You must go to him. It is written in the Book of Honorium, the one true book that shows the fates of all. You must give birth to his heir, conceived o... the night of the loss of your innocence." Nigel stepped closer, watching her eyes and the sword that she swung with such skill."I-I'm not pregnant," she stuttered, her hand going to her stomach. "I'd know if I were, and if I were, it would be Balor's, not your foul master's. He raped me in front of his men."Nigel pulled his sword, seeing the. ‘We had a great time together, but that’s not all.’ She walked over to Jason and wrapped herself around his arm. ‘We fell in love.’ Angela and Sherry yelled their enthusiasm and congratulations. Eric smiled and grabbed Jennifer around the waist and picked her up. ‘Oh, Jen, I’m happy for you!’ he said, kissing her. ‘I am so glad you found someone that loves you! You deserve it! You have been through so much these past couple months.’ He said this last with a touch of a sense of loss. He knew. “Casey, where are you?” A cab driver loudly honked his horn, causing him to cover his other ear with his palm. “Babe, I’m running a bit late—on my way, though. Is it okay if I meet you at the theater?” “But what about your clothes and…” “I’ve got a spare suit in my office. I’ve already showered here—one of the benefits of working for Zachary Zimmerman, I get my own bathroom.” “Okay, hun. I’ll bring your ticket with me and meet you at the Metropolitan. Don’t be late.” “I won’t!” he was. After he was done, he continued to hold her for several minutes, the two of them breathing heavily in unison.“Wow,” Nicolette finally said to break the silence.“Yeah,” Michael responded with a grin, and didn’t resist as Nicolette leaned forward to kiss him.“We have got to do that again,” she said, and there it was again - that slight hesitation before he nodded his agreement.Why? Nicolette asked herself as she got redressed. Was it her muscles? Her reputation? Was it something she’d done?Was.