Page 54 (1/2)

“Yes, baby,” Nic answered

“Wait a second” Her gorgeous face filled with confusion “I thought you were both working at Braxton thishere in Destiny?”

In all the confusion that followed the attack, they hadn’t had a chance to tell her

Nic spread his arms wide “Surprise, baby”

Sylas grinned and cupped her chin “It was supposed to be a surprise”

He and Nic told her about the O’Learys sending their plane, about Mr Jenkins granting them ti away from her

Her eyes lit up “You don’t have to go back to Chicago until my test is over?”

“That’s right, sweetheart” Sylas turned to Nic and could sense he was thinking the sa

There wasn’t a chance they would leave Ashley alone again One of them would have to stay in Destiny The other would have to return to fulfill their notice Who? That would have to be worked out later

“Oh ed theine how much that means to me I love you both so very much”

“I love you, too, baby” Nic kissed her lightly on the cheek

“And I love you” He kissed her other cheek

The door everyone had been staring at swung open

The doctor went to Nicole “The surgery was a success Henry is doing great”

The crowd jus, and kisses