Chapter 87

I was still deep in thought when I was startled when Xander entered the room. I looked at his concerned face and couldn’t bear the thought that somebody else would give him the news of his life before me. I needed to do that on my own. He deserved that. Actually, Xander deserved a lot of things, but I could try to give him things that were under my control and he deserved to know that his mate was pregnant. "I'm pregnant," I blurted out with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. His expression brightened the moment I blurted out the news. His eyes widened in joy, and he pulled me into a tight embrace. "That's wonderful news, Gracie, I'm so happy. You make me the happiest man in this world. Oh, I have said that before, I should try something different this time. But maybe another time, because right now I am way too happy." I smiled and then, after a moment, my expression shifted to one of concern. "But, Xan, with everything going on, I'm not sure if now is a good time to be pregnant. Th