Fifty Eight

VINCENT

When Rylee first told me that she was pregnant, I had felt more emotions than I'd felt within the past few years. I'd felt like I was dreaming. Unable to come to terms with my reality, I had stormed off. Several questions had filled my head.

Was I good enough to father a child?

Was I ready for one?

Was I ready to raise a family?

I had doubts and they were so many. I'd had a terrible childhood, I was worried that it would impact our child in some way. All I did was worry, not allowing myself to see the bigger and brighter picture.

Right when I was almost over my head with worry, Noah had approached me. He made me understand that I could do it. I was taking care of several werewolves. They had been my family right from the start. It was time I raised a new family.

Finding out that Rylee had suddenly passed out had scared me. Until I saw that she was safe and sound, I was worried that I might have hurt Rylee by my impassive reaction.

"Marry me," I said, determined to go for