"You should have told me that you were pregnant," he finally spoke after what felt like an eternity.

I nodded, my eyes shifting to the ground.

"I know. I-"

"It was stupid and dangerous for you to continue working knowing about your pregnancy. If I had known, I would have pulled you from that post," he said, shaking his head. "Did you know that you were pregnant when you were caught up in that explosion?"

I knew he already knew the answer, so lying would be pointless and possibly dangerous.

"Yes," I whispered, tears filling my eyes before I could stop them.

These stupid hormones were out of control.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

question made me look up at him; there was a hint of hurt and vulnerability behind his tone that made

I admitted. "I just got here, and I didn't want to disappoint anyone. I had something to prove.... I thought

processed my words; he leaned back in his

have put you on maternity leave until you were capable of resuming your duties. You have been here for a short while, but you are an exceptional addition to the force. You've proved yourself early on, and you're making

I was going to tell you... But I was scared. I

He asked. "After my meeting... would you

say yes, but as I thought about the answer, it didn't feel right on my tongue.

sighed and ran his fingers through his

taking my silence as an answer. I've gotten your medical reports from Dr. Jasper. You're about 2 months

lie to him anymore. I was

He asked, suddenly.

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