Rebekah's Riches by Sara Harris

Author:Sara Harris [Harris, Sara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: vinspirepublishing
Published: 2022-06-08T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

With Dawson on the floor on a thick, folded quilt and holding his feet, he was a bit happier. Not only did he get a clean diaper, but he now had a clear view of his mater, as well, as she cleaned the bedsheets and his fater.

Thomas had proven himself to be quite a helping hand when it came to cleaning up after his wild babies, though even after being cleaned, the smell of infant raccoon and skunk urine was quite a bit different from anything she had smelled before.

“We may have to set up a loft for you and your pack in the barn,” she joshed before Thomas left to check in on their parents.

Thomas, though, thought that was a grand idea. “Wunderbaar!” he shouted, as he dashed out the door, bound for the Stoll homestead. “I will move my sleeping things out there tonight!”

Rebekah chuckled as she cleaned and changed her husband, something that was strangely intimate in a way she had never imagined. However, it was more humbling than anything.

Joseph’s eyes followed her, and he gurgled something in his throat.

“If you are telling me that the water is too cold, my love, I am sorry but there is nothing I can do about that. With the weather we have been having, I cannot keep the water warm enough in the time it takes to come up the stairs.” She grinned at her husband as she teased him.

Still, he grunted. This time, she could almost make out a word. “Sorry.”

Rebekah’s jocular face softened. “Are you trying to apologize for needing help, Joseph?” She flipped the quilt into place and moved around to sit next to him. She took his hand in hers and stroked his face gently with the other.

“So sorry,” he managed again in a whisper.

Rebekah chewed her bottom lip. “Joseph, there is no need to be sorry. I will always take care of you. And I know you will take care of me, too.” Gently, she pressed her lips to his.

The passionate, unexpected kiss yesterday swirled in her mind. For a brief moment, she wondered if that would be the last time she ever kissed her husband, this side of heaven. Now, thankfully, she knew that was not the case.

Joseph was so weak; he could hardly kiss back.

“Tired,” he whispered when she pulled away.

She eased off the bed. “I will change your bandages and then let you rest.” She gestured to the cup of water and spoon she had brought up. “Maybe I can even entice you into having a sip or two of water. I would like you to drink this entire cup this morning.”

Joseph appeared to be nodding off, so she hurried with the cup and spoon. After sticking another pillow under his back and head, she pushed the spoon of water between his lips. “There we go,” she said.

Several spoons of water later, she felt as though she had claimed a major victory. “Now, just to change your bandages.”

Ever gentle, she removed

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