Soul-Mates Forever (26 page)

The doctor smiles at Shane and then looks back at me. “Oh, would that be Paxton Davenport?” I nod slightly at him. “I’m terribly sorry. I had no idea that was your fiancée. I understand her parents are on their way from Los Angeles?” I nod again. “Very well. Mr. Williams your fiancée lost quite a bit of blood and her wound needed to be closed internally. That was successful and she has received a blood transfusion as well. We will be moving her to a room shortly.”

My eyes open and close until I can’t keep them open anymore. “The baby,” I whisper.

* * *

I’m floating. I’m weightless. I’m… Tuck! Opening one eye a little I see my dad sitting in a chair sleeping. Am I at home? I look over to the other side of me and find my mom sitting in a chair asleep. Ok, this is really weird. Now I sweep the room with my eye and find no others. Where’s Tuck?

“Darling. It’s so good to see you awake. How are you feeling?” My mom says brushing some hair away from my face.

“Mom? Am I sick?” She reaches for something next to me and then holds a straw to my mouth, her other hand holding a plastic cup. I take a sip. Water. I start sipping a little more and then push the straw out with my tongue. “Thank you. Mom, where’s Tuck?” The look on her face makes my heart race. A memory of him on his knees, tied up, with blood streaming down his face. His head hung over, and his hair falling down covering parts of his face. “Mom?” I ask a little louder.

“Honey, Tuck is fine. Do you remember what happened?” I close my eyes, my brows creased as I try to remember. Another memory flashes. Darndage. My eyes open and blink quickly.

“Oh, my God! I lost the baby, didn’t I?” Tears start flooding my eyes. My hand reaches out for my moms, and she holds it, patting the top of it with her other hand. “He… He… He killed my baby.” She grabs a couple of Kleenex and begins to wipe away the rain of tears on my face. “Where’s Tuck? He… He must be devastated.”

“No, sweetheart,” she whispers as she continues to rub away my tears. “He’s in another room here in the hospital. He has a severe concussion but he will be just fine, honey.”

I carefully move onto my side, pulling my legs up until I am in a ball and close my eyes. “I need Tuck, Mom. I need him so much,” I cry.

She moves back some of my long hair from my face, tucking it behind my ear. “Shhhh, now. I’ll ask about him being brought here to you, my sweetheart. But the baby’s fine, honey. The baby is alive and well.”

My eyes open quickly. My heart rate increases. A machine starts beeping loudly. A nurse enters my room and rushes to my side. “Do you need something for the pain, Miss Davenport?”

Mom looks at me, and I shake my head. She turns to the nurse and smiles. “She’s just relieved to find out about her baby. But she’s deeply concerned about her fiancé, Mr. Tucker Williams? Is there any way he can be brought to her? It’s very important.”

The nurse looks at me and then back at Mom. “Well, I just checked on Mr. Williams and I’m not sure he is able to be wheeled in here just yet. He has a severe concussion and really shouldn’t be moved. I’m sorry. I will give you updates as often as I can.”

Just then my dad stands up and walks to the side where I can see him. “Nonsense. Get me the doctor now and if I have to I’ll get with the Chief of Staff or the CEO or whomever I need to speak with.” The nurse nods and asks Dad to follow her. I close my eyes and soon the world disappears.

“Beauty. Baby, open your eyes.” I must be dreaming or I’m in bed at home and my sexy rocker is next to me, but I don’t feel him. “Come on, baby. Open your eyes for me, please?” I can feel his moist lips kiss my forehead and my eyes open to see his gorgeous face. I throw my arms around him and begin to cry. “Thank you, God. Oh, Pax! I love you so much!”

The bed dips as he sits next to me, but I never let go. “Tucker! Oh, God. Tucker!” I cry. It feels like we stay this way for such a long time, but I can’t let go and it seems he can’t either. I kiss his cheek and then his bruised one carefully. “I love you, sexy. I love you so much!”

He finally bends down, causing me to lay my head against the pillow. Crawling over me, he lies down beside me, wincing as he tries to get comfortable, and I slowly turn on my side, wrapping my arm around his waist. His arm pulling me closer, and I lay my head on his shoulder. “Don’t ever leave me.” My eyes look up at him to find his eyes are closed but a smile on his beautiful face. “Will they kick you out of here for being in bed with me? I don’t want you to leave. I can’t…”

“No, beauty. Your dad talked to them and they brought my bed in here. I’ve been here with you for a few hours now. Now, get some rest. I’m never leaving you again.” Smiling I nestle my head into his shoulder more, sigh and close my eyes. “Never again,” he whispers.

