Page 9 of The Ties That Bind
Brie’s stomach dropped. The seriousness of his condition hit her all over again. “Do you have an address where I can send something to Autumn?”
“She would appreciate that. I’ll text it to you after our call. I asked Autumn to keep my condition from everyone for fear of the news finding its way to Todd. Unfortunately, in doing so, she has been deprived of the support she needs.”
“Am I allowed to tell Sir about this?”
“Of course.”
Wanting to give Tono a ray of hope, she told him, “You should know Faelan is leaving with Rytsar for Russia.”
“What about the child?”
“Grace is going to remain under Marquis and Celestia’s care. Rytsar is convinced he can help Faelan through this, and I am trusting with all of my heart that he can.”
“So, he named the baby Grace?”
“Not exactly…” she answered. “Faelan never officially named his daughter, but Celestia pressed him for one before leaving. He told her to call the baby Grace for the time being, because they both need it.”
Tono grunted in pain.
“Are you okay?” Brie whimpered.
“It hurts my soul, knowing the pain he and the child are suffering.”
“Yes…”
“Please keep me updated. If there is a need and I can travel, I will come.”
“Right now, you must heal, Tono. It’s the only thing Faelan needs from you,” she said with conviction.
Brie could hear the smile in his voice when he asked, “Are you giving me a command?”
She grinned into the phone. “Only in the most respectful manner.”
Waves of pure joy coursed through her spirit when she heard his laughter.
“Take care of yourself. Before you know it, there will be a second member of the Davis household for you to look after.”
“I have almost two months left, which I know doesn’t sound like a lot. But when you’re in the last trimester, it becomes the longest two months of your life.”
He chuckled. “I will have to take your word for it.”
“Tono…” Brie hated to let him go, but she didn’t want to overtax him. “I long for the day when I see you in person.” The lump in her throat returned.
“I live for that day,” he assured her.
Brie swallowed hard. “Please give Autumn my love. I’m not going to say goodbye—just see you soon.”
“See you soon, Brie,” he replied warmly. “Give Sir Davis my best and tell him not to second guess himself.”
Brie hung up, unsure what he meant by that last statement. She stared at the cell phone, her emotions all over the place. However, she clung to the feeling of calm talking to Tono always inspired.
Getting up from the bed, she went to rejoin Sir and Rytsar.
The instant Sir saw Brie, he asked, “Is Nosaka okay?”
When she shook her head, he walked over and put his arms around her.
Staring up into his troubled eyes, she quickly added, “But he will be.”
