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It was clear that he would move mountains for her and saw to my sister’s every need. I can also tell he’s a good Sector Leader. He addresses his staff with courtesy, and he’s implemented laws and programs to help homo sapiens in Sector 2 improve their lives.
I’d come to respect him and understood that not allsuperiousare evil and the ones who did bad things, had the capacity to change.
The best part about being back at the manor was reuniting with my family. When I saw my parents again, I’d collapsed in their arms and cried the tears I’d been holding in since I’d been assigned as a companion. I explained what happened to me and thoroughly apologized.
To their credit, they were understanding about what I’d suffered and forgave me.
“You know, I never properly apologized to you like I did with Mom and Dad,” I say to Noah even though my eyes are still glued to my nephew’s cute face.
“It’s fine. I know how you must have suffered. And I kind of had an idea of what happened to you. I won’t lie and say I wasn’t hurt by the way you’d shut us all out, but I understand. Plus, after you left for Sector 10, Magnus told me about what was in your file. I’m so sorry that happened to you. And I’m sorry you didn’t feel like you could talk to me about it.”
I look at her to see tears running down her face.
If I wasn’t holding the baby, I would get up and give her a hug. Tears welled in my eyes. “Please don’t apologize. There’s nothing you could have done differently. Besides, I’m the one who’s sorry. I love you and I’m so happy for you. You’re going to be a wonderful mother.”
“As will you. Once everything is resolved in your file, you can return to Sector 10 and back to Draken.”
At the mention of Draken, my heart clenches in my chest. I miss him terribly, but I know how he’s busy putting his sector back in order. He still takes the time to contact me, check in on me and make sure I’m eating properly and getting enough rest.
I assure him that I’m fine. And though I’m not that far along, I’m being pampered by my family and the staff. I spend most of my days sitting with Jamie, watching old television programs from the old Earth media. I particularly like the comedy shows.I don’t get a lot of the jokes because things were different then, but they’re still entertaining and they lift my spirits.
Though the calls from Draken make me happy, when the communications end, I feel bereft and filled with longing.
“I hope it’s soon. It’s nearly been a month, and I don’t know how much progress is being made. When we talk, he looks very tired. And yesterday he didn’t call. I’m really worried about him.”
“I’m sure you’ll hear from him soon.”
Just then the door to Noah’s room opens and Magnus steps in. His eyes immediately lock in on Noah. He walks over to his wife and gives her a long deep kiss. “You should rest while the baby is resting. I can have the caretakers get him while you take a nap.”
Noah shakes her head. “Absolutely not. I told you I don’t want a nanny. I can take care of my own child. At least not yet anyway while he’s still so little. He needs some bonding time with his mom.
As if on cue, baby boy wiggles in my arms and lets out a loud cry. I chuckle. “He’s got a nice set of lungs on him.”
“He’s probably hungry again. My breasts are heavy and leaking, so I think another feeding will settle him down.”
Magnus chuckles. “My son enjoys your breasts as much as I do.”
Noah rolls her eyes. “So inappropriate.”
A slight wave of envy washes through me, seeing how naturally playful they are with one another. I want that with Draken so badly.
“Well, I’ll gladly hand him over to his mother.” I carefully transfer the crying baby back to his mother.
Noah unbuttons the top of her gown and offers a nipple to her son who greedily latches on.
The sight of mother and child makes my heart happy.
Magnus sighed. “I could watch this all day, but I actually came here to collect Jamie.”
I place my hand against my chest. “Me?”
“Yes. Theres’s something I need to show you in my office. It’s regarding your file.”
“Oh. Okay.”
“Will you be okay by yourself? I can send Maggie or your mother in,” he directs his question to Noah.
“I’m fine for now.” She smiles down at her son as she strokes his curls.