Opening my eyes again I look up to find his eyes are still closed, his breathing light and my heart swells with the love I have for him and am so thankful we are both still alive. “The baby,” I whisper. My body moves a little when I feel him stir, his eyes opening a slit while his arm tightens around me.

“The baby is very healthy, beauty. Thank, God both of you are finally safe.” His lips press against my head and rests there.

I sigh, remembering my mom had told me that earlier, and snuggle into him again but my mind won’t shut off. “And Darndage? Where… Where is he?” I shudder when I think that he could still be out there.

He looks down at me as I look up as his arm squeezes me tighter still. “He’s dead. You’re safe now, my love. We’re all safe.” He winces as he rests his head against mine again. “Try and get some sleep now. Nothing will ever happen to you again. Sleep, beauty.”

With the relief flowing through me, my eyes close and I feel like I can finally be at peace.

The next time I open my eyes I look up to see my parents standing there. It’s pretty dark in the room, so they are a shadow in the little light that’s in here. “Hey, sweetheart,” my dad whispers. I raise my head and look at Tuck and smile when I see he’s asleep. I look back at my parents to find Mom looking at Tuck as well. “We’re gonna go to a hotel but we’ll be here bright and early in the morning. Allie called and told me to tell you that she will be here tomorrow too. She’s been checking up on you and Shane came to see Tucker today.” He clears his throat. “You have any trouble with the staff about Tucker being here and you call me.” Smiling I nod and can’t help the tears in my eyes.

“Thanks, Dad. Thanks so much. I’m so glad you’re both here.” I lay my head back down. His shoulder feels so warm and comfortable.

Mom brushes some hair away from my face, leans down and kisses my cheek. “You get some good rest for you and our grandchild. I love you, darling.” Nodding, a tear escapes my eyes and rolls down my cheek. Mom rubs it away and kisses my cheek again.

“I love you both too. Thank you so much for coming here and staying with me. I can’t tell you how much I’m thankful that you were able to get Tuck in here,” I whisper as I sniff. Mom hands me a Kleenex and tells me good night. Then Dad leans over, kisses my nose and tells me goodnight as well. Once they leave, I snuggle into my sexy rocker and thank God again for keeping us all safe.

“But I can rest at home and so can Tuck. Why not?” I whine at my mom the next day. I want to be in our own bed, in our own house. This bed is so small and we can’t get comfortable. Ugh!

“The doctor is not ready to release you yet and definitely not Tucker. Sweetie, he has a severe concussion and needs to be here where they can keep an eye on him. They said if you both rest well maybe… Maybe… They will release you in a couple of days.” Mom walks over to the window and closes the blinds. The light really hurts my sweet man’s eyes. She turns around and looks at me and smiles. “Now, they let me order some food from the diner down the street and Lana will be bringing it shortly. They moved in a small table and chairs so we can all eat here with you. And they let Tucker stay in bed with you so I think they are being more than lenient, don’t you?”

I feel Tuck move some hair behind my ear and get closer to me. Sighing I look at his smiling face, his eyes closed and I lean over and kiss his pouty lips. “I guess so,” I sigh. I push back some of his silky hair and rub my thumb over his bottom lip. He kisses it, and I giggle. “They are being more than lenient. I guess we can tough it out a couple more days.” He chuckles and leans into me, his mouth finding mine.

“Ok then. I’ll just… I’ll just go out in the hall and check on our food.” I hear the door close and get even closer to my man. I close my eyes as his mouth leaves mine and then kisses my nose, my cheek and then my forehead.

“We’ll be fine as long as we’re together.” My heart swells and then I giggle when I hear the grumbling of his stomach. “And as long as they hurry up and feed me.” We both laugh but he groans. “Dammit!”

A few minutes later we have the best time eating and laughing with our friends and family. Shane, Allie, Lana, Cassie and Jessie all sitting around the table with Mom and Dad while Tuck and I eat half sitting up in our bed. Yeah, kinda weird but necessary. Tuck’s head is still killing him, but shit is he funnier than normal all high on his pain meds. I’m so thankful to have such a loving family and great friends.
Damn, I’m gonna cry again.

It’s been three days! Three days! And we’re still at the hospital. They have Tuck down in x-ray now to see if he can go home. I was already given the green light, but they said I need a ton more rest and can’t lift anything heavy for a few more weeks. I just want us in OUR bed, in OUR house. Ugh!

