LOGINSkylar FOUR YEARS LATER It was a peaceful morning. I sat in bed with Sebastian's arm wrapped around me as he gently caressed my stomach. I was already five months pregnant with our second baby. "Sebastian, I'm pretty sure I could go check on the foundation today," I said softly. With his help, I'd been able to establish a foundation dedicated to empowering teenagers and young adults, giving them opportunities to build better futures for themselves. It was something I'd always wanted to do, and I couldn't imagine spending all my days sitting at home when I could make a difference in other people's lives. I wanted to see how things were going and check in with the people working there. "No," he replied gently. "Lily is there. She can handle everything." I turned to look at him. "Sebastian..." "You need to rest, sweetheart." His hand moved over my stomach again. "You tripped last week, remember?" I almost rolled my eyes. I was fine. Well, except for the fact that I'd nearly l
Skylar The moment I heard the cry, everything else seemed to fade into the background.My heart was racing, but strangely, the pain that had consumed me moments ago no longer seemed important. All I could hear was the cry of my baby."Congratulations! You have a beautiful baby girl," the nurse announced.I could only stare, struggling to comprehend that the tiny voice filling the room belonged to the little girl Sebastian and I had been waiting so long to meet.Then I turned to look at my husband.Sebastian appeared completely awestruck, as though he couldn't quite believe what had just happened either.My grip on his hand loosened as I let out a long, exhausted breath. My eyes drifted shut, and I tried to catch my breath, my chest rising and falling rapidly."Skylar?" he whispered.I didn't open my eyes immediately. I was honestly too drained to do much of anything.A moment later, I felt him brush the damp hair away from my forehead before pressing a gentle kiss against it."You di
Sebastian The nurses wheeled Skylar into the labour room, and I followed closely behind.One of them began asking her questions while another checked her vital signs.“When did the pain start?” the nurse asked.“About thirty minutes ago,” Skylar answered between breaths.“Have your waters broken?”She nodded. “Yes, just before we left the house.”“Alright, sweetheart. We're going to get you settled, and the doctor will be with you shortly. Do you know how far apart your contractions are?”Skylar shook her head, looking increasingly uncomfortable as another wave of pain hit her.“That's alright. We'll monitor them here.”The nurse helped her change into a hospital gown. Once Skylar was settled on the bed, the medical team continued their checks, making sure she and the baby were doing well.I stood beside her, feeling more helpless with every passing second. I had faced situations that would have made other men crumble, but watching my wife struggle with pain while knowing there was l
Sebastian THREE MONTHS LATERI slowly opened my eyes to the sound of Skylar groaning beside me.For a moment, I remained still, trying to shake off the sleepiness clouding my mind. Then I turned toward her."Skylar?" I called softly.She shifted beneath the covers, letting out another uncomfortable groan.I sat up and glanced at my phone on the bedside table. It was past one in the morning."Baby, what's wrong?"She slowly opened her eyes, her face scrunched up in discomfort."Does something hurt?" I asked, reaching for her hand. "Are you hungry?"Over the past few nights, she'd woken up several times craving something to eat. Sometimes, it was fruit. Other times, she'd suddenly want something we didn't even have in the house, leaving me with no choice but to find a way to get it for her.But this time, she didn't answer.Instead, she groaned again, squeezing my hand. "It hurts," she whispered.My heart immediately began to race. "What hurts, sweetheart? Is it your back?""Help me si
SkylarI sat against the pillows, reading yet another book about pregnancy and childbirth.Honestly, I had lost count of how many I had read. My doctor had recommended several of them, and since this was my first time becoming a mother, I wanted to learn as much as I could. I didn't want to make mistakes simply because I hadn't prepared myself enough.The cutest part was that Sebastian read them too.Sometimes, I'd wake up in the middle of the night and find him reading one beside me. Other times, I'd walk into his study and catch him with a book open on his desk. I'd even found him reading on the couch when he thought nobody was paying attention.It was adorable how involved he was in every part of my pregnancy. He wanted to understand everything, from the changes my body was going through to how he could make things easier for me.Most of my days were spent in our bedroom or the garden. My back and waist had started aching more often, and Sebastian would always massage them whenever
SebastianI parked the car in front of the house and stepped out with a small bouquet of roses I'd picked up for Skylar.Honestly, I'd missed her so much, even though we were apart for only a few hours. Over the past two weeks, I'd been spending more time at home than at the office. Sometimes, I'd leave work early, and on other days, I'd stay home entirely.With Skylar approaching her third trimester, I'd become increasingly particular about her health and safety. I wanted to be around as much as possible, especially now that she was getting tired more easily.I climbed the stairs with a smile on my face, glancing at the roses in my hand. Skylar loved them, and it had been a while since I'd bought her any.My mind briefly drifted to our anniversary celebration a few days ago. I could still picture how excited she'd been when she saw the decorations I'd arranged for her. When I reached our bedroom, I pushed the door open gently.Skylar was lying against the pillows, and the moment she







