Guardian Cougar (Finding Fatherhood Book 2) by Kit Tunstall & Kit Fawkes

Author:Kit Tunstall & Kit Fawkes [Tunstall, Kit]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amourisa Press
Published: 2016-07-03T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Hannah was sore and stiff, and she felt vaguely empty as she put a hand on her stomach. It was still puffy and nowhere near flat, there was a definite difference now that Killian was no longer inside it. She searched for a shred of maternal love, but could find nothing. She couldn’t seem to generate emotions of any kind. All she felt was numb and kind of frozen, except when flashes of Theo’s face flickered behind her eyes. Then she just felt frightened.

She was alone, but sure Jackson would come see her soon. He must be with the baby right now, which made sense. Someone had to be there, and it couldn’t be her. She couldn’t summon the ability to even think about seeing the child, let alone being his support system. Every time she thought about him, she also thought about Cromwell, which generated a cold sweat on her brow as she trembled.

A nurse had just finished taking her vital signs when Jackson entered her room a few minutes later. He looked tired, but hopeful, as he took a seat beside her bed. When he took her hand, acting as though it was a habit that required no forethought, she let out a small breath she’d been holding. She admitted to herself she’d been afraid Jackson would reject her, or at least treat her differently, after the way she reacted when her memory had returned.

She couldn’t help how she felt about the child, but she was certain Jackson loved him already. He was bound to feel protective, and she felt a pang when she realized Killian might come between them. It wasn’t a strong enough pang to make her want to feel anything deeper, and she carefully disconnected her emotions from her thoughts, not wanting to get upset or frightened again if she dwelt on Theo Cromwell and what he had done to her.

“He’s doing well, considering his age and the fact he’s a little behind for his growth. The neonatologist thinks maybe you didn’t have any prenatal care.”

She nodded, not wanting to discuss it, but assuming it might be important to the child’s medical care. “I saw a doctor he brought to the yacht once in Italy, and he spoke no English. I spoke no Italian, so I’m not sure what he said, but it was a thorough exam, including a portable ultrasound. That was pretty much it. I was around twelve weeks then, I think.”

He looked angry, though it had to be on her and Killian’s behalf that she hadn’t received proper care. “You should definitely tell the neonatologist anything you can think of when you see him. He’s usually in the NICU most of the day and night, at least according to Killian’s nurse.”

She took a deep breath and squared her shoulders. “I’m afraid you’ll have to pass along that message.”

His expression softened with sympathy. “I know you’re sore today, but I’m sure you’ll be able to see him by tomorrow. There was another

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