"Master," she continued, and a trembling smile formed on her lips as her eyes grew slightly wet. "I'm pregnant… we're going to have a child."
Mark went completely still.
Still trying to absorb what he had just heard, the words left his mouth before he could stop them.
"But… how is that possible?"
And the moment he said it, he noticed Rose's expression shift slightly.
The smile she had a second ago faltered, and a spark of confusion, mixed with something like unease, crossed her eyes.
"Wh-what do you mean by that?" she asked, pulling back slightly, her voice full of concern. "I thought… I thought you were happy."
Mark realized immediately how his words had sounded.
"No, wait, it's not what you think," he said quickly, taking her hands before she could get the wrong idea. "I really am happy… and honestly, I think this is the best news anyone has ever given me."
And before she could question it again, Mark leaned in to kiss her softly.
