Total pages in book: 153
Estimated words: 140965 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 705(@200wpm)___ 564(@250wpm)___ 470(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 140965 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 705(@200wpm)___ 564(@250wpm)___ 470(@300wpm)
They could hear Nonny’s soft murmur and knew she was assisting Gino with the baby while Wyatt and Ezekiel aided Pepper. It seemed only a couple of minutes later when the second baby clearly entered the world with a soft, mewling cry. Shylah found herself close to tears. She wished she’d been in the room when Pepper had given birth. She would have liked to see it.
No one spoke. Everyone was waiting. Nonny came out looking a little tired. “They’re both in good health. Small, but they’re a little early. We expected that. Their color is good, their scores even better. She’s holding them with Wyatt and then she’ll need sleep. They’ll be put into the warmers and then you’ll be able to see them.”
Trap moved first, reaching for Nonny and tugging her to her favorite rocking chair. “We need coffee, Zara. Hot and strong. Nonny’s tired.”
“I’m already prepared,” Zara said and leapt up.
“I can’t believe we have two new babies,” Cayenne whispered in awe. For the first time that Shylah had seen since she’d joined them, Cayenne touched her stomach.
Trap kissed her fingertips. “We’re next, babe.”
“Are we ready?” Cayenne’s voice shook.
“As ready as we’ll ever be. We’ll wing it until we figure it out,” Trap answered.
“That’s what we plan to do,” Draden said. “Although with Nonny here, I think we’re all going to be fine with this new venture.”
Shylah looked at the contentment on Nonny’s face. Their eyes met and Nonny smiled her reassurance.
“I hope you’re right,” she said. “I’m good at certain things, but bringing life into the world was never in my training.”
Draden suddenly grinned at her. “We’ll practice. A lot. You like to practice things.”
Laughter broke out and Shylah tried to pretend scowl at him, but deep inside she felt warm and safe. She felt as if she were home surrounded by an extended family. You make me happy.
I love you, sweetheart. Absolutely love you.
She believed him.