“I’m pregnant,” she said.
Her expression showed doubt over his reaction, but also hope.
He smiled, pulled her close, three heartbeats sharing that intimate space.
He remembered his superior’s words: “These are dangerous radicals. Maintain your cover at all costs.”
He understood then that he would never know his child.
Bill lives in Aberdeen, Scotland. See more of his work at northeastnotesblog.wordpress.com
Sad. Words well chosen.
Thank you Christine.
A micro story in itself, but one which could be used as a platform for something much longer.
Well done Bill. (I love your part of the World!)
Thanks David.