#Chapter 272: Use Protection

“I, uh…” Words are jumbled up in my head, delaying my response.

Nyktos has ruined his shirt but he makes no effort to clean it up. He’s too busy gawking at me with wide eyes.

Mom waits patiently, the hope burning brightly in her eyes.

I hate to disappoint her, but as my shock wears off, I realize I have only one answer.

“I’m not ready for kids right now,” I say. “I’m going to be a warrior, remembe