Ari's words were really the first time that Zel thought of Mr. Darrow coming back - while the thought was a relief, she also knew it might bring more trouble. She had faith that he would not tell anyone, but - well, she'd lost her virtue to him. She really rather liked him. Even if she wasn't pregnant, there were still problems to be had. What if he came back all famous and fashionable and no longer wanted anything to do with an over-earnest girl with too many siblings and a lack of tact?
She sighed against Ari. That made relief blossom in her chest, although surely such methods were dangerous, and possibly - plausibly! - illegal. But she wouldn't have to have a baby. She wouldn't have to parent, or - hopefully! - tell their father, or deal with the shame and the fury. She would not have to have a wandpoint marriage.
"I love you," she said quietly.
She sighed against Ari. That made relief blossom in her chest, although surely such methods were dangerous, and possibly - plausibly! - illegal. But she wouldn't have to have a baby. She wouldn't have to parent, or - hopefully! - tell their father, or deal with the shame and the fury. She would not have to have a wandpoint marriage.
"I love you," she said quietly.
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AMAZING set by MJ