Second Chance, Baby by A.C. Arthur

Author:A.C. Arthur
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2008-12-08T16:00:00+00:00

An hour later, after a very tasty ham-and-cheese omelet, Felicia had showered and dressed and was slipping on a lightweight jacket as Ty held the front door open for her.

Stepping outside into the fresh smell of outdoors she zipped her jacket and looked around. “So how far is this surprise you want to show me?”

“It’s not too far,” he said, coming to stand beside her and taking her hand in his. “Besides, exercise is good for the baby.”

“I know that and I have no problem with walking. It’s the wilderness I’m worried about.”

Ty chuckled. “You’ll be fine. There’s nothing out here to hurt you.”

“Yeah? How many times have you traipsed around the forest?”

“Not many. But we’re going to stick to this trail and loop around until we’re back at the cabin. It’ll be nice.”

Felicia shrugged. “If you say so.”

They walked in companionable silence, their booted feet cracking twigs and already dry leaves on the ground. Though she considered herself a city girl, she was starting to appreciate the beauty of the outdoors.

Trees stretched until their tops seemed to brush the pale blue sky. The area wasn’t dense; sunlight filtered through as if artistically captured in a painting. And the company couldn’t be beat.

He still held her hand but walked ahead of her so that she viewed his back as they trekked along. His shoulders were broad and pronounced under his jacket. She almost forgot how well-built he was. He must still be working out.

A short while later, the tree cover began to break, showing more sky and sunlight than before. Ty slowed down.

“It’s just down here,” he said, guiding her down a short incline.

Felicia was about to ask another question when she saw it.

As if this section of the forest had not been touched by the crisp fingers of fall, the grass was a brilliant green. The stream trickled over boulders that stretched up out of the earth in magnificent splendor.

The clearing had no trees but more ambiance than anything else she’d seen on this makeshift hike yet.

“It’s beautiful.” She sighed.

He released her hand as she admired the surroundings and stood behind her. His arms snaked around her waist, pulling her back against him.

“That’s what I said when I saw it this morning.”

“What time did you get up?”

“Around six. I never was a late sleeper.”

“I remember,” she said softly.

They stood quietly, watching the water and the infrequent burst of birds streaking through the sky above. This was peaceful and more relaxing than the nap she’d been thinking about taking when they returned to the cabin. And it seemed like the perfect spot. Like she and Ty belonged here, together at this moment.

“I hope she has your thirst for knowledge,” Ty said suddenly.

“Who?”

“The baby.”

“You think it’s a she?”

She felt him shrug behind her. “If it’s a she, I hope she’s just like you.”

Felicia smiled. “And just like you if it’s a boy?”

“Not just like me. I hope he has your heart and your courage, as well.”

Felicia turned in his arms. “I want him to have your sense of loyalty and dedication.

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