Chapter 22: His Conditions
Chapter 22
"I’ll do it," Aaron said, his voice full of conviction as his hand caressed Katherine’s back softly, hoping to reassure her that he was here for her.
Katherine, in his embrace, still holding on to the front of his shirt, abruptly blinked dumbfounded at him, her eyes widened. "What?"
Aaron pulled her gently up, making sure she was well balanced as he smiled softly, his long lashes fanning his face. "I’ll help. I’ll donate my blood," he explained, and Katherine nodded slowly like she was still processing his words.
He will help!
"But," he added, "on two conditions."
And Katherine’s breath caught in her throat. Of course, there had to be conditions—if he was not Aaron Knight? Her lashes trembled as she nodded slightly, bracing herself for what he would ask. "Name them," she muttered dejectedly. She was relieved earlier when he said he’d do it, then the conditions came in.
"One," Aaron said, raising his index finger, "the twins need to know I’m their father. No more lies. No more hiding. They deserve to know the truth," he stated.
Katherine nodded slowly in understanding. Aaron’s first condition wasn’t bad—it actually made sense. The kids needed to know, especially with them already asking her about their father just some days ago. She gripped her shirt tighter. "Okay," she commented, her heart thudding, waiting for the second condition.