“Pit-“ he was flabbergasted. “Verity…” Montague grasped her chin this time, staring into her beautiful green eyes, “never ever have I or will I-“ he stopped trying to find the words, he couldn’t believe… He had not realized that her insecurities had run so deep. “You’re gorgeous, and only more so now… It-“ he shook his head, laughing lightly, “it is cliché I am sure, but this is the most beautiful thing you could have done for me…” His hand almost timidly returned to her stomach, again out of fear of hurting her and the babies and now- a worry she would only see it as a disgusting gesture.
Hand resting there, he ducked his head to kiss her neck, “I just don’t want to hurt you…” he almost whispered, sucking on the skin there, eyes closing at the action, taking in her taste.