She was there in his dreams when he closed his eyes at night, fighting the insomnia that had dogged him for the last week.
“I had to sort everything out properly or I wouldn’t be able to live with myself. Luckily Paul liked what he saw with my new work and already signed a contract to take it to a mini movie. I think he has a soft spot for you already too. He all but said I like my heroes real, and I think he was referring to you.”
“Really? Seemed like a nice guy. Even told me where you lived which, I guess in the scheme of things, was good. Otherwise I never would have gotten the chance to punch that Brad Hollows in the face.”
Delilah laughed. “He deserved it. After all the years Brad talked down to me and pouted when he didn’t get his own way, I’m not complaining.” She slipped her arm around his waist. “Let’s get you up to the house. I need to look at your ribs, make sure they aren’t broken.”
“I’ll be fine, Del. Just bruised, I’m sure, but if you’re ready to stay with us for good, let’s go. Once I get you past the back door, there is no way I’m letting you go again.”
“I wouldn’t have it any other way. I mean it, Blake, I’m here for good…if you want me.”
“More than you can even imagine. Let’s go and tell the family.” Blake dropped a kiss on her hair and leaned on Delilah as they walked out of the yard toward the house and the future they both knew was right for them.
The End
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Volume Two
Forever This Time
Forever This Time
A Hope Harbor Romance
Ann B Harrison
Copyright
Forever This Time
Copyright 2017 Ann B. Harrison
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the author.
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are products of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
Chapter 1
Drew held out his hand and helped Sally Frazer down off the examination table. “You’re doing fine, and so is the baby.” He waited until she took a seat in front of his desk.
“Thanks, Drew.” She brushed a hand over the swell of her stomach and gave him a contented smile. “I can’t believe how easy this pregnancy has been.”
“I’d like to keep it that way. I want you to come and see me every week from now on. We’re going to keep a close eye on you and the baby until a week or so before your due date. Then I’m suggesting you to go stay with your mother on the mainland as we’ve already discussed.”
“Not going to happen. You’re my doctor and I want you to deliver my baby.”
“We’ve talked about this, Sally, and you agreed when we started this journey. I want you at the Shoreside Hospital in Seattle to deliver. You know it’s not our policy to do births here on the island.” He slipped behind his desk and sat down. “Too many things can go wrong and without a midwife to assist, it’s too dangerous.” He made a note on her file. Sally seemed determined to stay on the island, but after discussions with his partner and fellow doctor, Liam Davidson, they had opted to stick to their protocol for a hospital birth.
“I’m going to change your mind on this one. My baby will be born in Hope Harbor.”
Drew leaned back in his chair and took note of the defiance in her eyes as she sat down in front of him. Little did she know her husband had already spoken to Drew and Liam about taking her to her mother’s on the mainland well before her due date. Paul couldn’t bear the thought of a stressful delivery, especially when the doctors were not on board. “We’ll see. In the meantime, take care of yourself and don’t go overdoing things. Rest in the afternoons and keep hydrated.”
“Yes, Drew.” Sally laughed, and picked up her handbag, and got to her feet. “See you in a week then.”
“Make an appointment with Nancy on your way out.” He opened the door for her, watching as she waddled down the hallway toward the reception desk.
“Drew, got a minute?” Liam poked his head out of his own office across the hallway. “The nurse the agency sent is here. I’ve offered her the job and she’s accepted. Even though you insist I do the hiring of staff, I’d like you to meet her before she starts work on Monday.”
“Sure.” It’d be good to have someone working for them permanently instead of having to guide a temp along as they had the last few weeks. He crossed the hallway and walked into Liam’s office where a woman sat in front of his desk.
“Mrs. Williams, I’d like you to meet Dr. Andrew Hope.”
Bells went off in his head, creating early warning signs that caused Drew to stare in disbelief. She stood up and turned toward him. It couldn’t be!
“Hello, Drew.” Her voice hadn’t changed. It was still the soft, seductive tone that used to drive him insane as a teenager. The voice of the girl he thought would be with him forever. Until she dumped him for another man
