As I enter the dining area, my heart begins to thump harder in my chest and I breathe deeply, unsure if I should be here, especially with him. As his eyes catch mine, I see a smile cover his handsome face. My smile soon follows his as he makes his way over to me. I take another deep breath as his hand extends out for me to hold.

"Aubrey, you look absolutely stunning. You take my breath away," he compliments.

"Thank you. You look  incredibly handsome. Shall we?"

"We shall, my lady," he smiles softly as he gently places my arm under his and we make our way over to the white table trimmed in gold. Being the perfect gentlemen, he pulls my chair out.

"Thank you," I whisper.

"I'm guessing you didn't tell Cruz what your plans were for tonight? More than likely he asked why you're so dressed up, didn't he?"

"No, I didn't tell him, and yes, Cruz asked me why am all dolled up."

"What did you say to him?"

"I told him it's none of his damn business. He needs to understand our marriage cannot be saved. The choices he made lead us to where we are now. So, I have nothing to explain or feel guilty over."

"You sure you want to be here with me right now, Aubrey?"

"I am absolutely where I want to be and who I want to be with," I assure him. He leans over the table and presses his lips on mine.

"What the hell?" We both snap and look up."

"Oops."

"Ciara, oh yes, your name isn't Ciara, is it? It's Kendall. What the hell are you doing here?"

"Actually my middle name is Ciara, and I'm here for the nurse's appreciation ball. The same reason I assume you're here, Aubrey."

"Shit. Did you really have to come here, Kendall?"

"Hello, and who might you be?" she points at my date.

"Kendall, shouldn't you be home resting, considering you're expecting a child?"

"You mean mine and Cruz's child, Aubrey?" she grins.

"I am trying so hard to keep myself from wrapping both of my hands around your scrawny neck and choking the life out of you, Kendall."

"Tell me, Aubrey, does Cruz know you're here making out with a complete stranger?"

"You despicable bitch. You are the last person who should be talking about being with a complete stranger. It didn't stop you from opening your legs like a bitch in heat for a complete stranger," I say as I sip my red wine. She lowers her mouth next to my ear.

"And that completely strange man was your husband. And trust me when I say, he made sure he pleasured all of my erotic needs over and over."

"Get the hell away from me, you psycho. I'm warning you Kendall, you won't be pregnant for ever. Eventually you will give birth, and when you do, if I see you out, watch your back, bitch. You have an ass kicking coming your way," I snap.

"Idle threats doesn't scare me, Aubrey. I think you are the one who needs to watch your back. I don't play well with others, especially when they get in the way of me getting what I want. Bye, bye."

"Aubrey, are you okay?" He asks.

"I'm fine, Ken. Damn her for this. And damn Cruz for being stupid enough to allow himself to do her. That baby will ensure her always having a connection to him. And I will be nothing at all to Cruz's son."

"Maybe I should take you home?"

"Yes, please. Thanks to that witch, I am no longer in the mood to have some fun."

On our way back home, I fight back the tears as I keep thinking how Cruz is about to have the one thing he knew I wanted, a son. He knew how much I wanted us to give Braylee a baby brother. I guess she will have her baby brother, only I won't be his mother.

"Aubrey," I hear Ken whisper and feel his hand touching mine.

"I'm okay. I have to be for my daughter."

"Where is Braylee?"

"She is spending the night with Lydia, she won't be home until tomorrow afternoon."

"Oh, okay. Aubrey, let me get you in the house," he says before climbing out of the car.

"I will never forgive Cruz for destroying our family," I whisper as Ken grabs my hands, helping me out of the car.

"Come on, let's get you in the house," he says as he places the key into the lock.

"Well, seems like we have two choices here, Ken," I say as I grab the bottle of Jack Daniels from the coffee table.

"And what might those two choices be, Aubrey?"

"The two choices are Ken, you can leave, or you can stay here and we can do the completely wrong thing and have forbidden sex," I grin as I lift the bottle of Jack to my lips.

"You know us having sex is probably a very bad idea, Aubrey."

"Yes, Ken, I know. I just don't give a damn anymore," I reply and he steps in front of me. His hand wraps around the bottle, grabbing it from my hand and chugs it down.

"I would have to be insane to just walk away from this generous offer," he smirks before unzipping the back of my dress.

"Show me how much you're craving me, Ken."

"I'm prepared to show you all night, if you're up to it, Aubrey."

"Let's take this up to my bedroom. And let's get so lost in each other we won't have time to think about what a bad idea this is."

"Okay, I'm all in, Aubrey," he smirks. I step closer to him and grab the front of his shirt, buttons go flying as I rip it open. 

"I want you to make me feel how much you want me, Ken." I whisper next to his ear. His hands grip ahold of my hips and he lifts me up. My legs wrap around him as he carries me up to my bedroom. 

"Don't you worry, I plan on making sure I pleasure every part of you tonight. When I'm done, you will be completely satisfied," Aubrey." 

"That's what I'm counting on you doing to me tonight, Ken. I need to feel you pleasure every part of me." 

"Say no more, Aubrey. You ready for me to take you on an erotic and forbidden journey?"

"God yes, Ken. I am so ready."