Chapter 23

Katara stood at the window of the luxurious penthouse, staring out at the glittering city below. She took a deep breath, steeling herself for the conversation she knew was coming. Sean, her billionaire lover and employer, was due to arrive any minute, and she knew he wasn't going to be happy.

Just as she thought, Sean strode into the room a few moments later, his handsome face etched with anger. "What the hell is going on, Katie?" he demanded, his voice low and dangerous.

Katara turned to face him, her heart racing. "What do you mean?"

"You know damn well what I mean," Sean growled. "You're pregnant."

Katara's eyes widened in shock. She had known that this was a possibility, of course, but she hadn't expected it to happen so soon. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. "Yes," she said softly. "I am."

Sean's expression softened slightly, but only slightly. "How could you do this to me, Katie?" he asked. "You knew how important it was for me to keep our relationship strictly pr