Behind Palace Doors(32)

With tears clogging her throat, she nodded. "Yes. I know we wanted to wait a bit longer, but-"

Stefan took her face in his hands and kissed her, thoroughly, deeply,  passionately. Who needed lip gloss for the premiere anyway?

When he leaned back, he was still grinning like she'd never seen before. "I'm thrilled. Are you feeling okay?"

She nodded. "I haven't been sick once, and the doctor said I'm about seven weeks along and very healthy."

He kissed her again. "I love you, Victoria. I can't tell you how much."

She started easing toward the open door, toward the shouts and  cameras. "After we celebrate this premiere, you can show me at home."