“Well, that would be because you are pregnant, Sunshine.” Oh my God. I knew I had missed my period but that's not unusual.
“Are you sure?” I turn looking at Suzy she chuckles and nods her head.
“Yep looks like you are about four weeks along.” she says patting my hand. Donnie puffs out his chest like a proud peacock
“First time's the charm.” He states matter-of-factly.
I can't help but laugh. “I can’t believe we are having a baby.” I say in shock. My hand automatically going to my stomach. Suzy finishes checking me over and gives me a hug.
“I love you girl, but don't you scare me like that again, now I have held off your brother for as long as I can. I am pretty sure he is going to bust the door down if I don't let him come see you soon.” She walks out the door. Not even a minute later Ryder is storming in looking all brooding. His face softens when he looks at me. He comes to the side of the bed.
“Do you know how worried I have been? Don’t you ever do that to me again. I have already lost mom and dad I can’t lose you too.” he says hugging me.
“I am so sorry deartháir.” I say as another round of tears come.
“I am so sorry.” He grabs me in a big brother hug.
“You have nothing to be sorry about deirfiúr beag.” He says pulling away from our hug. “I am just glad you are okay and the fucker that did this is dead, otherwise I would have to go after him myself.”
“What? He’s dead? How did he die?” Donnie growls and I look over to him. He has revenge in his eyes. He looks like he wants to rip something apart just thinking about it.
“He died in the fire.” Donnie says quietly.
“Good. I hope it hurt.” Ryder says on a growl as he stands from the bed. I gasp. He may have been a crazy fucker, but he didn't deserve to die. Maybe that makes me sound naive but with so much bad in the world, I would prefer to think of the good things like maybe he could have gotten help. Gotten better or something.
Even as I think it, I know I could never say that out loud the guys would freak out on me. Ryder kisses my forehead and walks to the door.
“Zane is waiting to talk to you. I am going to send him in.” When he leaves, Donnie walks back over to me.
“I love you so much, Sunshine.” He leans down and kisses me softly. I wrap my arms around his shoulders and kiss him back.
“Not nearly as much as I love you D.” He shakes his head, growls, and then kisses me roughly. When we pull apart, I am breathing heavy and his eyes are full of passion and love.
“I don't think so, Kitten.” I am about to retort when there is a knock on the door. Donnie pulls away.
“Come in.” I say, softly.
The door opens and Sheriff Lawrence walks in. He asks me a bunch of questions and asks me to tell him what happened. I do down to the very last detail, not wanting to leave anything out.
By the time he leaves, I am exhausted, and I so badly want to go home. I ask the doctor when I can while he checks the bandage on my wrist. I try not to grimace, but those are going to leave scars. They will always be a reminder that I am a survivor. He tells me that I have to be here for another twelve hours. I groan but nod my head. I would prefer to be safe than sorry. My little love bug comes back into the room with a teddy bear and a sugar cookie, which is my absolute favorite sweet. She looks at me tentatively like she wants to get back on the bed but is afraid she might hurt me.
“Come here munchkin. I need snuggles. You always give the best ones.” I say opening my arms. She comes up to the bed hands me my stuffed bear then plops down next to me. After I eat my cookie, I lay on my side. Victoria curls up next to me.
“Scoot over ladies. I want in on these snuggles.” We giggle as Donnie crawls into the bed behind me, pulling me close. I have no idea how we all fit but I am not going to complain.
I am surrounded by my two-favorite people. It might have taken a while to get here, but it was so worth the wait.
Epilogue One
Donnie
Five Months Later
After being in the hospital for only a day, I had to marry her immediately. We both felt that life is too short to wait. It was a simple ceremony, but in the end, she was mine and that was all that mattered. Her baby shower is today, and my sisters-in-law are running around like chickens with their heads cut off.
We are doing one of those gender reveal things too. I wanted it to be a surprise, but I was supremely outnumbered. In the living room, there is a huge cardboard box, filled with balloons. I think this is a really stupid idea, but Verity wants to do it, so naturally, we are doing it.
My house is full of people and I don’t like it. My sexy wife is somewhere in this house, probably by a fireplace, surrounded by her girls. It’s November so it’s a bit chilly out, even in Texas.