“I guess he was right, huh?” John murmured. “That’s a little spooky.”
Aiden, or Jaime, had told them that LeBoutin was gone and that he would draw whoever was after him away. The fact that the present had just been delivered was proof he was still okay, and still watching out for them.
Alex’s auburn hair poured over her shoulder as she leaned down to look at Caden. Months ago during one emotional lunch, she had told Shannon about the miscarriage and as she looked down at the baby now, she wiped away a few tears. Sometime in the future, Shannon knew they would try again. A couple of months ago she and Duncan had slipped away to get married, in their own time and their own way, then had a party at the Frog Dog to celebrate.
John and Shannon had talked about eloping as well, but she knew it would break her parents’ hearts. So, on a quiet summer afternoon a few weeks ago, they’d tied the knot in the back yard. The women in the group had taken care of everything, only requiring that Shannon find an easy dress to get married in.
Looking back now, she knew everything had happened as it was supposed to. Getting ready for the babies had been their focus then, as they would be their focus for the rest of their lives.
Alex ran her hand over Caden’s thick dark hair, ruffling it lightly. “You have beautiful children, Shannon. Congratulations.”
“Thank you,” she said softly. “And when you have children they will be just as beautiful.”
They cried together and celebrated the joy that had come into their lives.
***
Duncan tugged on Alex’shand and they left the room. She hated to leave, but knew they needed to. The Palmer family had just doubled in size and they needed rest and time to strengthen that bond between them.
“That was amazing,” Duncan told her softly, resting his arm over her shoulders.
She leaned into him, wrapping her own arm around his waist. “What beautiful boys. I’m so glad they’re all okay. Shannon had a surprisingly easy pregnancy for twins. And delivery.”
Duncan chuckled as they stopped for the elevator. “That’s okay. Give them a while. Those boys are going to give them both hell, I just have a feeling.”
Alex laughed with him. “Oh, yes. Double the trouble.”
“Did you tell Shannon you’re pregnant?” he asked softly.
Alex shook her head. “No, it’s their day for joy. We can tell them later.”
They stepped onto the elevator and he leaned her against the wall. His dark gaze speared into her. “I can imagine you with that tired, beautiful look on your face as you look down at our baby, and I’m going to be counting down the days until I see it for myself.”
Her wild emotions surged and tears filled her eyes. “I love you, Duncan.”
“And I love you, Alexandra Wilde.” He rested a hand on her slight baby bump. “Let’s go plan a nursery for our rainbow baby.”
She nodded happily and pressed a kiss to his mouth as the elevator doors closed.
The End….
