place.

“Shelby, don’t be stubborn,” Jared said, his voice tightening.

“You wanted to give me a child more than anything in the world.”

I snatched the glass from his hand and hurled it against the wall.