Page 83 of Talk About… Secrets
“Yes, ma’am,” I sighed. “Don’t worry, I know the pack will hold me to it.”
“We sure will,” Beckett confirmed. “For once, my stubborn omega will have to listen to her alpha.”
“I’m glad you’ve got it under control,” Dr. Clark said with a grin. “The nurse will be in to make sure there’s nothing else we need to do. I’ll see you at the end of the week.”
“Thank you!” I called after her, just before she gave Hailey a pat on the arm and walked out.
My sister had a sad smile on her face as she watched Dr. Clark leave. “God, I miss working at the clinic. I always said she was going to be the one to deliver my babies.”
“She’s been great. First time she walked in, she mentioned how much she missed you. So, don’t worry, the feeling’s definitely mutual.”
Hailey looked on the verge of tears, not able to form words before she glanced over at Nolan for comfort.
“We’re going to be in town for a few days, checking on the place, so I’m going to head out. I’ll swing by the house, okay?” she promised.
“Are you alright?” I wasn’t going to let her walk out of here looking that sad.
“I’m fine,” she said quietly. “I just miss being home.”
She gave me a tight hug that I think we both needed.
“Home misses you.”
She sniffled, then took a breath, regaining her composure before offering Nolan a smile so they could head out. From the frown on his face, he’d clocked every single word she said.
Drew and Spencer walked back in with arms full of food. The nurse hadn’t come in yet, so we dug in until she arrived, had me sign a few forms, and then sent us on our way.
Now that I’d eaten, I was ready to be back in my nest.
The guys fussed over me the entire way home, Drew driving extra slow and Spencer sitting beside me, making sure I was comfortable and safe.
Let the hovering begin.
When we got home, the alphas helped me inside and up to my nest, settling me in among a million pillows and blankets. I couldn’t even find it in myself to be snarky. It felt so damn good to be home.
I breathed in their scents and burrowed into the blankets, my eyes drifting closed before they could even offer me anything else.
At this point, I just needed to rest and recover.
To my surprise, they all kicked off their shoes, and pants, joining me in the nest. Cade and Drew were snoring the moment they were settled. Cade had kidnapped my arm, holding it to his chest, while Drew rested a palm on my calf. Beckett was by my head, his fingers delicately running through my hair. I couldn’t even be mad that he was messing up my curls.
Then Spencer was there, his glasses tucked safely away, and head resting on my thigh as he whispered softly to the baby before he, too, drifted off.
I really was lucky to have them.
They didn’t just take care of me, they saw me. They’d seen me at my best and at my worst, and had proven they were never going to leave my side. Even in something as simple as bed rest, here they were, resting with me and showing that I came first.
Maybe this week wouldn’t be so bad after all.
Grace
Bed rest was the worst. I was going crazy in my nest. The only thing keeping me going was online shopping and my design work.
The guys made sure most of the responsibilities didn’t fall solely on Drew, taking turns so one of them could be home with him when possible.
Thankfully, I knew that when I got back to the doctor in two days, I’d get the all-clear. I’d felt fine since the incident, though I didn’t want to dismiss the recuperation I still needed. I definitely made sure to keep up with my electrolytes and rest as much as possible.
We did not need a repeat.
