Page 43 of Alexander's Heart

“You, okay, Angel?” Alexander asks.

I nod above my mother’s head, “Yes, Handsome, I’m really good.”

I turn my head and look at Doc, “How can I ever thank you for bringing my mother back to me?”

Doc shakes his head, before a huge cheeky grin takes hold, “You can keep making me black forest cake. That’s all the thanks I need, you both have been through a lot and I’m honored to help.”

“It always comes down to food with the guys.” I say shaking my head as I step over to Doc and pull him into a hug, “thank you, Doc.”

“You’re the most deserving person I know Lily and I followed my gut feeling and knew I had to try, for you, because…” Doc whispers the next part, “you really are an angel, Lily, all our angel.”

Again, I sob, my hormones not helping my emotions, but I’m so grateful to Doc and all the team for everything they’ve done for me and my family.

“Doc, I’ll have my girl back now.” Alexander playfully growls, stepping to my side.

Doc chuckles then releases me and Alexander wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me into him, and I cry, I cry for so many reasons but the relief is all consuming and I couldn’t stop even if I tried.

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

LILY

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks, I’ve been spending time reconnecting with my mom. I’ve been filling her in on my life and she’s been telling me about her treatment while she sits and crochets the babies beautiful outfits and stuffed animals.

It’s going much better than I ever imagined possible, I’ve talked to her about how it was after the accident from my perspective and it upsets her greatly, but she listens and doesn’t dismiss my feelings. We’ve been slowly building our trust back, and Mom has helped me design a wedding dress that would be flattering with my swollen belly. Alexa’s dress is an exact replica of mine with a scarlet sash around her waist and I can’t wait to watch her lead me down the aisle.

Alexa and I picked out scarlet, satin slippers, as Alexa likes to call them, and the dresses will be ready next Friday.

I’ll be marrying the man beyond my dreams in ten weeks and signing Alexa’s adoption papers as soon as I’m officially Mrs. Harrington, September 14th can’t come fast enough .

Alexander and the guys will be wearing their ‘Dress Uniform’, that was my only real request because I love these men and everything they represent. Technically not in active duty, no, not as far as the public is aware but they are Elite Tier 1 operators consulting directly for JSOC and it’s an extraordinary job they do. And I want to see these strong, amazing men in all their honor.

Alexander has arranged everything, he wants to give me the wedding of my dreams, and all I want is to marry the man that has given me everything… a life.

I want to try and break through to Caroline, I’d love my sister back in my life and for her to be whole, or as whole as she can be, one day soon.

I would love for her to be at my wedding, but I don’t know if that will happen it’s probably going to take time for Caroline to open up and let go of all she’s been through, but Doc feels that I may just be the key. So, today I feel ready to see Caroline. I’m fearful of her reaction because I know she harbors ill feelings and anger towards me, and I don’t blame her in the slightest. Being held against her will for eight years is incomprehensible. Being taken from your family, friends and your life is devastating, especially at such a young age and the things that were done to her and I hate that she has been through this. It was bad enough thinking she was dead, but to be alive all this time is an absolute nightmare.

The psychologist and Doc feel that for her to really progress and want the help, she needs to see me, her other half; even if it’s anger that is released, she needs to feel... feel something, let out what she’s been holding onto.

I will be going in without Alexander, he’s staying outside the door and he isn’t too happy about it but the least people in the room, the less threatened Caroline will feel hopefully.

Doc has just finished reassuring Alexander and me that he will be standing right beside Caroline with sedation in case she needs calming down. Tiny is in there as he’s been a permanent fixture in her room since our rescue, and that is the only reason my caveman has begrudgingly agreed.

“Angel, are you sure about this?”

I hear the concern in Alexander’s voice and if I’m being honest, I’m concerned too, but I need to do this for both our sakes. I rise up on my tip toes and kiss my strong, handsome man.

“I need to do this, if I can help Caroline even just a little, I’ve got to try.”

Alexander kisses my forehead and reluctantly lets me go, “Okay Angel, keep your distance and if you need to leave, you leave.”

I nod then turn to Follow Doc into Caroline’s suite before I change my mind. Stepping inside I see Tiny in the corner and we nod at each other, taking a deep breath I look toward the bed and see my sister with her knees to her chest, curled into herself her white, blonde hair draped over her arms like a shield.

“Caro,” I whisper stepping further into the room, “it’s me, Elizabeth.”

“I know who you are, I feel you, and your babies.”

I gasp, Caroline hasn’t even looked at me yet and she knows.

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