“We’re taking that long vacation I’ve been promising you,” he said.“I didn’t want to say anything in case this deal fell through and I’d have to cancel.”
Now she sounded a little more awake.“Vacation?”
“Yes.I sold the business and we’re flying out to California tomorrow.In three days, we set sail on a long cruise down to Mexico, through the Panama Canal, and to several places in the Caribbean.We’ll be gone for two months but might be able to extend the trip closer to the end, depending on the bookings.”
Her gaze widened.“Really?”She’d long wanted to go on one.
“Yes.Happy birthday, love.”He kissed her.“Well, a few weeks early.I hope you don’t mind.”
She snuggled tightly against him again.“I don’t mind.I never suspected a thing.”
He tried not to think about his last look at Bryn passed out in the hotel bed.“It wouldn’t have been a surprise if you did, love.And we’re also moving, too.That will be handled while we’re gone.”
She frowned.“Moving?”
“I made a better profit than I’d planned, and I’d like to change locations.We are not in danger,” he quickly added.“But I want to use our vacation to plan where you’d like to live next.Instead of us having to race to leave, we can take our time.”
“Perhaps Montana?I’ve always wanted to see Yellowstone.I’ve heard it’s beautiful out there.”
He smiled.“Then I think Montana is a wonderful place to start our new life.”
May the Goddess forgive my soul.
ChapterThree
Now
Dewi
Dewi awakened laterthat morning feeling a little achy in very good ways, still fuzzy-headed from the first long stretch of deep and dreamless sleep she’d had in over two weeks.
Ken was back from the UK and Dewi’s nervous system was still trying to process the fact that she could chill out now.
Regarding that, at least.
While the latest round of bullshit wasn’t over by a long shot, at least in this way she could stop worrying.
Ken was safely home.
With her.
She could reach out and touch him andknowhe was safe.
Her hand automatically came to rest on her stomach.She’d decided to roll the dice and have sex with Ken, even though it was her fertile time, knowing what could happen.
And it had.
Hey there, little one.Another girl.
With the light of day—and her nervous system on the road to recovery from the recent events—she wondered if she’d acted…rashly.
Although this time, getting pregnant was definitelynotan unexpected oopsie.To be honest, she’d wanted to start trying again soon.
I can’t live my life terrified because I’m worrying about bad things thatcouldhappen.Everyone’s right—I need to focus on the future and what I want out of life.
Ken’s arm wrapped around her waist and pulled her body snugly against his.“You’re thinking loudly again, baby,” he playfully mumbled and kissed the nape of her neck.
“Sorry.”She rolled to face him.“How about Eliza Bryn?We honored your mom and Grandmother Louisa.We could honor your grandmother.”
