My Name is NOT Cupcake

I woke feeling rejuvenated and rested. Elias' arms were still wrapped tightly around my waist. I smiled lightly to myself as I relaxed further into the pillow. I felt bile build up as I rushed to the bathroom. I heaved as the acid emptied from my stomach. Just perfect...

Morning sickness.

I felt a hand on my back as I coughed as sat back on my heels. I was cradled into a chest and felt the familiar comfort and warmth spread through my body and a hand rubbed my back gently.

"Are you okay, Nova? Are you sick? What's wrong?" Elias asked quickly. I chuckled and shook my head as I stood and went to brush my teeth. I put toothpaste on my toothbrush as Elias stood behind me.

"It's just morning sickness, Eli. It's normally a package deal when a baby is involved," I said before I stuck the toothbrush in my mouth. Elias only wrapped his arms around me and rested his chin on the top of my head.

I looked at him confused as I turned to face him. His arms snaked behind my back again as he looked at me

get what?"

this baby. You love kids and taking care of people and children," he said.

the timing and... you. I'm not ready for a baby... I'm don't feel solid enough with you to take on this responsibility. I love you, but I can't explain why. That doesn't mean that I trust you with something as big as

put a hand on his

here, to get to trust you. I want to. It's just going to be a process," I said, subconsciously rubbing

for giving me a chance to earn your trust," he said before he put his hand on my stomach as he looked at it. "That's our pup in there," he said lovingly. I rolled my eyes and