“It’s Christmas,” Wyatt said as the doctor handed the baby to Grace while he tended to Vera.
Wyatt turned his head away from what the doctor was doing. He felt himself about to faint, but the sound of his child crying brought him back to reality. “Is it a boy or a girl?”
“It’s a boy!” Grace said. “A strong and good-sized one, too.”
“Let me see him,” Vera cried, holding out her arms.
Grace gently wrapped the baby in flannel and handed him to Vera.
Vera kissed the baby’s forehead. “Hello, Nicholas.”
Wyatt leaned over and kissed the baby and then his wife. “I thought we were going to name the baby Alexander for a boy and Alexandria for a girl.”
“Oh, but he was born at the start of Christmas Day, so his name must be Nicholas.”
Vera rubbed the baby’s cheek. “He stopped crying. He’s looking at me. Do you think he knows I’m his mother?”
Wyatt smiled. “I’m sure he does.”
The doctor covered Vera up. “You did good, Vera. Everything looks fine. I want you to stay in bed for three or four days. Grace has agreed to help out here. She said you did the same for her last April.”
Vera smiled up at Grace. “Yes, she’s become a true sister to me.”
Wyatt explained to the doctor, “We’re thankful for Grace. Vera’s family planned to visit us for Christmas this year, but she wasn’t in any shape to fuss over a house full. We’ve changed their visit to Easter.”
“Oh, I can’t wait for the children to see Nicholas.” Vera handed their son to Wyatt. “Is Victoria in the cradle?”
“Yes, but the wicker clothes basket will be perfect for Nicholas for now,” he told her.
The doctor left, and Grace went to bed. Wyatt brought the wicker basket into the bedroom and set it near the bed. He undressed and slipped into bed beside his wife.
“Are you awake?”
“I’m exhausted but still too excited to sleep.”
Wyatt put his arm around her and pulled her close. “You did a great job. I’m proud of you.”
“I’m sorry I yelled at you. The pain was so intense, I couldn’t stand being touched.”
“Are you comfortable with me sleeping beside you? I can sleep in the other room until you've healed.”
“No, I want my whole family in the same room.” Vera snuggled up to Wyatt. “So, we have a son!”
“He’s beautiful.”
“Last Christmas I thought I couldn’t possibly be any happier, but I was wrong. I’m beyond happy. I love you so much, Wyatt. Nicholas is half of you and half of me—isn’t that remarkable? God sure works wonders.”
“Is this a good time to tell you more good news?”
“What could be better?”
“Grace just told me my father has a gift for you for giving him his first grandson.”
“How did he know it would be a grandson?”
“Because you couldn’t stand the sight of green peas,” he said.
Vera laughed. “Go on.”
“Clay’s house is the original farmhouse. It’s old, but it is still in decent shape. Grace and Clay want to build a home back by the north woods. Father planned to rent the place out to strangers but knowing how much you miss your family, he will let them live there rent free.”
All Wyatt heard was a gasp. “Are you all right?”
“There’s only so much good news a person can take in one day. That will be wonderful.”
Wyatt heard her voice crack, and he pulled her to him, feeling the tears on her face. He kissed them. “Those had better be tears of joy, my love. Oh, and by the way, Merry Christmas.”
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What will happen with Thea and Jack? I’m writing that book now. But my next release will be A Bride for Adam which releases on January 8th.
After Seth’s death Greta finds out she is with child. Seth’s parents pressure their other son, Adam, into a proxy marriage in order to keep the child in the family.
Adam loves the sea and fails to arrive in Texas to meet his proxy bride. His father is forced to send the maritime police after him.
Will Adam and Greta stick with the marriage? Will they fall in love? Or will Greta continue to obtain an annulment?
This story will take you for a ride on the vast seas with Adam and Greta on the clipper ship, Eve, and back to Texas again where an adventurous kidnapping reveals true feelings.
Looking for your next read? Check these out.
1. Forbidden Legacy
2. Captured Heart
3. Stolen Heritage
4. Dangerous Illusions
5. Silent Love
6. The Final Vow
7. The Kissing Bridge
8. Drawn from Darkness
9. Temptation by Moonlight
10. The Romantic Ruse
11. Shadow of Shame
12. Shadow of Deceit
13. Shadow of Regret
14. Shadow of Hope
15. Shadow of Love
16. Shadow of Faith
17. Shadow of Second Chances
18. Sunshine in the Rain and 19. Yesterday’s Rain (Two book in one)
20. Mail Order Mishap Book 1
21. Mail Order Vixen Book 2
22. Mail Order Ruse Book 3
23. Mail Order Calamity Book 4
24 Mail Order Compromise Book 5
25. The Guilty Proposal
26. The Reckless Proposal
27. The Shotgun Proposal
28. The Housekeeper’s Proposal
29. Dan McCall’s Bride
30. Looking for Love
31. Delightfully Deluded
32. Ricochet Romance - 2 books in one
33. Wanted: Horse Breeder - Silverpines Series
34. Wanted: A Trusting Heart – Silverpines Series
35. Rescued in El Paso
36. A Bride for Nathan (Proxy Brides Series)
37. The Trapper
38. A Bride for Travis (Proxy Brides Series)
39. Hope (Prairie Rose Series)
40. The Secret Diary (Lockets and Lace Series)
41. A Bride for Logan (Proxy Brides Series)
42. The Marshal’s Mission
43. A Bride for Wyatt (Proxy Brides Series, Christmas Edition)
44. A Bride for Adam
