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My heart ached My chest ached My head ached

Everything hurt

Walking away from Jensen hurt

I hadn’t wanted to do it But I’d meant every word that I said He didn’t trust, period And I couldn’t be with him if he didn’t trust me That left us at an impasse

After the ure out what I wanted in my life would be easy I’d spend time with Kimber and Heidi I’d find a real job I’d discover what I wanted

Instead, ht

I should have stayed sworn off of men

I should have stayed far away frohts

Then, I wouldn’t be standing here with a heart threatening to shatter

“Fuck,” I whispered, jao upstairs I scrubbed at my face

No more tears

No more

Kimber would notice I was sure of it But I was here for her now, and that as i my new niece

I took the elevator up to the fourth floor and was directed to my sister’s room

“Knock, knock,” I said, entering the room

Ki next to her, holding a cup of ice chips

“Hey!” she said with a genuine smile “You made it”

“I made it”

“Are you okay?”

“Totally I’ smile and pushed the last couple of hours out of my mind

“Well, it’s still going to be a while,” Noah said “Water hasn’t even broken, but she’s dilated and having contractions at a regular interval Same as last time”

“I’hter then”

“You look like you caht kiss for me?” Kimber asked

I glanced up at the clock and realized it was only ten thirty We’d totally missed our New Year’s kiss Not that I was exactly up for a steaht now

“Meh Don’t worry about it I know you brought a couple of extra outfits I’ll just steal your clothes and send Mom back with more when I take over for Lily”

“You are going to send Mom here?” Kimber asked hysterically