Total pages in book: 66
Estimated words: 61929 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 310(@200wpm)___ 248(@250wpm)___ 206(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 61929 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 310(@200wpm)___ 248(@250wpm)___ 206(@300wpm)
Aisling looked around at us as she listened.
“I was scared too, especially when they said he was breeched,” she said. “I told them to do whatever they could to deliver him safely. All I cared about was making sure he was okay.”
She was as brave as ever. I admired her endlessly, and she looked so beautiful and strong right now with our son in her arms. Damn it, I loved this woman so much.
“Can I hold him?” I asked her, not wanting to take him away from her too soon. She went through so much to get him here.
Aisling flashed me a playfully pointed look.
“He’s your son. All of yours,” she reminded me before gently handing him to me.
My eyes widened as I realized just how small he was. He barely weighed a thing. I held him against my chest, automatically rocking a little as I gazed down at his peaceful face and button nose. He got Aisling’s nose. Thank goodness.
“He’s… perfect,” I murmured, unable to take my eyes off him. He was the reason for so many great things that happened during the last nine months. Now, we got to look forward to so many more years of good memories.
Aisling reached out and rubbed my arm.
“Now, you can’t be grumpy,” she warned me, shooting me a playful smile. “I mean, come on. Who can be grumpy in front of that little face?”
I chuckled and shook my head.
“No one,” I replied, happiness radiating throughout my chest like warm waves. I didn’t want to let him go, but I handed him to Auden so that everyone could have a turn to hold our son.
“What’s his name? We didn’t ever decide on one,” Lincoln asked once it was his turn. He glanced between everyone with a sheepish smile on his face, gently rocking our son.
“I actually had an idea. Well, I don’t know if it’s any good since I was still reeling from the high of a very strong anaesthetic, but maybe it’s fitting,” Aisling spoke up, coaxing chuckles from us. “What about Adder? He’ll be the future leader of the Iron Serpents.”
I could only stare at her in awe. That was perfect.
“Have any of us told you that you’re amazing?” I asked her.
Aisling feigned a thoughtful look.
“I don’t think so,” she said before laughing. “Do you guys like that?”
“It’s perfect,” Claude told her once Lincoln handed Adder over to him.
Aisling reached out and took my hand as I came closer to her side.
“Then, his name is Adder, heir to the Iron Serpents,” she murmured.
I leaned down and pressed a lingering kiss against her lips, needing her to know how happy I was right now. It felt like every missing piece of my life finally fell into place. I was complete.
“Stay with us forever,” I told her.
Aisling nodded.
“Forever,” she promised before glancing at Adder as the triplets cooed at him and gently touched his tiny hands. “He’s so loved. So safe with you guys.”
“With you too,” I replied as our eyes met. “You’re one of the strongest people that I know. Adder is safe and healthy because of you.”
“I’m alive because of you guys,” Aisling reminded me.
“That just shows that we’re all better together,” I said, sharing a warm look with her. We were happier with her in our lives, and I was determined to put a smile on her face every single day for the rest of her life.
After a few minutes of visiting, the doctor walked over.
“How are we feeling?” he asked Aisling.
“Good. Mostly tired,” Aisling replied, squeezing my hand as I remained by her side.
“When can they go home?” Auden asked the doctor.
“Tomorrow. We want to keep her overnight to keep an eye on her,” the doctor said. “But you should be fine to go home with your baby tomorrow.”
Aisling let out a sigh of relief.
“Good. I want to be back in my PJ’s. This hospital gown isn’t it,” she replied.
The doctor chuckled a little before leaving to talk to the nurse.
Chris smirked at Aisling.
“Not happy with your accommodations, princess?” he teased her.
“I heard the Jell-O is good,” Aisling replied with a light laugh. “I guess I’ll test that later.”
“If you need anything, let us know. We’ll go get it,” Lincoln told her.
“All I want is my family with me,” Aisling told us before Bradley placed Adder back in her arms. She smiled down at our son, lightly stroking his little nose. She swallowed hard with teary eyes. “This is all I want. You guys and him.”
My world was right here in this room.
Without my family, I was nothing, and I would do anything in my power to protect them.
Our biggest threat was taken down tonight, and the future of our club was secure. Hopefully, peace was ahead, and we didn’t have any more dangerous surprises lurking around the corner.