Page 9 of Her Sweet Surrender
“Not at all. I’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.”
“I can’t believe I’m having a baby!” she cried, laughing.
“How did Faelan take the news?”
“It was adorable! He was so excited that he shook everyone’s hand in the waiting room. Even though we had planned to hold off having kids a few more years, we’re ready to start a family now.”
“You’re going to make great parents,” Brie gushed. “When I think of the difference you’ve made in Faelan’s life, and now this…he’s lucky to have found you.”
“I’m the lucky one,” Kylie insisted. “I’ve been admiring that guy since high school and watched every football game he played in high school. I still have to pinch myself sometimes. The fact that I’m having his baby seems crazy wonderful to me.”
“Well, there’s no doubt you two were meant for each other,” Brie said, grinning at Sir.
“I think so, too.” Kylie giggled. “It was written in the stars.”
“Who else knows your big news? I don’t want to spoil your surprise.”
“Just you and our parents right now. This is all too new for us. We’re still kind of in shock.”
“Well, I’m honored to be one of the first to know. I’m so happy for you guys!”
“Eep! I gotta go. Faelan just made me a breakfast fit for a queen.”
Brie heard him in the background.Can’t let the woman carrying my child go hungry, now can I?
“It’s only 5:30 in the morning. I’m not even hungry yet,” Kylie protested with a laugh before letting Brie go.
Brie smiled as she hung up. “Well, it looks like Faelan and Kylie are starting a family.”
“Was that the reason for the trip to the emergency room?” Sir asked, letting Hope down to crawl on the floor. They both watched as Shadow suddenly appeared and bounded up to her, rubbing his head against her cheek. Hope filled the room with a happy squeal.
Sir chuckled as he walked to the couch to sit down. Brie joined him but chose to kneel at his feet, wanting to lay her head on his lap.
“Kylie fainted at work and scared everyone,” she answered, then giggled softly. “Won’t her coworkers be surprised when they find out the reason why?”
“I am happy for them both,” Sir stated, staring at Hope as she played with the cat.
Brie was grateful for the unexpected interruption. The happy news seemed to have put Sir in a better mood.
She purred softly when he began stroking her hair. “We will find a way through this, babygirl.”
“I know we will, Sir.”
Payback
Brie hadn’t heard a peep from Rytsar for several days. It was unlike him not to call or drop by for a spontaneous visit. Then, on her morning walk down the beach, she noticed all the lights were off in his beach house as if no one was home.
Needing to know what was up, Brie decided to call him when she returned home.
“Radost moya, I can’t talk right now,” he answered curtly.
Hearing the seriousness in his tone, she immediately blurted, “Is everything okay?”
She overheard Captain’s voice in the background. “There should be a turn up ahead on the right…”
Her heart began to race. “Are you in Russia?”
“Da, I am on the errand we discussed.”
