That the baby was healthy was a relief, but it was also further proof that Damien had made the wrong choices. If he had believed in me and our love… If he had stayed by me instead of going to Claire…Everything felt broken now. I would protect and raise this baby on my own. If they were showing stro
Amelia’s POVHealer Eve and Dr. Wyatt might not have known each other before this, but they still greeted each other with the kind of respect and curtesy as expected from two well-renowned professionals, each a specialist in their own field.After shaking hands, they spoke briefly, complimenting eac
Jake faced forward again. “She said no.”“I didn’t hear a damn thing,” Damien countered.I didn’t want to hear anymore. Instead, I turned my feet toward the doors to the examination rooms and rushed through them. I could only hope that Damien didn’t follow.When I reached the other side, with the do
Amelia’s POV“Jake,” I said urgently. My eyes were glued on Damien, but I backed up nervously. At once, Jake was beside me, wrapping a protective arm around my waist.“It’s alright,” he said softly, soothingly. “I’m here.”“Damien…” I was starting to feel a bit insane. Was Damien even here? Was I im
Forcing myself to remember this was the doctor Amelia had personally requested, I searched for calm. If the doctor did have a connection with Amelia, then she should understand my hesitation in allowing this breech of protocol.”“Amelia would not like seeing him,” I said. “And I have no assurance he
Jake’s POV“Stop!” I called, and everyone on my side halted. A few of the group had already been let through the border, including the doctor and a nurse. Damien was still waiting on the other side with a few of his own enforcers whom I recognized from some of our meetings.They were Damien’s most t