It was, I think, the first time in six years I had done something that was entirely, unambiguously mine — not for a husband, not for a marriage, not to earn anyone’s love.

Just because it was true, and it was wrong, and I was the one who could prove it.

Chapter 14 — Two Heartbeats

Six months after the night Cassian laid my records on the table, Cormac held my hand while Dr.

Cabot turned the ultrasound screen toward us, and the room filled with the sound of two heartbeats.

Twins.