Page 8 of Her Sweet Surrender
She could feel how incredibly tense he was. “I have a request, Sir.”
He turned his head and stared at her.
“Talk to someone. If not me, someone you trust.”
“Brie…” he muttered in protest.
“Please.”
Sir growled under his breath but did not say no.
Despite his obvious displeasure, Brie was relieved that he was considering talking to someone. It was the only way he could work through those dark places he hid from the world—and himself.
Brie closed her eyes and laid her head against his chest.
We will find a way.
Her cell phone rang, breaking the heavy silence.
Brie walked over to pick it up, wanting to see who it was before she answered it. “It’s Kylie, Sir.”
“Good. We’ve been concerned about her.”
Brie forced herself to smile when she answered the phone, wanting to hide the concern in her voice. “Hey, Kylie.”
“Sorry to call so early, but Faelan said you were worried.”
“I appreciate the phone call.” She glanced at Sir. “We have been worried about you ever since Faelan rushed out to meet you at the emergency room.”
“There’s no need for concern,” she giggled.
“Why? What happened?”
“I was filing some papers and felt a little woozy. Before I could sit down, I must have passed out because I woke up on the floor, looking up at all of my coworkers, who kept asking if I was okay. Funny thing is, I don’t even remember hitting the ground. It was bizarre.”
“What did the doctor say was wrong?” Brie asked her, still worried.
Kylie laughed. “That’s the best part. Nothing is wrong.”
“What do you mean?”
“I fainted because…” She paused for a moment. “I’m pregnant.”
“Oh, my goodness, Kylie! What wonderful news—except for the fainting part.”
She laughed. “It was the last thing we were expecting. It isn’t as if we were even trying.”
“So, when are you due?”
“I don’t know yet. I need to make an appointment with an obstetrician. My periods have never been regular, so I don’t keep track and have no idea when the last one was.”
“If you’re looking for a good obstetrician, I highly recommend Dr. Glas.”
“Thanks! Text me his number when you get a chance. I’ll check him out.”
“Of course. This is so exciting, Kylie! Just think of all of the fun play dates we will have with our kids being so close in age.”
She laughed. “I’m still trying to process the idea that I’m going to be a mother. I hope you don’t mind me coming to you for advice if I need it.”
