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I do as I’m asked. My body doesn’t ache. I feel good, given that I knocked myself out on a wooden floor.
The doctor steps back. “All right, your chest sounds good. We’re going to take some blood, and we won’t do an ultrasound just yet. When you’re five weeks, things are still really early. If you’re not bleeding, that’s a good sign. I’ll give you the name of an OBGYN you can call to get one done in about two weeks.”
I nod as she speaks, noting I haven’t felt any dampness in my underwear, so I guess that’s a good sign.
“Thank you, doctor. Can you tell me about a patient who came in with a bullet wound?” Hunter asks.
Her eyes narrow at Hunter, then drop to me. “Your friend is in surgery at the moment. I’m sorry I don’t have any more news. You should know the police are on their way here. It’s policy to report all gunshot wounds.” She picks up my chart and scribbles something on it. Then she reaches into her coat, produces a card, and hands it to me. “This is the doctor. She is lovely and will assist you with your pregnancy.”
“Thank you so much,” I say with a weak smile.
“The nurse will be here shortly to take your blood.”
“Okay,” I say.
Silence falls between Hunter and me. I clear my throat. “How are my mother and father? What happened when I blacked out? I remember gunshots.” I hope no one else was injured.
Hunter clears his throat. “So your father went and shot mine.”
“I remember that.”
“Well, after that, Ezra lost his mind and went straight for you. He shot, but then Landon intervened, pushing you out of the way. Levi shot Ezra, and Thomas got away.”
“Got away? Even after being shot?” Is the man invincible?
“Yes. His henchman came and took him away. He’s got friends who are doctors who will help him. But he’s out. He won’t be running things from now on. I can see why my mother left him all those years ago, but he’d made her stick around for show. To keep the face of the family appear secure.”
“What do you mean? You’ve not mentioned your mother before.”
“I didn’t want to include her. I told her to stay away last night, and I’m so glad she did, or she would have been forced to go with my father.”
What horrible man does that to his wife?
“Don’t worry. She’s safe and will be kept in a safe house from now on.”
“Oh, that’s good.” He’s never mentioned his mother before. Given the situation, perhaps he feels he needs to give me all the details now. “I hope to meet her one day.” I’m met with silence once again, and I don’t know how much more I can take. Taking a deep breath, I say, “It’s okay if you don’t want to be a part of this baby’s life. I know that ruling the families of the underworld is going to be your job. May and my mother can help me.” My hands twist together in my lap.
Hunter’s hands ball into fists, then release. He finally sits down beside me and takes my hand. “Stop. Just because I’m upset with how I found out, with how you kept this from me and put yourself and our baby in danger, doesn’t mean you and this baby aren’t more important to me than anything. I love you so much.” He leans over and presses his lips to mine.
My body warms and a wave of relief washes over me. “I love you too,” I breathe out against his lips.
33
A couple of hours later, I’ve had my blood taken and been discharged. Hunter has already emailed the office of the OBGYN the lovely doctor recommended to us. He keeps asking me how I’m feeling, and I remind him that I’m fine.
We’re sitting in the waiting room with a few other people. Every time a doctor comes in, we look at them, hopeful they’ll have some answers.
Another hour passes. It’s already been four. I shut my eyes, the exhaustion from everything setting in.
“Family of Landon Sinclaire.”
I bolt upright. Hunter follows and takes my hand, walking toward the doctor who spoke.
Her face appears worn. She wears scrubs, her hair tied back in a neat ponytail.
“We’re his family,” Hunter says as we get closer.
“Please come with me.”
