Total pages in book: 27
Estimated words: 25885 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 129(@200wpm)___ 104(@250wpm)___ 86(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 25885 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 129(@200wpm)___ 104(@250wpm)___ 86(@300wpm)
Sebastian has always wanted a family. One that was nothing like his own. This one’s dynamic might be different, but with time, I think Van and Dunc might start to like each other. I still don’t understand why they can’t stand each other. But boys will be boys, and you have to let them work it out on their own. The more you try to force it, the more they’ll fight against it.
“Why don’t all of you get out of here and get some rest. You guys look like crap.” I try to laugh but stop abruptly when a sharp pain shoots through me.
“You need to take it easy. And I’m not going anywhere,” Cooper growls out. I can tell the others don’t want to leave either.
“I won’t be able to get any rest knowing all of you are sitting here staring at me.”
“And Sadie needs rest. You’re supposed to take more pain meds in ten minutes, and we haven’t been to the pharmacy yet,” Dunc adds.
“I’ll grab her medications on the way home. You three can head home together,” Sebastian tells them.
“Take my car. I’m not leaving tonight. I’ll have my foreman drop me one off later.” Cooper pulls his keys out of his pocket, holding them out. Both Van and Dunc stare at them.
“You drive. I’ll tend to Sadie.” Dunc is still standing close to her. Van’s eyes bounce between the two of them, but he takes the keys from his dad’s hand, not starting a fight. That’s more progress, if you ask me. Usually, they would have fought over one just suggesting the other do something.
Each one gives me a kiss. Cooper doesn’t growl when Sebastian leans down and kisses my cheek. Once again, progress.
“I know you’ll take care of her, but don’t worry about the kids. I’ve got them.”
“Thank you,” Cooper tells him before Sebastian heads out last.
“Look at you two getting along.”
“He was really good with the kids.” Cooper runs his hand through his short hair. “Kept it together better than I did.” The anguish shows on his face now that all the kids are gone.
“I’m okay.” He had to be scared out of his mind. Cooper has lost so many people in his life. “We’re not losing anyone else, Coop. If anything, I’m sure this family is only going to grow.” He gives me a half-hearted smile, grabbing the chair and pulling it right up next to the bed, and takes hold of my hand.
I’m not going to fight him on going home. It would be pointless, and I don’t want him to go anywhere. I’ll never ask Cooper Donovan not to be by my side. Nor would I ever let someone take him from me again.