“Soon, sweetheart. You have to do what’s best for you and Tucker. Your dad and I plan on staying for just a while. We won’t bother you but we want to take care of you two,” Mom tells me as she straightens up the hospital room, gathering my things. “Allie and Lana are already at your house cleaning and getting things all set up for you two. Such nice girls.”

I walk slowly over to her and give her a big hug. “Thanks, Mom. Awww. Allie and Lana are so sweet and are my besties. That’s so great of them to do that for us. Thank goodness Allie is finally done with morning sickness. Now she’s a cleanaholic,” I snicker. I’m out of breath by the time I get back into bed. Ok. I am gonna have to take things slow.

The door opens, and a nurse rolls Tuck over to the bed and then helps him get into it. She shoots more pain meds in his I.V., and I help cover him up with the blanket. “He needs to get some rest. The results of his x-ray should be here in about a half an hour. I’ll bring you all some breakfast.” She pats Tuck on his hand and starts to walk out.

“Oh, no need for breakfast, thank you kindly. My husband is bringing some food for them. You know, hospital food is not very appetizing,” my mom tells her with a disgusted look on her face.
That’s my mom!
The nurse gives her a surprised look then a frown, nods and walks out.

“Thank, God! Thanks, Beverly. You all rock. I’m so hungry I could eat anything right now but good food definitely would be better,” Tuck chuckles and then winces. Mom walks over and tucks him in even more.

“Now, Tucker. Better food will get you well faster, it’s a proven fact. You just lie still and I’ll call Alan to see what’s holding him up.”

She walks to the other side of the room, her phone to her ear. “Beauty, I’m really starting to like your parents and I think having them stay for a while to help out is just what we need. Will be nice not to have to do anything and just get pampered,” he whispers in my ear. I smack him lightly on his arm.

We have the best breakfast and a ton of talking about caring for us at our house. About an hour later Dr. Phillips came in and said he would release Tuck if he can guarantee that he will rest and not move around a lot and get to his doctor in the next couple of days for a checkup. Of course, Tuck promised. Seriously?

Shane came and picked us up. Mom and Dad are following behind in their rental car, and as we drive into our circular driveway I see the studio for the first time and start crying.
After everything that happened I’d forgotten it was destroyed. The guys worked so hard.
Tuck’s arm wraps around me, his head lies against mine. “I know it’s a hard sight to take, especially after everything that’s happened but you’re both still alive and you have a baby that’s healthy and growing. It can be rebuilt,” Shane says looking in the rearview mirror.

“I know. It’s just such a shock, so horrible. I hadn’t seen it in the daylight. Thank goodness no one was in there,” I whisper.

Shane pulls around by the front door and runs over to Tuck’s side and helps him out. They walk up the front steps. Tuck’s arm around Shane and I’m following slowly with Mom’s help. The front door flies open and Allie and Lana race down the steps to pull me into hugs and then help me inside. Shane gets Tuck to the couch, pulls a blanket over him and puts a pillow under his head while Allie and Lana get me to the chair beside him.

“Girl, you just keep your feet up, sleep, eat and rest and let us do everything. It’s your turn to be pampered,” Lana states as she props my feet up on the ottoman and throws a blanket over me.

The girls all go into the kitchen and start making tons of food while the guys sit with Tuck and turn on a baseball game. While they whoop and holler at the TV, I kiss my man on the forehead and tell him I’m going up to lay down for a bit. I’m so thankful to everyone and now that we’re home, ok before that, I’m so freakin’ horny. This is the longest we’ve been without sex since we’ve been together. The doctor said we could have sex but to be careful due to my stabbing and surgery, but I need my man inside me! Once I crawl into bed and snuggle with his pillow, closing my eyes, I thank God for all our blessings.

“Ungh!” I moan when I’m awakened by the most awesome feeling that I haven’t felt in way too long. Opening my eyes I look down at my man, his face in between my legs, his hand caressing my breast and his tongue… Oh, God! His tongue doing the most magnificent things to me. “Ahhhhhh!” I scream when I start to reach my peak. He quickly moves up my body. His mouth latches on to my nipple as his hard cock slides into me slowly and not all the way.

“God, beauty. It’s been too long. I can’t… I have to have more. I need more. I don’t want to hurt you, baby,” he whispers over my perk and tight nipple. As my head bows back, my body soaring, he gently turns me over, and I can feel his cock rubbing up and down my folds. Before I can come back down to reality, I feel something penetrate the place his finger has only been once. When he pushes his finger into me, I feel so full so indescribably sexy.
Damn, this is turning me on more than ever before!