Total pages in book: 121
Estimated words: 118693 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 593(@200wpm)___ 475(@250wpm)___ 396(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 118693 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 593(@200wpm)___ 475(@250wpm)___ 396(@300wpm)
I nodded. “Yes sir. When can I see her?”
“She woke up a little while ago and asked where she was. But she fell back asleep pretty quickly.”
I cleared my throat, and asked, “Does she know about the baby?”
He shook his head. “No. No one has said anything to her yet. I’m assuming you’d like to tell her.”
With a smile, I answered, “Yes, sir. Very much so.”
He motioned for me to follow him. Turning to Preston and Clare, I flashed them a huge grin. “I’m going to be a dad!”
Clare did a weird laugh-cry thing and Preston shook my hand. “Congratulations, Finn. Wait until Mom finds out.”
I laughed. “Listen, would you guys mind keeping the baby a secret for right now? I’m not sure how many people Rory will want to know, and with her being not very far along and
All…”
They both nodded. “Of course, we won’t say anything, Finn. Until you and Rory decide it’s time to announce it, we’ll be locked lips.”
I leaned down and kissed Clare on the cheek. “Thank you, Clare.”
Spinning on my heels, I jogged to catch up with the doctor.
We stopped outside of room 306. “Here ya go. Congratulations, Dad.”
Tears filled my eyes. “Thank you, sir. I’m not going to lie—I’m completely surprised.”
He threw his head back in a loud laugh.
“Babies are the best kind of surprise, son.”
After a quick slap on my back, he walked down the hall.
Pushing the door open, I walked into the room. Rory was sleeping peacefully, with a slight smile on her face. I made my way to a chair, quietly picked it up, and placed it next to her. Then I took Rory’s hand and gently kissed the back of it.
She moved a bit, then mumbled something. My heart dropped when she repeated it.
“Finn, I need you.”
Squeezing my eyes shut, I felt a tear fall, and finally let go of the emotions I had been holding back.
“I’m here, Éan. I’m here.”
Rory
A new life
I could feel him in the room before I even opened my eyes. My hand felt warm, and I could hear his breathing.
Please don’t be a dream.
Peeking my right eye open, I saw Finn. Both eyes opened and I locked on to him at the side of the bed. He was holding my hand and was face-planted on the bed.
I tried to swallow, but it felt like I had cotton in my throat. Forcing the word out, I spoke his name.
“F-Finn.”
His head popped up, and he looked directly at me. “Rory,” he whispered before getting up and pressing his lips to mine. I moaned softly as he deepened the kiss. My heart felt light again and every nerve ending in my body tingled. When he drew back, I groaned in protest.
“I’m so sorry,” I whispered.
He shook his head. “No, Éan. I’m sorry. I’m sorry I let my anger get between us. I swear to you I’ll never let that happen again.”
Reaching up, he wiped my tears away.
“Thirsty.”
He stood and poured a cup of water and stuck a straw in it. He placed one hand behind my neck to help me drink. The second the straw hit my lips I drank the whole cup.
When he sat back down, I started talking. I needed to get it all out while I could.
“My father threatened your job if I didn’t break things off with you. I was so confused. I didn’t want you to resent me for the rest of our lives over that, but I knew if I told you the truth you would quit so we could be together, and I couldn’t have lived with that.” I started to cry. “It about killed me to walk away like that…knowing I was hurting you. I swear to you, if you forgive me, I’ll never hurt you again.”
Kissing my lips again, he whispered, “I love you, Rory.”
A sob escaped as I spoke. “I love you, Finn.”
Finn placed his hand on the side of my face. I leaned into it and felt the warmth flow from his body to mine.
“When Preston told me you had been taken to the hospital, I swore I would never forgive myself if something happened to you. I’m so sorry I walked away from you earlier. The only thing I could think about when Preston was driving here was how I was going to pull you into my arms and tell you how much I loved you. How you’re the only woman I’ve ever seen a future with. I hope you feel the same way, Éan.”
I nodded. “I do. When we watched Presley, you made a comment that I wanted desperately to ask you about.”
He lifted a brow. “Okay.”
I looked directly into his eyes. Swallowing hard, I spoke. “When you were holding Presley, you said you hoped our baby would be as beautiful as Presley. Have you thought about kids?”