Page 17 of Worthy: Cassius and Faith

CHAPTER TEN

official

Faith

Yes, I will marry you. I’d said the words, but it seemed like a dream.

“That’s wonderful, Faith.” Cassius kissed my hand. “I’m so glad.”

“Me too.” But my smile was forced. The reality of my situation still hadn’t set in yet; none of this felt quite real.

“I’d like to ask that we move quickly,” Cassius said. “Would you be willing to sign a prenuptial agreement? I’ll need to let my team know as soon as possible.”

“O-Of course.” He was a billionaire. Of course, there would be a prenup. Still, the speed at which he mentioned it gave me whiplash.

“Because you’re pregnant, the sooner we make this official, the better,” he continued. “The Blackwood estate is held in a complicated trust. It’ll take some time for our legal team to make the necessary arrangements for my heir.”

I nodded, completely overwhelmed. Not only was I pregnant, but I was getting married. Soon. And there would be an heir. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine having a conversation like this one.

“I can organize a ceremony in a few days. Are you agreeable to that?” Cassius asked.

Again, I nodded. But I felt dizzy—this was all happening so fast.

“Would you like to be married here or in Boston?” he asked.

I licked my lips, which had gone dry. “Boston,” I croaked. “I need to include my brother.”

“Of course.” Cassius nodded. “That’s what I was thinking.”

I hesitated. “This will be a lot for him to take in.”

“I understand. You should call him as soon as possible so that he’s prepared,” Cassius said. “Am I correct that he’s unable to leave the treatment center?”

“He has to stay in his room,” I said. “He needs constant monitoring.”

“Then we can bring the ceremony to him.” He squeezed my hand. “I know how important Lucas is to you. I need you to know I will always take care of him.”

My heart thundered in my chest. “That’s very kind of you, Cassius.”

“I’m going to be your husband, Faith. It’s not kindness—it’s my duty.” He lifted my chin, bringing my eyes level with his. “I will take care of you and your brother. You won’t ever have to worry about your security or future again. And you won’t have to worry about your child’s future. Because the Blackwood heir will have the world at their feet.”

“Cassius…” My voice trailed off. He seemed so sure of himself, moving forward at warp speed. “What if the pregnancy test is wrong? What if I’m not pregnant?”

“You are.” He kissed my lips as if that settled it. “And I’ll have my physician examine you and the test results just to confirm.”

“O-Okay.” But was it really okay? What would happen to his marriage proposal if the next test was negative?

“I’m going to have to meet with my brothers to tell them the news,” Cassius said. “I hate to leave you again, but this can’t wait. It impacts all of us.”

I nodded.

He kissed me again; this time, it was slower, more tender. I felt the knot in my chest unfurl, at least a little.

“Wait for me in our bed, Faith. I’ll be home soon.”

With that, my billionaire fiancé was gone.

Cassius was gone for hours. I lay in the bed—our bed. That’s what he’d called it. I pulled the covers up to my chin and stared at the ceiling. I hadn’t called Lucas yet, deciding to leave that conversation until morning. My whole life had changed, and I couldn’t put it into words yet. I should be calm and composed when I told my brother the news.

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