New Life
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Carrie stared terror-stricken at the two blue lines.
Aasar prised the stick from her clenched fingers. "From your time with Haqqani's nephew?"
Carrie nodded bleakly.
"A brother or sister for little Franny." Aasar held Carrie closer and kissed her forehead. "And a welcome addition to the Khan household."
Carrie stroked his hand. "You still want to go ahead with our plan?"
"More than ever," Aasar reassured her. "The villa in Tuscany will be ready next week."
"Our secret new life together," Carrie looked brighter.
"New life," Aasar touched the swell of her abdomen lovingly. "In more ways than one."